What's On 2007/2008
What’s on at Diamond Beach Village in 2007/2008?
Pilates at Diamond Beach – October 2007
The first big event we have this season is Jennifer and Susie coming again to do a Pilates workshop starting on the 20th October for a 7 day course.
The last workshop they did in March 2005 was a great success and we are very pleased they are coming back to Diamond. What a perfect setting to come and learn about Pilates, for beginners or the more advanced, Jennifer will coach you through the week so you go away feeling refreshed, fit and healthy, although a few evening cocktails are always on the menu! Open to men and women it is a great opportunity to come and meet like minded people, have a holiday while at the same time learning from a professional teacher.
There are still spaces on the workshop, for more information please email info@diamondbeachvillage.com
Lamu Cultural Festival - November
As always the Lamu Cultural Festival will take place around the 20th of November attracting many locals and tourists to the traditional dances, dhow races, donkey races, Swahili food making and much more. Local Taarab music by the now famous artist, al-Ahmed Alamoody originally from Lamu town will perform among others.
Last years festival was quite an event for myself and captain Hassan. We were running late (it was dark) and were just about to get on our boat, Diamond, to make the 30 minute journey to Lamu town when a local lady and her husband asked us for a lift to the hospital, she had just gone into labour. So we all board the boat and she seemed fine (I’m no expert), just past Shela village she shouts something, translated to me ‘the baby is coming’! We sit her on the floor of the boat and sure enough she gives birth to a healthy baby girl. Mother and baby got dropped off at the hospital and we carried on to enjoy the festival, they named her Rachael.
‘Body and Soul’ at Diamond in January.
At the end of January we have Alison Down returning to Diamond for our annual ‘Body and Soul’ week of life coaching sessions, massage, talks and great food.
Rest your body and soul, tune back into the environment and take the opportunity to rethink your next steps in life.
Come to discover the beauty of Kenya at the eco-friendly Diamond Beach Village on Manda Island, Lamu with the added bonus of specialized group and personal coaching. If you want to kick back in spectacular natural surroundings, meet interesting people, and explore ideas on your own life and purpose, this is the holiday for you
As you unwind on this island paradise in barefoot luxury, you will truly have time to think about what you want in your life. Perfect timing to take part in group coaching sessions which will explore your work/life balance, your values, your purpose and your goals for the future. Personal sessions work on your commitments, the outcomes you want and your personal action plan.
For more information on dates, prices and what it includes contact Rachael info@diamondbeachvillage.com or Alison adown@mac.com
Sculpture making workshop – February 2008
The artist Helen Feiler, owner of Diamond Beach Village is going to do a special sculpture-making workshop. Helen works in many mediums, she has just had an exhibition at The Tate St Ives of her jewellery.
The week will involve collecting materials from the beaches such as driftwood and shells and then designing and creating your own artworks. The lessons will be very informal with Helen helping and assistants major and Mabai.
If you are interested in joining Helen for this then please email to find out more. There are only 15 spaces so don’t leave it too late. Children are also welcome.
info@diamondbeachvillage.com
