66 Royal Hospital Road
Sat 3 Oct · 12:00 · £20
About the event Join herbologist and writer Maya Jayaweera Thomas, for a talk exploring the role of herbs in times of upheaval, recovery and renewal. Looking across history, from periods of conflict and social change to moments of cultural and ecological revival, Maya will consider how plants have offered care, resilience and connection to place, tradition and community. This talk will trace how herbal knowledge has been preserved, adapted and rediscovered in response to uncertainty, showing how herbs continue to hold meaning in moments when people seek healing, grounding and a deeper relationship with the living world around them. About the speaker Maya Jayaweera Thomas is a herbologist, writer and creative consultant exploring the connections between people, plants and place. With a background in documentary film and a distinction in Herbology from the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, she creates workshops and collaborations across the UK. Accessibility This talk will take place upstairs in our Gallery space. Access to the Gallery is via a narrow 22-step staircase and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. To speak to us about accessibility, please email [email protected] Additional information This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount. Book tickets to three or more different events across the festival and you can save 20%. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and the discount will automatically be applied within the basket.
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.