If you haven’t already checked it out, Rest Less Events is our virtual community and events platform. All sessions are run through Zoom and cover a vast range of topics.
With around 100 monthly events, you’ll hopefully find something to pique your interest. Alongside our regular sessions, there’s plenty to discover this month – from art lecture series to talks exploring the role of music in films.
Here are some of the most exciting events coming up in March.
1. A Springtime of Poetry
When? Saturdays 1st-22nd at 3:00pm
This four-part series delves into some of history’s greatest poems and poets. In each session, host Dr Simon Gregor will share some of his favourite works, introducing us to the authors’ lives and some interesting context around the poems.
Whether you’re a fan of contemporary free verse or traditional forms like sonnets and villanelles – or even if you haven’t read poetry since school – there’s something to interest everyone here.
2. European Women in History – Celebrating Women's History Month
When? Saturdays 1st-22nd at 7:00pm
In this century-sweeping series, historian Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez investigates the role of women throughout history – from antiquity to modern times.
As we move across continents and millennia, we’ll explore specific female figures that have changed history, as well as how wider social attitudes towards women have evolved. This four-instalment series is a great way to mark Women’s History Month.
3. Dru Yoga
When? Sundays at 6:00pm
Dru Yoga is a style of yoga that focuses on gently flowing movements. It’s a calming practice that can help boost mental and physical health – ideal for unwinding after a long week.
So why not join Pippa Hazeldine for her calming Sunday session for beginners?
4. Dance for Life
When? Tuesdays 4th-25th at 2:30pm
Tune in for this Dance for Life session with instructor Janice Fraser. Each week, participants can follow along with exercise and dance moves – including ballet and tap – to improve their strength, mobility, and balance. Along the way, Janice will introduce mindful breathing, which is great for reducing stress and anxiety.
All fitness levels are welcome and sessions include variation moves for different abilities – including seated.
5. Portrait Drawing: 4-Week Course
When? Wednesdays 5th to 12th at 9:30am
Portraiture is a classic tool in any artist’s arsenal. However, the complex shapes, tones, and textures of human faces can make them one of the most challenging subjects to draw.
If you’d like to start drawing perfect portraits, this four-week course from Caitlin Heslop is an excellent place to start. It’s suited to all abilities – whether you draw daily or haven’t picked up a pencil in years.
6. Unlock the Mysteries of Tarot: 6-Week Course
When? Fridays from the 7th of March to the 11th of April
Have you always been intrigued by the mysterious world of tarot? If so, this six-week course could offer the perfect introduction. Throughout the sessions, Rest Less Events members will learn the meanings behind cards and how to give readings for themselves and others.
Host Sally will also suggest how participants can use tarot to inform decisions and manifest their goals. As well as beginners, this course is suited to tarot dabblers looking to expand their knowledge.
7. The Alsatian Wine Route
When? Fridays 7th of March to 11th of April at 7:00pm
Embark on a virtual tour along the legendary Alsatian Wine Route. As well as gorgeous wineries, this trail in northeastern France winds through picture-perfect villages and idyllic natural scenery.
Each week, guide Kelsey takes us to one of the route’s most iconic stops – from the half-timbered houses of Eguisheim and Sélestat to the bustling streets and soaring spires of Strasbourg. So why not pour yourself a glass of wine and listen in?
8. Desert Island Discs
When? Wednesday 12th at 4:00pm
Love talking music? Then why not check out Rest Less’ very own Desert Island Discs event?
Inspired by the beloved BBC Radio 4 show, this monthly session asks participants to bring a song that relates to a theme. The group then listens to each song and hears why it was chosen. This month’s theme is ‘Ireland and Wales’.
Desert Island Discs is an interesting way to share memories and meet new people.
9. Music of Women’s Suffrage
When? Wednesday 12th at 7:00pm
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra viola player Claire explores a little-known but important part of the women’s suffrage movement: music. There are many examples of music being used to rally, comfort, and unify people during women’s campaign for the vote.
Claire will teach us exactly how suffragettes used music and dive deeper into some of the most iconic pieces with ties to women’s suffrage.
10. The Age of Exploration
When? Thursdays 13th-27th at 11:30am
From the mid-15th to the mid-16th century, Europeans began sailing ships to distant corners of the world in search of wealth and knowledge.
However, as much as this time is associated with the intrepid spirit of exploration, it’s also marked by horrendous atrocities. As explorers established colonies and trade routes across the globe, they also committed despicable crimes.
In this three-part series of talks, host Sandy will investigate this complicated age – from the voyages funded by Henry the Navigator to the Treaty of Tordesillas.
11. Digital Declutter: Conquer Your Tech, Tidy Your Life
When? Fridays 14th and 28th of March
Just like our physical spaces, our digital spaces can become cluttered and overwhelm us. This is particularly true when it comes to things like photographs and contacts we no longer want/need.
In the first of these two sessions, the Three Discovery Team will teach us how to tidy up our smartphones and email inboxes, making them simple and stress-free to use. Tune in to the second to hear some advice on using our devices to help declutter our living spaces.
12. Slow living: making space for what truly matters
When? Monday 17th at 1:00pm
Kicking off in the 1980s, the ‘slow living’ lifestyle encourages a more measured, mindful way of daily living. Those who’ve joined the movement have reported benefits like reduced stress, stronger relationships, and greater fulfilment.
But what exactly does slow living involve and how can you incorporate it into your life? This one-off event from art therapist Sarah explores the movement’s history, elements, and how it can impact your life.
13. Renaissance Sculpture: Rivalling Antiquity
When? Tuesdays 18th and 25th at 11:30am
Many ancient sculptures like the Laocoön grouping were discovered in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries – and these classic works went on to inspire legendary Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Giambologna.
In these two fascinating talks, art historian Antonia Gatward Cevizli guides us through the ancient works that were known during the Renaissance period and their influence on artists working at the time.
14. Cinematic Symphonies: Unpacking The Role of Music in Film
When? Tuesdays 18th and 25th at 4:00pm
From the stirring compositions of Hans Zimmer to John Williams’ timeless scores, some of the most iconic and emotionally affecting anthems have been created for the silver screen. But have you ever stopped to wonder how they’re made?
In this pair of talks, composer Amit takes us through the essential elements of film scores, how they support storytelling, and how they’re written and edited for the big screen.
15. Doris Day – Beyond the Sunshine
When? Thursday 20th at 4:00pm
Famous for her ‘girl next door’ charm, Doris Day was one of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars throughout the 50s and 60s. Over her decade-spanning career, she starred in numerous iconic productions, earned an Academy Award nomination, and introduced the world to ‘Que Sera Sera’. But there’s plenty more to Doris Day than what you see on screen.
This presentation introduces us to aspects of Day’s life even the biggest film buffs might not know about – from her animal welfare work to her tenuous link to Charles Manson.
16. The Quarterly Tune-Up: Reflect, Reset, Recharge
When? Thursday 20th at 6:00pm
Host Solomon is back this March to deliver his regular quarterly tune-up workshops.
Throughout the session, we’ll reflect on how the first part of our year has gone, before steering our attention towards the future. We’ll ask ourselves questions like: What can we do to be better? What brings us joy and fulfilment? And how can we achieve our goals through small but significant tasks?
17. Iconic Photographers
When? Friday 21st of March (future dates TBD)
Resident Rest Less Events photography expert Janine Kilroe kicks off a new six-part series this March. Iconic Photographers will introduce us to some of the most influential shutterbugs and their impact on different genres of photography.
Focusing on landscape photography, session one will introduce Rest Less Events members to photographers Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.
18. Dick Van Dyke – Comedy Legend
When? Thursday 27th at 4:00pm
Famous for appearances in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as well as his eponymous Emmy Award-winning sitcom, Dick Van Dyke is a legend of stage and screen. But there’s plenty about his life behind the scenes that might surprise you.
This month, Steve Short is back with another talk about an entertainment legend.
19. The Night Sky
When? Thursday 27th at 7:00pm
Each month on Rest Less Events, astrophysicist Martin stops by to give audiences an idea of what they can see in the sky.
As well as guiding our gaze towards the stars, he’ll also introduce us to the myths and legends behind them and bring us the latest news from the world of astronomy.
Final thoughts…
As you can see, there’s plenty to look forward to on Rest Less Events this March – from exercise classes to astronomy talks.
However, with around 100 sessions running monthly, we couldn’t possibly cover them all here. So why not browse our calendar to discover what else is coming up?
Are you a Rest Less Events member? If so, which events have you enjoyed? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.