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

Treacle Market- Sunday 24th November, 22nd December 10am-3.30pm

Come and say hello at my stall inside the Butter Market, 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 the festive season. 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 Christmas gifts or herbal products? Email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Online Fire Cider (Non-alcoholic) Workshop - Wednesday 20th November 7pm-8pm

Wednesday 20th November 2024
Online Fire Cider (Non-alcoholic) Workshop 7pm-8.15pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Tickets £45 per person

Do you want to support your health for the winter months?  

Join me on Wednesday 20th November from 7.00pm-8.15pm GMT to make Fire Cider and learn about all the powerhouse ingredients.

If you’re in the UK please book by noon on Thursday 14th November to allow time for your box of ingredients to be posted. You’ll receive everything you need to take part in the workshop, all the ingredients, the Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, all the herbs and spices and even a label to pop onto the jar.

During the workshop I’ll talk you through the steps and we’ll make the Fire Cider together, you’ll learn about the herbs and be given details on what to do next after the workshop.

If you’re based outside of the UK you can also join, but will need to gather your ingredients beforehand or you can simply attend to learn how to make Fire Cider. There’s a different price for those who don’t need the ingredient box. Email me for details.

Tickets are £45 and you can book your space by clicking the link below or emailing hello@woodsideapothecary.com

I’m looking forward to welcoming in the winter season with you!

Cath

Event Location and timings:
Online, Zoom link will be provided 7-8.15pm

Spaces are booking up so email me to reserve your space and I look forward to seeing you!

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

To book click the link at the bottom of the events page or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Herb Club at Silk House Therapies, Macclesfield - Tuesday 26th November 7-8pm

Tuesday 26th November 7-8pm

Herb Club – join me to meet a mystery herb, revealed after the tea tasting
Location: Silk House Therapies, Pickford Street, Macclesfield
Tickets £15 per person

Meet me for Herb Club.

Join me in November when we’ll gather in circle to meet another herb. This is a sensory experience where you connect with a plant on an individual basis, I guide a meditation and we sit together and taste a tea without knowing what the herb is.

Each Club will be an hour and will allow you to get to know one herb in depth, including the guided meditation, tea tasting with journalling, folklore and sampling different herbal preparations.

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

Please note spaces are limited. Please bring wear cosy, comfortable clothes and bring a blanket

Tickets are £15 per person and payment is in advance. Please see T&C’s on the FAQ’s page.

To book click the link below or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Herb Club online gathering - Thursday 28th November 7-8pm

Thursday 28th November 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 or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Made in Macclesfield Market Saturday 30th November, 10.45am-4.15pm

It’s the Made in Macclesfield Makers Market on Saturday 30th November!

You’ll find me on the first floor of the Town Hall in Macclesfield with lots of lovely herbal products, made with love and care.

Products include bespoke gifting for birthdays, celebratios and the festive season. 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 Christmas gifts or herbal products? Email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Festive Herb Wreath Prestbury Workshop - Saturday 7th December 10am-12.30pm

Saturday 7th December 2024
Festive Herb Wreath Workshop 10am-12.30pm
Location: Prestbury Village Hall
Tickets £50 per person

Join me to make a herbal wreath in time for Christmas on Saturday 7th December from 10am-12.30pm at Prestbury Village Hall.

Bring an apron as you’ll be getting hands on to make your wreath using seasonal herbs to welcome in the festive season!

All the equipment will be provided including the herbs, foliage, decoration, ribbon, wreath rings, moss, wire and tuition.

Refreshments and plenty of delicious warming herbal teas and spiced apple juice will also be included.

Why not bring a friend or one of the family and you can also buy gift vouchers and the workshop makes a lovely early Christmas present!

Tickets are £50 and you can book your space by emailing hello@woodsideapothecary.com

I’m looking forward to welcoming in the festive season with you!

Cath

Spaces are limited and tickets are £50 per person.

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

Spaces are booking up so email me to reserve your space and I look forward to seeing you!

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

To book click the link at the bottom of the events page or email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

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!

Email me here

See you soon at Herb School!

Cath

hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Support your female nervous system - theme - Gut Health, Prestbury - Saturday 8th February 1.30pm-5.30pm

Saturday 8th February 2025
Support your female nervous system – learn all about Gut Health, Prestbury Workshop 1.30pm-5.30pm
Location: Prestbury Village Hall
Tickets £55

Learn how nutrition, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies can support your nervous system and gut health.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or fatigued? Do you want to understand how to better support your nervous system and digestion, to regain balance in your life? Join us for a practical, empowering and FUN(!) workshop focused on nurturing and supporting the female nervous system through gut health and how the Gut-Brain Axis can be supported by natural means (food, herbs and lifestyle). Led by Medical Herbalist (Cath Couzens) and Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist (Rosie Tadman), this workshop will provide you with tools and insights to help you manage stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalances. During this event, you will learn:

  • How your nervous system functions and its unique needs as a woman
  • Key nutrients and foods that promote your digestion
  • Herbal remedies that soothe, calm, and strengthen the nervous and digestive system
  • Lifestyle practices including nature connection to reduce stress and increase resilience
  • Simple, actionable steps to incorporate into your daily routine

Who should attend?

  • Those curious about natural approaches to nervous system support
  • Women experiencing stress, fatigue, or overwhelm
  • Those keen to learn about how to support their gut health with practical tips including food, herbs and lifestyle
  • Anyone interested in learning from a professional in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy and Medical Herbalist (and have some fun whilst doing so).

What included?

  • Fun, practical and empowering workshop
  • Snacks and hand-blended herbal teas
  • A vision board session incorporating your own health intentions
  • Rosie’s online nutrition to nourish nervous system e-course (RRP £29)
  • Health related herbal gift to take home

Event Location and timings:
Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, SK10 4BW 

Timings: 1.30pm-5.30pm 

Payment is in advance, T&C’s can be found under FAQ’s on the website. Please note: no refunds are available for this workshop. 

Location

Prestbury Village Hall, SK10 4BW

Book here: https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1/1465554

Junior Herbalist Club - now registering children for September 2025 intake

Junior Herbalist Club is now registering for Year One intake, starting in 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

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

Woodside Apothecary Herbal Events
“I first met Cath at a networking group and was fascinated by what she does. As someone who always prefers to take a more natural approach to healthcare, I was keen to learn more. After completing a very thorough form and consultation call, Cath was able to recommend supplements to help with erosive gastritis. I had been waiting 6 months for a follow up call from the consultant after my investigations so decided to take matters in to my own hands. I noticed a difference within a week of taking the supplements and soon after, all of the symptoms disappeared which felt amazing! I can’t tell you what a relief it is to not feel nauseous every day. If you’re struggling with a health issue and are wanting to look at a natural approach to support the symptoms, I highly recommend speaking to Cath”.

L.J. Cheshire