Events

Junior Herbalist Club is now registering for Year One intake, starting on 20th September 2025, with 10 classes over 12 months for children aged 7-12.

Making ‘lotions and potions’ learning about the science and traditions of medicinal herbs through play, but covertly covering Maths, English, Science, Latin, Botany, Ecology and more!

Classes also available for schools and home ed groups.

Venue: Prestbury Village Hall, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4BW. Monthly class is 1.30-3pm for first years. 

Suitable for children from ages 7- 12 (children under 8 need a parent/gurdian to stay)

Each month we will be learning about the medicinal uses of plants, stories, songs, growing, harvesting, and making something to take home – lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs, lotions, potions and much more!

The aim of JHC is to let children learn about the healing and medicinal plants all around them in a safe and supervised environment and is proudly supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

The course includes:

· Identification of common herbs growing all around
· Safety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous
· Folklore – taught through stories and songs
· How to grow and harvest herbs
· Medicinal uses of common herbs
· How to use a variety of common herbs for first aid
· How to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home
· Respect for all plants and their environment

All classes run by a Medical Herbalist and NIMH registered JHC leader

Places are strictly limited and as the course is very popular, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Email me for booking details and to register!

Cath
Medical Herbalist

hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Heb School for Magical Grown Ups is launching in 2025…

There has been so much interest in a monthly class for grown ups, so starting next year will be a monthly class, which will be 90 minutes and focused on making and having some much needed fun.

Learning about medicinal herbs in a relaxed way and getting hands on, making something to take home.

There will be more details revealed soon. To be one of the first to hear the details, sign up to the wait list by emailing me with ‘Herb School’ in the subject and you’ll be the first to know!

Email me here

See you soon at Herb School!

Cath

hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Thursday 20th March 2025
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups 
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £36 per person

Herb School for March will be all about making herbal potions for the bath (or shower)!

Join me for the official launch event and enjoy the nostalgia of making ‘potions’ in a fun and relaxed environment, learning about herbs in community around the table.

Make new connections, come on your own or with a friend and gather upstairs at The Snowgoose for 7pm on Thursday 20th March. We’ll spend the evening diving into herbs to relax us and make something fun to take home, wrapping up around 8.45pm.

There’ll be herbal tea for you on arrival or you might prefer to buy a drink from the bar and you’ll receive a warm, friendly welcome weaving fun and herbs together.

The Snowgoose is located on Sunderland Street in Macclesfield, a short walk from the train station. Free parking is available after 6pm on Pickford Street and just off Sunderland Street, opposite the Jolly Sailor. We will be meeting upstairs at The Snowgoose which has a short flight of stairs.

I hope to see you there!

Cath

Medical Herbalist

Herb School for Magical Grown Ups

https://woodsideapothecary.com

Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website.

Thursday 27th March 7-8pm
Herb Club
Location: Online
Tickets £18 per person

Meet me for Herb Club.

Join me online with a lovely friendly group to meet another mystery herb.

Each Club will be an hour and will allow you to get to know one herb in depth. This includes a guided meditation, tea tasting with journalling and the folklore, magic and some science about the herb. 

Arrive with an open heart and mind to connect with medicinal herbs once a month.

Please note spaces are limited. Please find a cosy spot where you won’t be disturbed and bring a blanket. You’ll be sent a herbal tea in the post for the guided tea tasting. 

Tickets are £18 per person and payment is in advance. Please see T&C’s on the FAQ’s page.

To book click the link below the full list of events or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Come and say hello at my stall inside the Butter Market, on Churchside, Macclesfield for the monthly Treacle Market.

You’ll find me inisde and undercover in the Butter Market with lots of lovely herbal products, made with love and care.

Products include bespoke gifting for birthdays, celebratios and seasonal products. Bath salts, herbal gargles and throat sprays, syrups for winter such as Elderberry, Thyme & Liqourice, Rose and Marshmallow, herbal salves including Calendula salve, sinus ointment and more.

You can also find out about:

Junior Herbalist Club for 2025

Herbal medicine consultations

Enquire about talks, walks and events

Are you a herbal medicine student or recently graduated herbalist? I offer mentor sessions and business Power Hours.

Any questions or would you like to order gift boxes or herbal products? Email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Saturday 5th April 2025
Spring Herb Workshop
Location: Prestbury Village Hall
Tickets £46.50 per person

Join me to learn all about spring herbs and how they can support our health with the change of seasons.

There’s a reason why herbs like Nettles Cleavers, Plantain and Dandelions appear in the spring and during this workshop you’ll discover some of the folklore as well as the science and how these plants have historically been used to help our vitality.

You’ll be welcomed with a spring juice shot to start the session and during the morning you’ll get hands on to make your own bespoke spring tea blend for you to take home, choosing herbs to suit you, plus you’ll also make a spring herbal vinegar to take home too.

We’ll be meeting at Prestbury Village Hall for a 10am start and wrap up for 12.30pm. The Village Hall is a short walk from Prestbury village centre and there is on street free parking and limited rear parking at the rear of the building.

Gift vouchers are available if you’d like to give this workshop as a gift to a friend. Lots of people come to these workshops on their own and you’ll be made to feel very welcome!

Herbal teas and seasonal refreshments will also be served.

Click here to book: https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1/1508144

I’m looking forward to welcoming in the spring with you,

Cath

Medical Herbalist

Woodside Apothecary

https://woodsideapothecary.com 

Event Location and timings:
Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, Cheshire. 10am-12.30pm.

Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website.

Come and say hello at my stall inside the Butter Market, on Churchside, Macclesfield for the monthly Treacle Market.

You’ll find me inisde and undercover in the Butter Market with lots of lovely herbal products, made with love and care.

Products include bespoke gifting for birthdays, celebratios and seasonal products. Bath salts, herbal gargles and throat sprays, syrups for winter such as Elderberry, Thyme & Liqourice, Rose and Marshmallow, herbal salves including Calendula salve, sinus ointment and more.

You can also find out about:

Junior Herbalist Club for 2025

Herbal medicine consultations

Enquire about talks, walks and events

Are you a herbal medicine student or recently graduated herbalist? I offer mentor sessions and business Power Hours.

Any questions or would you like to order gift boxes or herbal products? Email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Thursday 22nd May 2025
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £36 per person

Herb School for May will be all about learning about topical treatments, from plant bandages to infusing oils with herbs to make balms.

Join me for the official launch event and enjoy the nostalgia of making ‘potions’ in a fun and relaxed environment, learning about herbs in community around the table.

Make new connections, come on your own or with a friend and gather upstairs at The Snowgoose for 7pm on Thursday 22nd May. We’ll spend the evening diving into herbs to relax us and make something fun to take home, wrapping up around 8.45pm.

There’ll be herbal tea for you on arrival or you might prefer to buy a drink from the bar and you’ll receive a warm, friendly welcome weaving fun and herbs together.

The Snowgoose is located on Sunderland Street in Macclesfield, a short walk from the train station. Free parking is available after 6pm on Pickford Street and just off Sunderland Street, opposite the Jolly Sailor. We will be meeting upstairs at The Snowgoose which has a short flight of stairs.

You can book your tikcet here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1/1594383

I hope to see you there!

Cath

Medical Herbalist

Herb School for Magical Grown Ups

https://woodsideapothecary.com

Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website.

Join me for a sensory workshop to learn all about Rose and how I work with this beautiful plant medicine in my dispensary.

During the morning you’ll discover the folklore, magic and historical associations of Rose, as well as experiencing an Organoleptic tea tasting, using all your senses to experience with this heart opening plant.

You’ll have the opportunity to sample different preparations of Rose including syrup, glycerite, teas and tinctures and make a gorgeous Rose remedy to take home. 

Refreshments will be served during the morning and there’ll be plenty of delicious herbal teas during the session.

Everyone will go home with a bag of Apothecary Rose petals to make their own tea.

Why not bring a friend or one of the family – you can also buy gift vouchers.

Bring your notebook or journal to take notes, or an art journal and pens/art materials to record your experience.

I’m looking forward to welcoming you into the heart of Rose.

You can book your space here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1/1508070

Cath

Medical Herbalist

Founder, Woodside Apothecary

https://woodsideapothecary.com

Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website.