Pax Lodge
is situated in Hampstead, north London. It is next door
to the World Bureau, and very easy to reach via the Underground,
main line station and several bus routes. Although it
is the last centre built, Pax Lodge has kept may of the traditions
of it's predecessors, Our Ark and Olave House.
The first of our World Centres, Our Chalet, was
opened in 1932. It is situated in the centre of Switzerland,
in the Bernese Oberland, close to the village of Adleboden.
In the winter this is a very popular ski centre, (the Chalet
provides equipment and instructors) and in the summer offers
many delightful walks.
Sangam is an oasis of peace in an otherwise hectic
Indian enviroment. This is an excellent place to discover
Indian culture - you can learn how to wear a sari, have your
hand painted with mehendi, see a Hindi movie, try your hand
at drawing rangoli designs and experience a traditional Maharastrian
meal eaten off a banana leaf whilst sitting on the floor!
Sangam offers many different programmes throughout the year.
Our Cabańa
is on the outskirts of Cuernavaca, about 50 miles from
Mexico City. You can arrange to be met at the airport,
and may choose to stay a few days at Ticalli, the guide house
in Mexico City, to do some sight seeing before travelling
on to Our Cabańa.
Mexico City is a fascinating place, and there is much to see
as Mexico has such a colourful history based on it's heritage
of the Aztecs, Mayans and Toltecs. However, some of
the place names such as Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl and Teopanzolco
may need a bit of practice for some of us!
Friends.Each of the World Centres has a ‘Friends’ group,whcih
provide information about the Centre and raises funds provide extra
resources.
Although each centre has it’s own group of ‘Friends’,
there is an over all group, Friends of the Four World Centres.Visit the website on www.worldcentrefriends.co.uk
House
Assistants -You can apply to become a house assistant at
one of the World Centres. This is usually for 3 or 5 months. In
return for working at the centre you get your bed and board, a little
pocket money and endless opportunities to learn about the country
and meet guiders from all over the world.
Apply direct to the relevant World Centre for more information.
