Terms and Benefits
Networking Your Group or Grove Through The Druid Network
Here you will find information on the requirements and benefits of joining this community.
The Druid Network does not require Groves, Gorseddau and other groups to be run by individuals who have trained in recognized Orders. As far as we are concerned, it is not high levels of training but the sincerity, honesty and honour of a group that measures its value as a part of today's growing international Druid community. On that basis any group who can agree with this premise and declares their dedication to Druidry are welcome to join this community.
The Druid Network welcomes Groups who are affiliated to Druid Orders as well as those that are independent.
Following on from the above, The Druid Network requires open sincerity and honesty of communication to be an integral part of the relationship between the Network and the Group, as well as in the Group's presentation of itself and within the Group amongst its members. We also ask that those applying read the Foreword of the Druid Network's Constitution where the definition of Druidry and its practice as used by The Druid Network are given.
The Druid Network does not require those running the Group to be paid-up members of the Network.
Why Network?
Networking a Grove, Gorsedd or other group through The Druid Network offers a number of benefits.
- By joining our listing groups are seen as being backed by The Druid Network, benefiting from having its administrative and magical energy behind them, free of regulations about how they should practise or how Druidry is defined.
- Our aim is to offer the opportunity and encourage the creation of a Groves and Gorseddau community where ideas can be shared, problems discussed, revelations celebrated. As with any part of the Network this community can be dipped into by the more solitary and independent or used simply as a resource; whilst others might choose to participate actively in its creation.
- Each Group is offered its own web page in the openly accessible area of the website, as well as an option to take a web page open only to Druid Network members. Groups can use these pages to give a full description of the Group, presenting themselves before the wider community, other members, the ancestors and the gods. If the Group has its own website, a link can be established here. If it doesn't have its own site, the page can be used to display Grove members' creativity.
- Those Groves who are open to new members have a way of being found and contacted. The listing on the open page can give contact details if Groves wish, or all contact details can be reserved for the members' only area.
- Groves who are not currently seeking new members have an opportunity to present themselves and what they are achieving, to be witnessed by the gods and the ancestors, and to inspire other Groves and members of the Network worldwide.
- If a Group is embarking on a project, the Network's Grove and Gorseddau community can act as a forum within which support can be generated - whether that is physical, technical, spiritual, emotional or magical.
- Grove leaders or representatives are welcome to attend our Groves' Day, held annually in the Midlands, where individuals and groups are given support setting up and running Groves. Questions and answers are shared, ideas and inspiration too. The day ends with an integrating and celebratory ritual.
- Groves are also invited to contribute to our Quarterly Newsletter. This is a way of drawing the community together through inspiration and shared experience. It also provides another means, if they wish, to open their doors to members of other Groups who might wish to attend their open events. The newsletter is distributed at each solar festival, the deadline for contributions usually being two weeks beforehand. Members may view past newsletters here.
How to join the Groves Community
Group leaders need simply send their name, postal address, and phone number with a short description of the Group that gives an idea of your style and practice by email to the Groves Community Co-ordinator
We also ask that those applying read and give their assent to the Foreword of the Druid Network's Constitution where the definition of Druidry and its practice as used by The Druid Network are given.
If you are not known to TDN we may ask for references, in order to ensure that we can happily invite others to contact you.