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 Summer School and September 2026 intake

Junior Herbalist Club is now registering for Year One midweek intake, starting in September 2026, with 10 classes over 12 months for children aged 7-12.

There are also Summer Schools in August 2026 with morning sessions 9.30am-12noon covering the entire Level One and Level Two 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,

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

Herbal Pop up at Congleton Physic Garden Open Day - Sunday 28th June 11am -3.30pm

Come and say hello at my stall under the trees at the Congleton Physic Garden. Enjoy a tour of the gardens, but some herbal goodies and visit the cake stall for a cuppa.

You’ll find me outside in the Garden 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 2026

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

NEW The Essence of Herbal Infusions Workshop, Plumleys Garden Centre, Thursday 16th July 11am-12.30pm

The Essence of Herbal Infusions Herb Workshop, Plumleys Garden Centre, Plumley, Knutsford

Date: Thursday 19th July 2026, 11am-12.30pm

Location: Plumleys Garden Centre, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire

Join me on Thursday 16th 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 £38 per person and must be booked in advance.

You can book your ticket 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 16th July at Plumleys Garden Centre.

I hope to see you there!

Cath

Medical Herbalist

https://woodsideapothecary.com

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

NEW Junior Herbalist Club Stand Alone Taster Session Thursday 23rd July 10am-12noon, Prestbury

Junior Herbalist Club Stand Alone Session

Location: Prestbury Village Hall

Join me during the summer for a 2 hour stand alone taster session of Junior Herbalist Club.

Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) was set up in 2014 to teach children about the healing herbs growing all around. The session has an emphasis on learning through making but covertly covering core subjects.

This class will include making herb gifts to take home. Children will be encouraged to use magnifying glasses to look at the plants, learning about plant ID and we’ll create a plant ID discovery table (heading outside will be weather dependent, if the weather is terrible the herbs will be provided).

We’ll make a herbal infusion to try (everything is optional for those sensitive to new flavours!), make Lavender lemonade together, create leaf rubbings as well as make a lip scrub and bath bomb to take home.

Children under 8 will need a parent/guardian to stay with them for the duration of the class, please note the class is suitable for 6 years and above (keen nature loving/foraging 5 year olds will love it too!). Herbal tea will also be provided for grown ups! Please note children will need to wear clothes/shoes that can get messy.

Please book your tickets here,

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

I hope to see you there!

Cath

Cath Couzens, MNIMH

Medical Herbalist & Junior Herbalist Club Leader

Woodside Apothecary

Junior Herbalist Club was originally established in 2014 and is supported by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. It’s the only nationally recognised herbal medicine course for children. It is delivered by Medical Herbalists who have undergone specific training in order to deliver the course. Due to the popularity Level Two and Three can also be enjoyed once Level One/Two has been completed.

Cath Couzens is an award winning Medical Herbalist, based in Macclesfield and runs a private online health clinic. Cath also runs Herb School for Magical Grown Ups and monthly Junior Herbalist Clubs for children. She was recently named Best Wellbeing Specialist in Cheshire in the Muddy Stilettoes Awards.

The next intake for the monthly Junior Herbalist Club is Saturday mornings in September 2026, there will be also be a Level One Summer School from 3rd August to 7th August, 9.30am-12noon each day covering the whole of Level One in a week at Prestbury Village Hall.

NEW Into the Heart of Rose Workshop, Plumleys Garden Centre, Thursday 30th July 10.30am-12.30pm

Into the Heart of Rose Workshop, Plumleys Garden Centre, Plumley, Knutsford

Date: Thursday 30th July 2026, 10.30am-12.30pm

Location: Plumleys Garden Centre, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire

Join me for a sensory workshop to learn all about Rose and how I work with this beautiful plant medicine in my dispensary. Historically Rose has been associated with the emotional and physical heart, linked to Cupid, quoted by Shakespeare and loved by famous figures such as Cleopatra.

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, along with a Rose spice blend. Everyone will also go home with a bag of Apothecary Rose petals to make their own tea.

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

Why not bring a friend or one of the family, or you can buy gift vouchers to gift this workshop to a loved one.

Bring your notebook or journal to take notes, or an art journal and pens/art materials to record your experience and afterwards you can always treat yourself to lunch in the Plumleys café, or buy some plants to take home.

You can book your ticket here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

I hope to see you there!

Cath

Medical Herbalist

https://woodsideapothecary.com

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

Herbal & Vintage Pop up at The Wizard Tearoom, The Edge - Saturday 1st August 10am -3.30pm

Come and say hello at my stall under the trees at The Wizard Tearoom, located at The Edge ancient woodland just outside Alderley edge.

You’ll find me outside, next to the tearoom seating with lots of lovely herbal products, made with love and care as well as some gorgeous vintage homeware.

You can also find out about:

Junior Herbalist Club for 2026

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

Junior Herbalist Club Summer School Week Level One - 3rd-7th August 2026

Junior Herbalist Club Summer School

Location: Prestbury Village Hall

Monday to Friday 9.30am-12noon, 3rd – 7th August 2026

After the sucess of the 10 month JHC course, I’ll be hosting a Summer School week to cover all the lessons from Level One within five days.

We’ll have two classes each morning and then the children can ‘graduate’ at the end of the week and can move onto Level Two in the future if they’d like to!

JHC has been planned so that each class the children build on their knowledge and skills. We start off with Lavender, a well-known and easily identifiable plant, and progress on to making sun-teas, infused oils, poultices, cordials, bath-bombs, and lip balms – all to take home.

At the end of each session the children are given a worksheet to complete so they develop a portfolio of learning.

By the end of the week, we hope that the children will be able to:

– Correctly identify many of the common medicinal plants growing in their gardens, parks, hedgerows and streets and that they will be able to distinguish between poisonous and non-poisonous plants.

– Know the medicinal properties of many common plants.

– Understand how to use some of these plants in first aid and how to use some plants for making medicines.

– Enjoy listening to the stories and tales of folklore and history surrounding the plants and herbal medicine.

– Know how to cultivate and harvest plants whilst respecting their environment and all of nature.

JHC Level One is aimed at children aged 7+. In this year’s group there are children aged 5-13 years. Please note that children aged under 8 will require a parent or guardian to stay with them during the class.

If you’d like further details, or to register your child/ren please contact me on the email below, providng your contact details and I’d be delighted to send you all of the information for Junior Herbalist Club Summer School.

email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

I look forward to welcoming your child to Junior Herbalist Club!

Cath

Cath Couzens, MNIMH

Medical Herbalist

Herb School for Magical Grown Ups - all about Rose - Thursday 20th August 7pm-8.45pm

Thursday 20th August 2026
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield
Tickets £37 per person

Herb School for August – diving into Rose.

Join me and enjoy the nostalgia of making ‘potions’ in a fun and relaxed environment, learning about herbs in community around the table. We’ll spend the evening diving into summer herbs, with a focus on Rose. We’ll make a Rose body scrub, Rose balm and botanical facial steam, with us wrapping up around 8.45pm.

Make new connections, come on your own or with a friend and gather upstairs at The Snowgoose for 7pm on Thursday 20th August.

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.

You can book tickets here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

The Snowgoose is located on Sunderland Street in Macclesfield, a short walk from the train station. Parking is available 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.

Junior Herbalist Club Summer School Week Level Two - 17th-21st August 2026

Junior Herbalist Club Summer School

Location: Prestbury Village Hall

Monday to Friday 9.30am-12noon, 3rd – 7th August 2026

After the sucess of the 10 month JHC course, I’ll be hosting a Summer School week to cover all the lessons from Level Two within five days.

We’ll have two classes each morning and then the children can ‘graduate’ at the end of the week and can move onto Level Three which starts on Saturday mornings once a month from September.

JHC has been planned so that each class the children build on their knowledge and skills. We start off with Marshmallow, moving onto Aniseed making cough sweets, Rose which includes a love potion and Rose soap and cover 10 different herbs to Level One, with the tasks becoming a bit more complex.

At the end of each session the children are given a worksheet to complete so they develop a portfolio of learning.

By the end of the week, we hope that the children will be able to:

– Correctly identify many of the common medicinal plants growing in their gardens, parks, hedgerows and streets and that they will be able to distinguish between poisonous and non-poisonous plants.

– Know the medicinal properties of many common plants.

– Understand how to use some of these plants in first aid and how to use some plants for making medicines.

– Enjoy listening to the stories and tales of folklore and history surrounding the plants and herbal medicine.

– Know how to cultivate and harvest plants whilst respecting their environment and all of nature.

JHC Level Two is aimed at children aged 8+. Please note that children aged under 8 will require a parent or guardian to stay with them during the class.

email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

I look forward to welcoming your child to Junior Herbalist Club!

Cath

Cath Couzens, MNIMH

Medical Herbalist

Junior Herbalist Club Level Three Monthly Saturday Sessions, especially for teenagers. Starts 12th September

Junior Herbalist Club Level Three teenage Course

Location: Prestbury Village Hall

Saturdays once a month 9.30am-12noon

Details coming soon

email: hello@woodsideapothecary.com

I look forward to welcoming your child to Junior Herbalist Club!

Cath

Cath Couzens, MNIMH

Medical Herbalist

Autumn Herb School for Magical Grown Ups: Create Your Own Herbarium, join the waitlist, dates going live soon

Autumn Herb School: Create Your Own Herbarium

Dates coming soon….
Herb School for Magical Grown Ups
Location: The Snowgoose, Macclesfield

As the evenings draw in and the hedgerows begin to glow with autumn’s treasures, join us for a little seasonal magic at The Snowgoose, Macclesfield.

Over three cosy Thursday evenings, meeting once a month throughout autumn, we’ll gather to create a beautiful Herbarium—your own carefully curated collection of pressed herbs and plants, filled with the stories, folklore, and quiet wisdom of the season.

Together we’ll wander through the world of herbs, learning how to identify, press, preserve, and present the plants that surround us, while exploring their traditional uses, folklore, and the gentle rituals that have connected people with nature for centuries.

Think candlelit creativity, botanical treasures, good conversation, and a touch of that Practical Magic feeling—celebrating the beauty of the turning season with kindred spirits.

Whether you’re just beginning your herbal journey or looking to deepen your connection with the plants around you, you’ll leave with new knowledge, lasting memories, and a handcrafted herbarium to treasure.

🌿 Three Thursday evenings
🍁 Once a month throughout autumn
📍 The Snowgoose, Macclesfield

Come and gather with us as the wheel of the year turns, and discover that a little plant magic is never far from reach.

Email me to join the waitlist, hello@woodsideapothecary.com

Tickets will go live soon 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.

Herbal Pop up at The Wizard Tearoom, The Edge - Saturday 19th September 10am -3.30pm

Special Mabon Market

Come and say hello at my stall under the trees at The Wizard Tearoom, located at The Edge ancient woodland just outside Alderley edge.

You’ll find me outside, next to the tearoom seating with lots of lovely herbal products, made with love and care.

You can also find out about:

Junior Herbalist Club for 2026

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

Autumn Fire Cider Workshop, Prestbury, Dates coming soon 10.30am-12.30pm

Autumn Fire Cider Workshops

Dates going live soon

Prestbury Village Hall, Cheshire

Join me on at Prestbury Village Hall to ready yourself for autumn and winter when you’ll make a traditional ‘Fire Cider’ (non alcoholic!) to take home.

During the workshop I’ll talk you through the steps and we’ll make the Fire Cider together, you’ll learn about all the herbs we work with – the science and the folklore. You’ll also be given details on what to do next after the workshop as your Fire Cider needs to mature for a few weeks You’ll also pick up tips on other easy kitchen remedies for the winter including Onion Syrup and herbal teas.

The herbs we will cover include Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Chilli, Ginger, Turmeric, Citrus, Onions and more.

This is a fun workshop and you’ll takeaway lots of new knowledge and your jar of Fire Cider to enjoy over the winter months. There’ll be plenty of herbal teas to enjoy and you’ll have your own worksheets to take home as reference.

Tickets are £45 per person and must be booked in advance. This includes all the organic herbs, equipment, tuition, worksheets, herbal teas during the workshop and your own jar of Fire Cider to take home.

We’ll be meeting at Prestbury Village Hall for a 10.30am 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!

You can book your ticket here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

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

I look forward to meeting you,

Cath

Cath Couzens, MNIMH

Medical Herbalist

Woodside Apothecary

Festive Herbal Christmas Wreath Workshop, Prestbury, Saturday 21st November 10.30am-12.30pm

Festive Herbal Christmas Wreath Workshop, Prestbury

Date: Saturday 21st November

Location: Prestbury Village Hall, Cheshire

Join me to make a festive wreath with foliage and herbs in time for Christmas on Saturday 21st November from 10.30am-12.30pm at Prestbury Village Hall.

Bring an apron and gloves as you’ll be getting hands on to make your wreath using herbs and foliage 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. You’ll also hear about some of the folklore and magical associations of the herbs being used for your wreath making.

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 £55 and places are limited to ensure everyone has plenty of space.

You can book here:

https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

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

Cath

Medical Herbalist

https://woodsideapothecary.com

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

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“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