Events

We’re excited to share that in 2026, Groundswell Scotland will deliver two Sough & Sea programmes, supporting women and non-binary people to build wellbeing, resilience, and connection through surf therapy, nature, and community 🌊🌿 Running between June and October, across coastal and woodland settings, participants will develop confidence, ocean awareness, and environmental skills—while forming meaningful peer connections and deepening their relationship with nature. From trauma-informed surf sessions at Pease Bay to guided woodland therapy and sustainability workshops, each programme will create safe, supportive spaces for growth and empowerment. Sough & Sea will continue to demonstrate the power of combining wellbeing with climate-positive action—supporting individuals while strengthening communities and care for coastlines and wild spaces. 2 programmes funded Funded by Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland at Pease Bay and Dean area, Each programme will consist of three x 3 hour sessions, including two surf therapy sessions and an environmental conservation session - all equipment will be provided. Our sessions are delivered by fully qualified and experienced surf and nature therapy facilitators who are trauma informed, Beach lifeguards and surf coaches. Email scotland@groundswellcommunity.org for more details and to book in

Come and connect to nature, have fun in the sea and gather around a fire to celebrate the longest day of the year.

Ideally you will have your own wetsuit kit and body board or surfboard - but we do have some scope for bringing kit with us (car space dependent) so please get in touch and ask before you book if you need to borrow anything.

We'll gather in the car park at John Muir Country Park at 1.45pm, get changed and start walking to the beach at 2pm.

On the beach we'll spend some time connecting to our bodies, check in with how we are feeling and then set some intentions.
What would you like to leave on the beach?
What are you looking to find in the sea?

Then we will do a warm-up and have a body board or surf lesson before getting in the sea and catching some waves.

After our session we will walk back up to the car park and then have a fire at the BBQ area (from about 4pm) with our Tidal Connections group (who will also have been in the sea having their monthly coached surf session).

Sessions will be based at Belhaven Bay - meeting at the Shore road car park (opposite the community surf centre)

A chance to meet up with other women and connect with community and nature while playing in the sea.

Silver Surfsisters is a safe and relaxed space to develop your sea and self love practice.

Have fun catching waves on body boards with like minded adventurous women with a Groundswell facilitator.
Our facilitators are also qualified Beach Safety lifeguards. In addition we also have volunteer surfsisters to help support you in the water.

You can bring your own wetsuit/boots/gloves/body boards or for a donation to Groundswell Scotland you can borrow our kit (just list your sizes in the questionnaire). We have a good selection of 5mm / winter wetsuits and recommend doing this in the colder months. Remember a swimming costume to wear under your wetsuit.

We'll get changed at the grassy area with picnic benches near the car park then walk to the beach.

Once we're near the sea we will do our Groundswell groundings, introduce ourselves and tell each other about our connection to the sea and set our intentions for the session.

We will have time in the sea and then go around the group again so you have a chance to share any wisdom from the waves. After which we will walk back and get changed (there will be help available to get out of wetsuits!)

Please complete the disclaimer and questions before attending.

Any questions email Becca:

rrobertson@groundswellcommunity.org

Referral By ERSC only

surf coaching from 2pm till 4 pm, followed by solstice fire at John Muir country Park Fire pit area, family and friends welcome to the fire

A wonderful celebration for the summer solstice, join us for a body boarding session with a fire afterwards at John Muir country Park – bring your own wetsuits and body boards! Surfing from 2–4 p.m., fire from 4–6 p.m. family and friends are welcome at the fire pit.

We’re excited to share that in 2026, Groundswell Scotland will deliver two Sough & Sea programmes, supporting women and non-binary people to build wellbeing, resilience, and connection through surf therapy, nature, and community 🌊🌿 Running between June and October, across coastal and woodland settings, participants will develop confidence, ocean awareness, and environmental skills—while forming meaningful peer connections and deepening their relationship with nature. From trauma-informed surf sessions at Pease Bay to guided woodland therapy and sustainability workshops, each programme will create safe, supportive spaces for growth and empowerment. Sough & Sea will continue to demonstrate the power of combining wellbeing with climate-positive action—supporting individuals while strengthening communities and care for coastlines and wild spaces. 2 programmes funded Funded by Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland at Pease Bay and Dean area, Each programme will consist of three x 3 hour sessions, including two surf therapy sessions and an environmental conservation session - all equipment will be provided. Our sessions are delivered by fully qualified and experienced surf and nature therapy facilitators who are trauma informed, Beach lifeguards and surf coaches. Email scotland@groundswellcommunity.org for more details and to book in

Surf Bliss is a series of regular community surf, lifeguarding, surf fitness & wellbeing gatherings to dive deeply into self developing wisdom through celebration of sea and surfing.

Each session self identifying women of any experience or ability are welcomed including complete beginners. You will be guided by Groundswell Facilitators, surf lifeguards, physical trainers, wellbeing practitioners and surf coaches to embark on a journey of healing, empowerment, skill building and uniting through surfing.

These sessions are designed to build skills and community to support and fund Groundswell Scotland trauma recovery programmes.

We will have the opportunity to gain wisdom about the ocean environment and rescue techniques when the surf isn't as good building confidence and knowledge in the surf.

Come with an open mind and an open heart ready for the adventure!

This special summer holiday edition means you can bring your kids with you **you will be responsible for them on the beach and in the water**

We will have 2 facilitators (Becca and Emma) and surf coach Claire so can set up a women's circle time (with groundings and intention setting) and a kids circle time (with sand castle building, mandala making and fun games).

The lifeguards will set up a safe swim area and a separate safe surf area using our marker flags and you can choose to take your kids in for a paddle/swim/body board or surf.

All 3 facilitators are trained in beach safety and will keep you safe but you are still responsible for your own kids in the water (can call / wave us over to help with anything though).

We will set up on the beach at Belhaven Bay (there are public toilet facilities next to the surf centre) so bring clothing and shelter for all weather.