The Sanctuary Series

The Sanctuary Series is our programme of talks at Brimscombe Mill, opening up big conversations on what matters most. From economic justice and sustainability to community and the arts, we invite visionary thinkers and creatives to share ideas that spark dialogue and inspire action in our community.

The Sanctuary is our space dedicated to awe, creativity, and connection, these events offer an opportunity to engage with globally renowned speakers and local innovators who are reshaping the way we think about the world.

Past speakers include Kate Raworth, Merlin Sheldrake and Emma Pinchbeck and Juliet Davenport.

We offer paid and free tickets for our Sanctuary Series events so everyone can join.

Upcoming speakers

The Sanctuary Series: Jonathon Porritt - Have a ticket on us
£0.00
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The Sanctuary Series: Jonathon Porritt - £15 ticket
£15.00
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Coming soon….

Edith Bowman & Marc Jobst 28.11.2025

Chris Smaje

25.09.25

Past Speakers

Black and white portrait of a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a celestial patterned blouse, standing with arms crossed against a plain background.

Emma Pinchbeck & Juliet Davenport 10.07.25

Kate Raworth

12.06.25

A man with curly hair sitting on a wicker chair in front of a wall with abstract art. He is wearing a dark shirt and has a bracelet on his right wrist. There is a table with glasses and books beside him.

Merlin Sheldrake

24.04.25

Past event highlights

Kate Raworth

Visionary economist and author of Doughnut Economics, joined us here at Brimscombe Mill to share bold ideas for building a regenerative, inclusive economy. Kate shared her vision for reimagining how we live, work and care for our planet. You can watch Kate’s talk here.

Our Partners

The Sanctuary Series is a curated experience. From Jenny Bowers’ painted backdrops and Marcus Walters’ bold visual identity, to support from Lived In who enable us to film and share each event our partners help shape the feel and impact of every conversation.

An indoor gathering with an audience listening to a woman speaking at a presentation or lecture, with a large, colorful abstract mural on the wall behind her.

Illustrator and art director Jenny Bowers has overseen the framing and design of each series through her large scale painted backdrops.

A window with a stone exterior wall, and the words 'LIVED IN' printed across the window.

Livedin Custom Build kindly sponsor our series which has enabled us to document them to share with a wider audience.

Livedin are based near Stroud and their aim is to radically increase access to self-building for people from all walks of life. Their belief is simple yet bold: anyone should have the chance to design and construct a home that reflects their dreams, values, and personal story. Explore their website here

Event poster featuring a semi-circular window graphic, black text with event details, and logos for Brimscombe Mill and The Long Table on a light green background.

Marcus Walters Studio has developed our Sanctuary Series identity. He is a Stroud based designer and image maker and helped us bring all the ideas to life in print.