Events in Britain and Europe July 2010

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Fri 02 Jul - Sun 04 Jul
GAIA PARTNERSHIP – CHRISTMAS RETREAT WITH ELAINE BROOK
Welsh Borders nr Hay-on-Wye

An opportunity for Resurgence readers to explore some of the key topics from Resurgence in a beautiful eco-setting with solar pool, organic food, and wonderful countryside for walking.

http://www.gaiapartnership.org

£180 residential (+£30 single supplement, less £30 camping)
To book send cheque + your name, address, phone, email, + accommodation & diet you wish, to:
Nurses Cottage, Long Lane, Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0TE.
Telephone: 0845 458 4718
Cheques to Gaia Partnership Ltd

 

Wolfstone Camp

Fri 09 Jul - Sun 11 Jul
WOLFSTONE CAMP
Silverdale (north Lancs)

Wonderful news! The fantastic Wolfstone camp will be back this year at Silverdale!

We are looking forward to seeing you all again Bright blessings and thank you to all those that attended last year. And if you have not been before then we send you a warm welcome to a weekend of workshops, drumming, chanting, stalls and lots more.

A ritual camp fire will be lit at night with drumming, chanting and singing.

This is a Pagan event but is also open to Pagan friendly people too just come with an open heart.

Camping is in a beautiful location surrounded by woodland and amazing views of Morecambe bay with an enchanting stone circle where the opening and closing ceremony will take place.

And we also have the benefit of a clean toilet block with hot showers!

Tickets sold out quickly last year for this lovely weekend Pagan festival so please book early to avoid disappointment. Stall holders are welcome.please get in touch if you would like to run a workshop.

Adult tickets: £25 Children under 16: free

Please contact silvermoon on: 01253 310626 - or 07786282069

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Sat 10 Jul
EXPLORING HERBS
Springfield Sanctuary, Wynyards Farm, Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham, Glos, GL 54 2JR

Exploring herbs means making teas, oils, vinegars and tinctures from whatever is in season. Talking about the herb’s properties and how it is helpful to the body, mind and spirit.

The workshops are free. Participants are asked to make a voluntary contribution towards the upkeep of the Sanctuary. Most people give between £5-£20. Gifts of empty glass jars with lids, brandy, cider vinegar and vodka are also welcome, as is extra time spent weeding/tidying up etc.

All workshops will last from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a packed lunch. Springfield Sanctuary is reached by walking through two fields and is a sloped site without disabled facilities. Most of the workshop time is spent outside. Please come prepared for inclement weather with suitable footwear and warm and waterproof clothing.

For further details please contact: Sarah Head, Tel 0121 707 8269 or email sarah [at] headology [dot] co [dot] uk

Sarah Head B Soc Sci, Dip SFT, MNFSH is a member of the Herb Society and has been studying the medicinal uses of herbs for the past thirteen years, growing over eighty different varieties of herbs in her two herb gardens.

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Sun 11 Jul
BDO BLESSING CEREMONY FOR TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AND REENACTORS' MARKET
Tewkesbury

Every year we team up with members of the Cornovii Grove, OBOD and others to provide a Druid blessing ceremony for the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, the largest such event in Europe. As well as commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury that took place during the Wars of the Roses in 1471, there are acres of stalls selling all manner of amazing items from all periods of history from the Bronze Age to the Victorian era, including clothing, boots and shoes, leatherwork, jewellery, swords, bows, armour, hand-tools, musical instruments, craft supplies, food, drinking horns, toys, games, etc, etc. There's also live music, roaming entertainers, many food stalls, and a beer tent. It's a brilliant day (or weekend) out for all the family and what's more - it's FREE!

For further information see: http://www.druidry.co.uk/bdoopenrites.html

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Sun 11 Jul
THE OMPHALOS MAGICK MOOT PRESENTS "FAIRIES"
Upstairs at the St James Wine Vaults, St James Square, Bath BA1 2TW

The Omphalos Magick Moot presents "Fairies" a talk by Professor Ronald Hutton

Since the 1970s there has been a major revival of interest in traditional fairy lore. This talk is intended to examine accounts of fairies in folk belief from across the British Isles, and to discuss both the nature of fairy folk in the original stories, and the value that those stories had for the people who told them.

The Omphalos Magick Moot will continue in the afternoon with a talking stick style discussion. Regular Omphalos meetings are on the second Sunday of each month, upstairs at the St James Wine Vaults.

Time: 2pm for a 2.30pm start

Cost: £5.00 on the door

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Wed 14 Jul - Sun 18 Jul
DRUID CAMP 2010
Westbury on Severn, near the Forest of Dean

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In keeping with the now traditional rotation through Bard, Ovate and Druid 'theme', this year's camp is Druid. The exact location and further details available here http://www.druidcamp.org.uk/.

 

Sun 18 Jul
COPPICE TASTER DAYS
Dartmoor National Park

Are you interested in...

  • A career in sustainable countryside enterprise?
  • Working in woodland management?
  • Gaining practical skills in traditional, heritage crafts?
  • Learning about woodland ecology?

Enjoy one of our free one-day workshops in the ancient hazel woods of Dartmoor National Park.

Once common, coppice woodlands provide a truly sustainable source of food, shelter and raw materials for people and wildlife. Today, we have almost none left. The Sustainable Coppice Partnership has been set up to revive and revitalise coppicing in Devon for the benefit of wildlife and people, and to make heritage products for today’s consumers. The project aims to inform, educate and train people in traditional coppice skills and to create opportunities for new sustainable rural jobs and new sustainable woodlands for future generations to use and enjoy.

Limited places so book NOW

For further details or to book your place, call Dr Tean Mitchell 01752 666198 or email tean [at] sustainablecoppice [dot] org

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Fri 24 Jul - Sun 29 Jul
GAIA PARTNERSHIP – CHRISTMAS RETREAT WITH ELAINE BROOK
Welsh Borders nr Hay-on-Wye

An exploration of Earth Jurisprudence and its implications for ourselves as individuals as well as the hope for changing course on a global scale.

http://www.gaiapartnership.org

(prices and other details to-be-confirmed)

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Sun 25 Jul
GORSEDD OF RHIANNON AND THE WHITE HORSE
Meet at Uffington Whitte Horse main car park

Join us to share in the passing of the wheel of the year.

Join us to celebrate at this Golden time of abundance.

All welcome who come in wonder and Peace.

Please bring drum and rattle to celebrate.

Offerings to spirits of place.

Open of Heart and wondering mind.

Poems or creativity to share.

Following the Gorsedd we shall be holding a celebratory picnic. Please bring food to share if you would like to join us.

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Sun 25 Jul
MEGALITHIC PORTAL ANCIENT SITE HUNT
North and East Kent

Part of the Festival of British Archaeology, Sun 25th July 2010, from 10am to 5.30pm

On the day we will be exploring fascinating and little-known ancient sites in North and East Kent. There will be teams of us exploring the area on the day - full itinerary to be posted nearer the time. Note: If you would like to take part please let Andy B know so we can plan for locations and numbers.

FFI: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413846

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Wed 28 Jul - Sun 01 Aug (with Fringe events from 26th July)
GLASTONBURY GODDESS CONFERENCE 2010 - CELEBRATING THE GODDESS OF LOVE
Glastonbury

With contributions from Alessandra Belloni, Barbara Meiklejohn-Free, Deonesea la Fey, Freddie Foosiya Miller, Georgina Sirett-Hardie, Grael Corsini, Isabella Verbruggen, Isabella Weber, Jacqui Woodward-Smith, Jane Meredith, Jay Keshava , Joanne Foucher, Julie Felix, Kathy Jones, Katinka Soetens, Kay Dayton, Kellianna, Koko Newport, Lady Olivia Durdin Robertson, Loes Moezelaar, Lydia Lite, Lynne Orchard, Marguerite Rigoglioso, Mike Jones, Miriam Wallraven, Natasha War dle, Nicki Mackay, Oona McFarlane, Oshia Drury, Peter Wood, Rose Flint, Sally Pullinger, Tegwyn Hyndman and Trevor Nuthall. Plus priestesses of the Goddess and Avalon and other traditions, helpful Melissas and lots lovely more women and men.

With Ceremonies, Adorations and Praise Songs to the Goddess of Love, Sensuality, Sexuality and Beauty, the Goddess as Lover. We honour Her as the beautiful Flower Goddess Blodeuwedd, who is also Owlface, as Nimue of the Glass Isle, Ele n of the Trackways, Ertha the Earth, Sheela na Gig of the Gateways, Arianrhod of the Silver Wheel, Gerwyn the Virgin Foot-holder, Eostre of Springtime and Nolava the Lover, Lady of Avalon. We will celebrate many aspects of Love, from self love, to the love in our relationships, sexual love, and spiritual love.

Participate in inspiring workshops, listen to fascinating presentations, see beautiful artwork & stalls, performances, music, song, poetry and dance. Fill your heart with Her Love and Beauty. Join one of Nine Heart Circles for support and to participate fully in Ceremonies throughout the Conference. Dance the night away at the Goddess Gala Buffet and Masque and join our Procession through the Landscape to Chalice Hill with a Red Fruit and Chocolate Feast!

Further details are available at http://www.goddessconference.com or via email at goddesconference [at] ukonline [dot] co [dot] uk

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Sat 31 Jul
MEGALITHIC PORTAL ANCIENT SITE HUNT
The Brecon Beacons

Part of the Festival of British Archaeology, 31st July 2010 from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Use the Megalithic Portal to discover prehistoric sites near you, and visit some wonderful locations near Brecon. Talks, displays and demonstrations throughout the day. We will also be at Brecon Library on the morning of the 31st.

Note: We hope you will try to join us on the day if you are within travelling distance

FFI: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413847

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