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Civilising the Mind
Forging the Body What is… The Seven Stars Sanctuary? The Healing Arts taught include Tai Chi, Meditation, Qigong etc.

Based in the historic Village of Eastham on the Wirral Peninsula
It was founded in 1994 by Brian McKinney and amongst other things, has flourished as a Centre of Excellence for the Combat Arts and the Healing Arts since then, with an International reputation. The Combat Arts taught include Karate, Wrestling, Shaolin Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Self Defence etc. It has served the local community and International visitors, providing expert tuition to the young and the not so young, the well and the not so well. What is the purpose of… The Seven Stars Sanctuary? The Sanctuary is a Temple of Life
An Oasis of Peace and Tranquility
A Meeting Place of Kindred Souls
For All who wish to ease their Soul
For All who wish to become Strong
For All who wish to find Health
For All those who wish to find Peace
A Oasis of both Rest and Activity
For those who wish to Live Well
And Live Strong. A Community of Comrades in Life
Varied Souls of various backgrounds
The young and elderly
The well and the not so well
The lonely and the outgoing
The weak and the strong
Those surviving PTSD, stress, loneliness or physical challenges
Those who are strong and healthy and moving to be stronger and healthier. The Sanctuary operates as a “Community Warm Hub” providing a warm place, free food and refreshments to those in need. The Sanctuary works closely with St. Mary’s Church in Eastham providing help and comfort to those in need. Who runs The Sanctuary? Brian McKinney runs the Sanctuary and all its activities with full time and part time staff and a team of volunteers some of whom are Military Veterans. The Sanctuary consists of the following areas:
*Diamond Light Temple of Souls
*Great Hall of Healing & Combat
*Sacred Garden of Peace and Tranquility
*Heavenly Courtyard of Meditation
*Diamond Light Prayer Grove
*Courtyard of the Warrior Wolf
* Flowing Diamond Healing Room
*Military Veteran’s Remembrance Fountain
*Military Veteran’s Remembrance Fire
*The Sanctuary Cafe

The Sanctuary incorporates the following disciplines/associations:

*Diamond Light Meditation
*Seven Stars Synergy Sacred Healing
(Ling Qi)
*Chivalric Order of the Honourable Warrior
*Sanctuary Military Veterans
*Sanctuary Motor Club
*Sanctuary Martial Arts
*Sanctuary Healing Arts
*British K9 Association
*British K9 Warriors
*British Therapy K9 Association
*K9 International
* Siebensterne Deutscher Schäferhunds
*Seven Stars Martial Arts Association
*MCK49 Military Combatives
*Ikken Hissatsu Karate
*Chinese Wushu Association
*British Tai Chi Association
*British DongYue Tai Chi Association
*British Qi Gong Association
*British Jing Wu Association
*Eagle Bear Kickboxing
*Wirral Martial Arts Association
*The Wolfpack Close Quarter Combat
*Anglo Celtic Martial Arts Association
*Seven Stars Stickfighters
*Combat Cane Association
et al

"Honi soit qui mal y pense"
"Shame be to him
who thinks evil of it."

The same as we did last year… NOW IN 2026 We are charged with the traffic management and security for the St Mary’s East...
31/10/2026

The same as we did last year…
NOW IN 2026 We are charged with the traffic management and security for the St Mary’s Eastham Remembrance Day Parade and Cenotaph Service
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2026
CH62 0BL

So we need to know…
1. Which Veterans are joining the 200 metre march from The Sanctuary Military Veterans to St Mary’s Cenotaph at 10.20am
2. Who is willing to volunteer as a steward
Refreshments/ Guides/ info Staff
3. Who is available to join the security detail
Please Phone Brian McKinney to confirm
07802957522

A Thank You to GailA special acknowledgement and heartfelt thank you to Gail, one of the Seven Stars Sanctuary’s most de...
06/10/2026

A Thank You to Gail

A special acknowledgement and heartfelt thank you to Gail, one of the Seven Stars Sanctuary’s most dedicated volunteers.

Gail works tirelessly behind the scenes, cleaning, polishing and caring for the Sanctuary. Much of what she does may go unnoticed, but everyone who walks through our doors benefits from her efforts.

Because of Gail, our Martial Arts and T’ai Chi students have a clean and welcoming environment in which to train, and our Sanctuary Military Veterans can meet together in comfort — often with Gail making sure there is tea and sandwiches waiting for them as well!

Places such as the Seven Stars Sanctuary do not look after themselves. They depend upon people who are prepared to quietly give their time and effort for the benefit of others.

Thank you, Gail, from all of us who use and benefit from the Seven Stars Sanctuary. Your hard work is noticed, valued and very much appreciated. 🙏

22/09/2026

Into the Mystic… ☯️

06/09/2026

You never know who’s going to call in for a brew on a Sunday morning 🇬🇧
Some of Cheshire & Merseyside Military Vehicles Trust dropped in for a brew on their way to a Family Day at Vauxhalls
Amongst them were a Foden Off Roader
8 X 6 and a Hong Kong Police Saracen
A few of our Sanctuary Military Veterans were on hand to reminisce over the sight and sound 🇬🇧

17/08/2026

VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧

Hosted by Brian McKinney and The Sanctuary Military Veterans at Seven Stars Sanctuary, Eastham.

Video 2 — The Sanctuary Military Veterans Welcome the Mayor of Wirral

Following her arrival at Seven Stars Sanctuary, the Mayor of Wirral, Councillor Mary Jordan, was introduced personally to members of The Sanctuary Military Veterans.

The introductions were overseen by Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Jones, 1 Para Veteran.

First to greet the Mayor was Phil, a 3 Para Veteran of the Falklands War and other campaigns, followed in turn by fellow veterans, each being personally introduced and welcomed by the Mayor.

A simple but important moment — veterans from different regiments, services and generations coming together and receiving the recognition and respect their service deserves.

Honour • Remembrance • Fellowship

No Veteran Stands Alone. 🇬🇧

VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧With my good friend Professor Ged Byrne MBE, who kindly joined us at Seven Stars Sanctuary for our VJ Day ...
17/08/2026

VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧

With my good friend Professor Ged Byrne MBE, who kindly joined us at Seven Stars Sanctuary for our VJ Day commemoration.

Professor Byrne has held senior roles in medicine, healthcare and medical education, including Director of Global Health at NHS England, Professor of Medical Education, Director at UHSM, National Teaching Fellow, and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Despite an exceptionally busy schedule and international commitments, Ged found the time to attend and show his personal support for myself, the Sanctuary Military Veterans, and the wider work of Seven Stars Sanctuary.

It was a genuine pleasure to welcome an old friend to the Sanctuary and to have his support on such an important occasion.

Thank you, Ged. Your presence and support were very much appreciated. 🇬🇧

VJ Day 2026 • Seven Stars Sanctuary • Sanctuary Military Veterans
NO VETERAN STANDS ALONE

Photo: with The Reverend Beth Glover of St Mary’s Church Eastham VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧Hosted by Brian McKinney and The Sanctuar...
17/08/2026

Photo: with The Reverend Beth Glover of St Mary’s Church Eastham

VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧
Hosted by Brian McKinney and The Sanctuary Military Veterans at Seven Stars Sanctuary
VIP Guest speakers included:
The Mayor of Wirral Councillor Mary Jordan
Reverend Beth Glover of St Mary’s
Professor Ged Byrne MBE
Director of Global Health
Mike Berry Author of bestseller “When Johnny came Marching Home”
John Smith SAS Veteran

Photo: with The Mayor of Wirral Councillor Mary JordanVJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧Hosted by Brian McKinney and The Sanctuary Military ...
17/08/2026

Photo: with The Mayor of Wirral Councillor Mary Jordan

VJ DAY 2026 🇬🇧
Hosted by Brian McKinney and The Sanctuary Military Veterans at Seven Stars Sanctuary
VIP Guest speakers included:
The Mayor of Wirral Councillor Mary Jordan
Reverend Beth Glover of St Mary’s
Professor Ged Byrne MBE
Director of Global Health
Mike Berry Author of bestseller “When Johnny came Marching Home”
John Smith SAS Veteran

Address

Torr Hall Eastham Village Road
Eastham
CH620BL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+441513278060

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