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This page last updated: 17 March, 2009
Past Events
Bates Method Introductory Workshop with Aileen Whiteford
An introductory workshop in the Bates Method is taking place in Middlesbrough, U.K. on March 21 with Bates Teacher Aileen Whiteford. For more information:
The Eye and the Mind Society AGM and Public Meeting
The Eye and the Mind Society is holding its AGM this year on February 21, 2009. The AGM is followed by a public meeting and piano recital by Derek Paravacini.
Paravacini is a blind pianist and his recital is preceded with a talk on The psychological impact of visual impairment on musical development by Professor Adam Ockelford, author of In the Key of Genius, the extraordinary life of Derek Paravacini.
In addition Dr Kenneth Wright, psychoanalyst and author of Vision and Separation: between Mother and Baby, will be giving a talk on Looking and Relating.
Cost for the public talks and recital is £25, for members of The Eye and the Mind Society entry is free.
Venue: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112a-114 Shirland Road, London W9 2EQ
Full agenda and booking form (PDF 140kb)
Derek Paravacini (PDF 161kb)
Aileen Whiteford in New Zealand From 14th December 2008 -
Aileen Whiteford, co-director of the College of Vision Education,
co-organiser of the British Natural Eyesight Conference and with
practises in Edinburgh and London will be visiting friends in
New Zealand in December. If you would like to talk to her about
the Bates Method of Natural Vision Education, becoming a Bates
Method teacher or any other question relating to the Bates Method,
Contact Aileen
Aileen will be in the North Island in the Auckland area from around
the 14th December until just before Christmas.
The 1st British Natural Eyesight Conference took place on October 24 - 27 and was a great success. Speakers at the conference included:
- Peter Mansfield
- Aileen Whiteford
- Elizabeth Abraham
- Anthony Attenborough
For more information about the conference, check out the official site, www.bnec.org.uk
- 6 Day Residential Workshop
20th - 26th July 2008 -
Improve and take care of your eyesight naturally with Aspects of Vision - InFocus in association with the College of Vision Education
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- 6 Day Residential Workshop
22nd - 28th July 2007 -
Improve and take care of your eyesight naturally with Aspects of Vision - InFocus in association with the College of Vision Education
Contact | More info... - “Computers - Friend or Foe?”
Saturday, October 28 2006 -
A Series of One Day Workshops with Aspects of Vision & Vision Education Scotland
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- Meir Schneider Training
November 19-27 2005 inclusive
Meir is offering his Self-Healing Method Segment ~
A course at the Loudwater Centre, Rickmansworth
Further details call Aileen on 01875-819337 or 01620-843482 or
Contact Aileen or visit his site at www.self-healing.org - 20th International Holistic Vision Conference!
Genoa, Italy October 28 - 30, 2005
Official website - Discussion lists online
February 2002 - If you'd like to take part in discussions about the Bates Method - make friends who are also interested in improving their eyesight, or just read the posts to the list as they come in.
Two lists are available - one for general public, and one for Teachers and Vision Professionals only.
More information. - Meir Schneider Workshop
Self Healing Through Movement, Massage and Natural Vision Training
Maria Assumpta Centre, Kensington, London
9:30 to 4:30 pm Cost £75.00.
Book here. - 19th International Conference for Holistic Vision
Madeira Island - Portugal
October 29 - 31, 2004
Official website - Throw Away Your Reading Glasses!
Talk with Martin Sussman
London February 2004
February 26
more info...
Better Vision Naturally and Effectively!
February 28 -
Day Workshop with Martin Sussman
more info... - New information about International Teachers
November 01 2003 - The International Holistic Vision Professional list continues to grow. Recent additions include Iraq, and with additional teachers added to Australia and more. Come back soon for a complete listing of Australasian teachers! If you hear or know of any teacher not already listed, please let us know.
Contact - Meir Schneider in Scotland November 2003
November 27 - Evening talk in Glasgow Rokpa House, Ashley Street just off Woodlands Road
November 28 - Evening talk in Edinburgh, Eric Loddell Centre, Morningside Road (Holy Corner)
Both these talks are free and start at 7:00 pm
November 29/30 Weekend workshop in Glasgow. Cost £50 per day.
To book or for more information please contact Aileen Whiteford at Vision Education Scotland:
Telephone 01875-819337 Contact - Workshop - Visual and Body Health at the Computer
October 11 2003, or October 12 2003 -
Learn simple, enjoyable ways to reduce eyestrain, keep your vision clear, and stay pain-free and productive. With Martin Sussman.
More... - 17th International Conference for Holistic Vision
Paris, October 2002 - This event was a great success and there will be a report on it very soon! - 16th International Conference of Holistic Vision in Berlin
October 26-29 2001
More.... - The First Symposium on Natural Vision Improvement in the U.S.A.
A great success November 20-21, 1999 - The Symposium was a great success, with speakers from the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom - more events are being planned for the future.
Click here for a report on how it all went.