Gillian Cruickshank - Wellbeing for All Beings

29/10/2026

It’s this weekend!!

There’s still time to join us! Just over two weeks to go until these two amazing days of song!

Experience the uplifting power of collective voice at a Zimbabwean Singing in Harmony workshop with Bruce Ncube, where ancient rhythms and joyful melodies reconnect you to yourself and others.

Come and be nourished by community, culture and song - no previous singing experience needed.

Where? Fountainhall Church at the Cross
When? Saturday, 31st October 2026
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

OR

Where? Kemnay Church Centre, Kemnay
When? Sunday, 1st November
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

How do I book? Email [email protected]

Coffee/Tea/Juice will be provided.
Bring your own pack lunch.

13/10/2026

There’s still time to join us! Just over two weeks to go until these two amazing days of song!

Experience the uplifting power of collective voice at a Zimbabwean Singing in Harmony workshop with Bruce Ncube, where ancient rhythms and joyful melodies reconnect you to yourself and others.

Come and be nourished by community, culture and song - no previous singing experience needed.

Where? Fountainhall Church at the Cross
When? Saturday, 31st October 2026
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

OR

Where? Kemnay Church Centre, Kemnay
When? Sunday, 1st November
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

How do I book? Email [email protected]

Coffee/Tea/Juice will be provided.
Bring your own pack lunch.

29/09/2026

JUST OVER A MONTH TO GO!!

Experience the uplifting power of collective voice at a Zimbabwean Singing in Harmony workshop with Bruce Ncube, where ancient rhythms and joyful melodies reconnect you to yourself and others.

Come and be nourished by community, culture and song - no previous singing experience needed.

Where? Fountainhall Church at the Cross
When? Saturday, 31st October 2026
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

OR

Where? Kemnay Church Centre, Kemnay
When? Sunday, 1st November
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

How do I book? Email [email protected]

Coffee/Tea?Juice will be provided.
Bring your own pack lunch.

27/09/2026

More to come but just beginning to process this weekend’s 16 Guidelines Gathering at Monymusk. What amazing women! And soooo much food! 🙌😆

21/09/2026

20/09/2026

With participants from the Netherlands, England and Scotland, this gathering is truly going to be International!

It’s this weekend but if you want to sign up we would love for you to join us!

Cultivating a Compassionate and Meaningful Life

An in-person Universal Education Gathering in Scotland

An Invitation to Pause, Reflect, and Reconnect

Join us for a nourishing Gathering – Retreat in the heart of Aberdeenshire, where we’ll explore the 16 Guidelines for Life as a framework for cultivating compassion, resilience, and meaningful connections.

Set against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside, this gathering offers time to reflect deeply, connect with like-minded people, and bring fresh inspiration into your daily life. Together, we’ll combine gentle practices such as meditation, journaling, mindful movement, and shared reflection to explore how the Guidelines can enrich both inner growth and outer relationships.

What to Expect

Across three days, you’ll be guided through a balanced flow of learning, practice, and connection:

Across three days, you’ll be guided through a balanced flow of learning, practice, and connection.

This gathering welcomes anyone interested in living with greater compassion, meaning, and awareness, whether you are new to the 16 Guidelines or looking to deepen your practice.

The session structure is carefully designed to foster meaningful reflection, strengthen connections, and inspire actionable outcomes, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.

Practical Details

📅 Dates: Friday 25 September – Sunday 27 September 2026
📍 Location: Sir Arthur Grant Centre, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
🍴 Communal meals provided (with mindful eating practice woven into shared dinners)
🧘 Practices include Qi Gong, meditation, journaling, mindful dialogue, and time in nature

Join Us

Come as you are, open to reflect, connect, and grow. Together, we’ll explore timeless wisdom and practical tools to help us live with greater compassion and meaning in our daily lives.

For more information and to to confirm your participation, please send an email to Gillian Cruickshank at [email protected]

#16

19/09/2026

07/09/2026

☀️ 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚:
𝘈𝘯 𝘪𝘯-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥

Dear friends around the world, join us this month for a nourishing retreat in the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside, in Scotland! Over three days, we’ll pause, reflect, and explore the 16 Guidelines for Life as a practical framework for cultivating compassion, resilience, and deeper connection.
This gathering welcomes anyone interested in living with greater compassion, meaning and awareness, whether you are new to the 16 Guidelines or looking to deepen your practice.

25-27 September 2026
at Sir Arthur Grant Centre Aberdeenshire in Scotland
Capacity limited to 38 on-site participants (off-site lodging available nearby)
For more information and to to confirm your participation, please contact Gillian Cruickshank: [email protected] Gillian Cruickshank - Wellbeing for All Beings

What to expect:
🧘‍♀️ Gentle daily practices: Qi Gong, guided meditation, journaling & mindful eating
☺️ Deep dives into the Guidelines: Exploring Humility, Kindness, Patience, Generosity & more to strengthen inner resilience
🍀 Nature & community: Grounding walks, a visit to a local stone circle, and heartfelt shared reflection
☀️ Experiential learning: An empathy circle, the 16 Guidelines Game, and a special workshop on Grief, Grace & Gratitude with Claudia van Zuiden Personal Coaching

Find more info on our website:
https://compassionandwisdom.org/event/cultivating-a-compassionate-and-meaningful-life-an-in-person-universal-education-gathering-in-scotland/

See you soon!

05/09/2026

Experience the uplifting power of collective voice at a Zimbabwean Singing in Harmony workshop with Bruce Ncube, where ancient rhythms and joyful melodies reconnect you to yourself and others. Come and be nourished by community, culture and song - no previous singing experience needed.

Where? Fountainhall Church at the Cross
When? Saturday, 31st October 2026
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

OR

Where? Kemnay Church Centre, Kemnay
When? Sunday, 1st November
Time? 10AM - 4PM
Exchange? £35

How do I book? Email [email protected]

Coffee/Tea?Juice will be provided.
Bring your own pack lunch.

03/09/2026

Contact me if you would love to sing these songs with Njube Giant! 31st October in Aberdeen or 1st November in Kemnay. Or both?! 🎶 🇿🇼 🙌❤️