Events
I host a number of herbal events throughout the year including seasonal herb workshops, talks and gatherings. Take a look at the list below for the upcoming events and join me to learn more about medicinal plants, make a herbal remedy or enjoy a herb walk.
If you would like to discuss a bespoke corporate event or teambuilding workshop please email me here
Coming up
Junior Herbalist Club - now registering children for August Summer School and September 2025 intake
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.
There is also a special Summer School week of 11th-15th August with morning sessions 9.30am-12noon covering the entire Level One course – see post below for more details!
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
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups! Launching in 2025...
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!
See you soon at Herb School!
Cath
Into the Heart of Rose Workshop, Prestbury - Saturday 14th June
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.
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups - Thursday 19th June 7pm-8.45pm
Thursday 19th June 2025
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £36 per person
Herb School for June – moving into a new warmer season with aromatic herbs and summer flavours.
Join me 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 19th June. 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 link to book is here:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
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.
Treacle Market- Sunday 29th June 10am-3.30pm
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
The Essence of Herbal Infusions, Plumleys Garden Centre- Thursday 3rd July 11am-12.30pm
Thursday 3rd July 2025 10am-12.30pm
Location: Plumleys Garden Centre, Plumley, Knutsford
Tickets £35 per person
Join me on Thursday 3rd July at Plumleys Garden Centre to learn all about herbal infusions and how I work with plant medicine in my dispensary.
You’ll blend your own herbal tea to take home after experiencing a whole host of tea tastings using all the senses. So often people say to me that they just don’t know what flavours they like and this is a great way to taste a selection of different herbal teas!
During the workshop you’ll also learn about some folklore and historical methods of working with the selection of seasonal herbs. In addition you’ll learn tips on harvesting, drying and storing herbs for teas and what to look out for when you’re buying or creating your own blends.
Why not bring a friend or one of the family – this event also makes a lovely gift for someone.
Tickets are £35 per person and must be booked in advance. You can book your space here:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
So join me for a morning of herbal infusions, tea tastings and blending your own tea to take home from 11am-12.30pm on Thursday 3rd July at Plumleys Garden Centre.
I look forward to meeting you,
Cath
Cath Couzens, MNIMH
Medical Herbalist
Woodside Apothecary
Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website.
Herb Club online gathering - Thursday 3rd July 7-8pm
Thursday 3rd July 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 for the full list of events
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups - Thursday 24th July 7pm-8.45pm
Wednesday 24th July 2025
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £36 per person
Herb School for July – moving further into summer, working with mid-summer herbs.
Join me 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 24th July We’ll spend the evening diving into spring herbs 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.
Book here:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
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.
Treacle Market- Sunday 27th July 10am -3.30pm
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
Herb Club online gathering - Thursday 31st July 7-8pm
Thursday 31st July 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 for the full list of events
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com
Junior Herbalist Club Summer School Level One 11th-15th August
Junior Herbalist Club Summer School
Location: Prestbury Village Hall
Monday 11th – Friday 15th August 9.30am-12noon
By the end of the week, we hope that the children will be able to:
email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com
I look forward to welcoming your child to Junior Herbalist Club Summer School in August!
Cath
Cath Couzens, MNIMH
Medical Herbalist
Treacle Market- Sunday 31st August 10am -3.30pm
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
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups - Thursday 25th September 7pm-8.45pm
Thursday 25th September 2025
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £36 per person
Herb School for September – moving into a cooler season with autumn flavours.
Join me 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 25th September. 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 link to book is here:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1
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.
L.J. Cheshire