Events in Britain and Europe March 2011
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Summary - click on links to go to full details:
- Exploring our relationship with the 5 Elements, Sun 06 Mar, Derbyshire
- Way of Awen Spring Playshop, Sun 13 Mar, Minerva Centre, Bath
- Silver Apples of the Moon, Golden Apples of the Sun, Sat 19 Mar, Hawkwood College, nr Stroud
- The Gorsedd of the Bards of Caer Abiri, Sun 20 Mar, Avebury, Wiltshire
- Tuatha de Bridget - Ostera/Spring Equinox, Sun 20 Mar, Pollok Country Park, Pollokshields Road, Glasgow
Sun 06 Mar
EXPLORING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE 5 ELEMENTS
Derbyshire
A series of heart-warming, heart-opening workshops developing skills that enable us to be more effective in creating positive change in our personal lives, in our communities and in our world.
Multiple Dates: 17th October 2010 (EARTH); 28th November 2010 (AIR); 30th January 2011 (FIRE); 6th March 2011 WATER; 8th May 2011 (THE WEB OF LIFE)
For further Info: 01629 825675
Sun 13 Mar
WAY OF AWEN SPRING PLAYSHOP
Minerva Centre, Bath
11am-4pm
Using storytelling, poetry, role-play, painting, movement, sound, journeying and discussion, we'll look at aspects of the Taliesin legend - focusing on the final key stages of the story, when Gwion becomes the Twice-born bard. A chance to share research into Celtic mysteries; any stories, songs or poems; connect with the Awen; and have a bardic initiation! Take your bardic vow and embark upon your bardic journey in earnest with the support of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable peer group. Make 2011 the Year of the Awen!
Bring pen, notebook & something 'special' to wear for ceremony - blue, ideally. Refreshments available (for donations to the centre) but feel free to bring packed lunch. See The Way of Awen, published by O Books.
£30 for the day. Contact: 01453 765660 or email kevan [at] wayofawen [dot] com
Sat 19 Mar
SILVER APPLES OF THE MOON, GOLDEN APPLES OF THE SUN
Hawkwood College, nr Stroud
7-10pm
An enchanting evening of storytelling, poetry, & Spring magic with Kevan Manwaring & you!
£10/8 conc. on the door
'I went for a walk in a hazel wood, because a fire was in my head...' So wrote WB Yeats. On the evening of the Spring Equinox full moon - a time of balance between night and day, and the highest tide of the year, we'll use the ancient arts of story and poetry to celebrate the turning of the wheel. The evening will begin with a bardic performance by Kevan, former Bard of Bath; next, he'll take you through a 'playshop' in bardic inspiration and performance; before the grand finale - a co-created story-ceremony inspired by this special time, and a chance to share any seasonal musings/ prayers/intentions. Together, we’ll kindle the ‘fire in the head’, and on a wave of Spring energy, stand up and shine!
No experience necessary.
Bring pen, notebook, something 'special' to wear for the story-ceremony, & any images or objects that sum up the season for you.
Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud GL6 7QW
Venue Tel: 01453 759034
http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
Sun 20 Mar
THE GORSEDD OF THE BARDS OF CAER ABIRI
Spring Equinox Gathering
Avebury, Wiltshire
Muster at Noon beside the Café before making the God and Goddess walks to the Sun Circle.
This is an open Gorsedd that welcomes all who come with good intent whatever their personal path.
Do feel free to bring your songs and
poetry, as well as contributions of bread and mead if you wish. But most of all bring your heart.
Please contact Morgan 01458 835518 if you have any queries.
For further details see our Caer Abiri page or our Facebook page.
For information about accommodation around Avebury see our Accomodation page.
Sun 20 Mar
TUATHA DE BRIDGET - IMBOLC
Pollok Country Park, Pollokshields Road, Glasgow
We meet in the Burrell Museum Car Park in Pollok Country Park, Pollokshields Road, Glasgow at 13.00 hrs on all festivals except on MidWinter/Eponalia which is one hour earlier at 12.00hrs (to allow folks to get home afterwards in daylight if possible).
We walk through the North Woods, past the pond and then go ‘off road’ through the woods to the ancient earthworks site where we hold our ceremonies. Once the ceremony is over, we wander back through the woods and normally go into the café inside the Burrell Museum for a hot coffee/tea/chocolate and many have something to eat also. We are children and dog friendly provided both are kept under control and any dogs are kept on a lead during the ceremony. For those with a reduced mobility, there is a shorter walk to the ancient earthworks site or it is permissible to use disability scooters inside the park.
*Warning, the site is not near any toilets, the nearest are at the Burrell Museum, the nearest car park is also here.
On the plus side, there is a very nice shop inside the Burrell where you can buy a range of things from the silly wiggly worms to very beautiful artwork.