Summer Open Day!

30th July 2022

In the beautiful landscape of Lindholme Island, come see the world in a different way!

Saturday 30th July 11am – 4pm

We are pleased to announce the date of our open day and invite you to save the date! It’s been two years since we were able to hold the event and we are truly excited to welcome friends old and new to enjoy the fresh island air and all the delights of Lindholme Island.

Entry: Adults £1.00, Children – FREE
All funds raised directly support the work of the charity.

What's On

This year, we want to showcase the projects of Gomde UK, giving you all the chance to learn about the centre, experience what we do and get involved if you wish!

Taking care of our planet for future generations – see our environmental activities

Changing our minds and opening our hearts – experiment with the Buddha's way of thinking.

Making community together – enjoy food, company, live music and a range of fun activities!

Highlights include: Temple site, Lama Öser in the Meditation Hall, Danum Archers, Yu-Chen Wang Full Circle 2022, Interactive project trails, Re-Read children’s book giveaway, Natural England, Stilt Walker, Crafts, Doncaster Family History Society, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractor, the Prize Draw and much more!
There will be food, drink and music throughout the day.

Our cafe area provides comfortable seating under cover, and the land and gardens provide the perfect place for a stroll.

Full overview of Activities and stalls

In the Meditation Hall
Meet Lama Öser
Lama Öser’s Calligraphy
The Shrine and ritual items
Gomde UK Photo Diaries
Contemplation Cards

Around the Meditation Hall
Classic Cars
Vintage Tractors
Natural England
Chainsaw Carving with SJ Logging
The Climate Emergency Van

The Temple Site
Thubten Chokor Ling Temple
Brick laying with Billy

In the Courtyard
Cafe – delicious tea and cakes
Food –sausage sizzle and vegetarian curry.
Music throughout the day
Gomde UK Shop
Gomde UK – Volunteering, Lindholme 100, Keepers of the Estate
Prize Draw – win a flight over Lindholme Island!
Bric-a-brac
Foot care and wellbeing

The workshop
Doncaster Family History Society
Re-read children’s books
Wood You Like

Studio 8
Doncaster Naturalists
Lindholme Old Moor
Full Circle (film 2022) by Yu-Chen Wang.
Sylvie’s plants

The Front Field
Danum Archers

Around the site
Stilt Walkers
Face painting

Tours and Talks
Tours of the Hall – with Marysia Zelke, Gomde UK Trustee (times TBC)
Gomde Projects Tours – David Benjamin, Gomde UK Trustee. (times TBC)
Medicinal Plants – A Journey from East to West, Dr Natasha Lane (time TBC)

Volunteering and Contributing

We’d also like to encourage anyone who would like to contribute to the fete and all aspiring volunteers to get in touch. The Lindholme Hall fete is a wonderful way to get involved in the centre and meet the ever growing Gomde team!

Please email: volunteer@gomde.uk