On these pages are links to web based resources we feel would be useful to the
Druid, Pagan and nature spirituality community. If you would like to be listed here, please email us by using
our contact web form.
If you are seeking information on Druid Groups, Orders, Gorseddau or
Groves, please visit the Druid Directory,
Affiliated Groups and Sacred Sites pages.
If you are looking for Druidry Courses, please visit our
Learning pages.
KEY LINKS
Groups with which The Druid Network has close associations:
The Council of British Druid Orders (CoBDO)
CoBDO is a loose
coalition of small Druid Orders, initially brought together to discuss
the issue of free access to Stonehenge for Druid ritual. TDN has been
associate members (whereby CoBDO do not represent TDN, and TDN does not
get involved in CoBDO policy or internal affairs). Currently it is in a
state of internal instability and TDN has withdrawn from membership
until such time as the causes of the instability cease to be relevant.
Our representative is Kestrel (Angela Grant). Please direct any queries to her at CoBDO Liaison.
The
Druid Camp
The Druid Camp is an annual event, held in mid July in the Forest of Dean.
Possibly the biggest gathering of the Druid community each year, it welcomes anyone walking the
paths of the Druid tradition and any curious and respectful of that tradition. The camp is run
jointly by Emma Restall Orr of The Druid Network, Mark Graham of Charnwood Grove, and Rainbow
2000.
Contact : See their Contact
Page.
The
Gorsedd of Bards of Caer Abiri
A group that runs public Druid rites within the circle at Avebury, particularly
at the Equinoxes and close to the cross-quarter or fire festivals. It is deeply rooted in the
British Druid Order and The Druid Network. However, anyone is welcome to attend the rites who comes
with respect for the spirits of the place and of the ancestors.
Contact : Morgan - Email :morgan [at] abiri-gorsedd [dot] org [dot] uk">morgan [at] abiri-gorsedd [dot] org [dot] uk
Honouring the
Ancient Dead (HAD)
HAD is a Pagan organization set up to interact between the world of archaeology
/ museums / the government, and the Pagan community as a whole. Its main premise is to inform and
encourage these secular bodies to handle with respect human remains and associated/sacred artefacts
that are either clearly Pagan or originate from pre-sixth century Britain, and to educate these
bodies about Pagan spiritual sensitivities.
HAD has links with PEBBLE,
dealing with this side of PEBBLE's interaction with the British government. It is run by a council
of theological advisors which encompass the broad stretch of modern British Paganisms, with backing
from a group of academic and field advisors. Local teams are set up for particular projects.
Contact : Emma Restall Orr - Email :office [at] honour [dot] org [dot] uk
The Lammas Games and Eisteddfod
The Lammas Games is an annual charity fundraising event, at the heart of which is
the Eisteddfod, or bardic contest, for the Spear of Lugh. As well as the Eisteddfod, the day is
filled with talks, traditional games (cheese hurling, wife carrying, not to mention the 5-a-side
football tournament), stalls, great food, real ale. Set in the grounds of an old mansion in south
Oxfordshire, the event is organized by The Druid Network with Ice and Fire, Braziers Park and a
good number of individuals who make up the team.
Contact : See their Contact Page.
Public Body Liaison Committee for British Paganism (PEBBLE)
PEBBLE is the "Public Body Liaison Committee for British Paganism", set
up by a number of Pagan organisations following a report by the Home Office's Faith Communities
Unit, in which guidelines were set out for all government departments to include minority faith
groups in consultations regarding laws and guidance that affects them.
PEBBLE is not so much an organization itself, but a network that provides
guidance for individuals within Paganism who are seeking to engage with government and other
official bodies, such as hospitals, schools, prisons, museums and so on. It also aims to provide
lines of communication for those in government to talk to the Pagan community, through Pagan bodies
affiliated to PEBBLE, such as PIPS (Pagans in Public Service) and
HAD (Honouring the Ancient Dead).
The PEBBLE committee is presently made up of representatives from a number of
groups, including the Pagan Federation and the Council of British Druid Orders. A website is in
construction that will list affiliated groups and explain the process that others can take in order
to get more involved.
Contact details are being organized. Send email to
bobcat [at] druidnetwork [dot] org
for the time being and more information will be forthcoming soon.
The Silver Branch
Bardic Network
A Bardic Network for the 21st Century. The Silver Branch Bardic Network is open
to all interested in the Bardic Tradition: storytellers; poets; musicians; singer/songwriters;
celebrants of all kinds; writers; academics; audience; healers. The intention of The Silver Branch
is to: honour the Bardic Tradition; provide a voice for modern bards; create a community;share
information & news; co-publicise events/workshops/publications; offer peer support; organise
social gatherings; run eisteddfodau & showcases; hold small sharing camps; acknowledge &
link to other organisations and communities; raise the Awen; and use the magic of words for healing
the world and humankind.
The Silver Branch Bardic Network is free to join for the first year (reviewed
thereafter, subject to running costs etc).
Register your interest now, email:
the-silver-branch-subscribe [at] yahoogroups [dot] co [dot] uk
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BARDIC and OVATIC ARTS
Dance
Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris
The Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris blend ancient North European Mythology and English
Border Morris dance. We aim to capture some of the original mystique and magic of our past for our
audience. We hope you enjoy the spectacle and the robust English music that accompanies it.
Wolf's Head and Vixen Morris
Gothic-a-Go-Go! The online home of Medway's finest export since the pineapple!
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Film
The Wild Horses of
Newbury
Watch this short video online. ‘The Wild Horses of Newbury’ shows the magical
encounter when two ‘wild’ horses turn up and try and disrupt the felling of two huge old Oak trees
during a road building scheme, has to be seen to be believed. Speaks volumes on nature and the
environment. Film by Mike Carroll.
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Music
Alison Williams Bailey
Alison comes from the Toad Rock near Tunbridge Wells. Since discovering her
Fathers ancestry, Alison has been researching her ,"Ancestral Places", and their Native
ritual, music and dance. She has also lived amongst the Sami, an indigenous people of Norway,
Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. Her songs are influenced by these experiences,
visiting the Sami and the magic of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights and also the Native
Traditions within the British Isles.
Bardicarts.com
The website of Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee. Damh is a Celtic musician and
songwriter whose songs tell the tales of the the myths and stories of the land. Cerri is an artist
and poet whose inspiration is drawn from the natural world.
The Blue Horses
“Fiddle Driven Celtic Rock Dudes.” Decidedly at the heavy end of the
folk rock spectrum, Bluehorses fuse Celtic themes, classic rock improvisations and thoughtful,
witty lyrics.
Clarsach.net
An introduction to the historical Gaelic harp, or clàrsach, of Ireland and
the Scottish Highlands. Includes history, lore, reading and listening guides, audio and video
examples and online teaching material.
Earlygaelicharp.info
From early medieval times to the 19th century, a unique and special kind of harp
was played throughout Ireland and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Since the 1970s there has
been a significant revival of the historical Gaelic harp. This website aims to support that revival
by providing impartial and reliable information about the instrument, music and tradition.
Electric Druids
Their website says 'Electric Druids comprise 3 guys whose musical and lyrical
intentions are to stir the melting pot of hard rock to a new and potent fervour and in so doing,
seduce you all!' They're based in the West of Canada.
Historical Harp Society of
Ireland
Accurate replica medieval harps, available to
buy or rent through the Historical
Harp Society of Ireland. These unique new instruments exactly copy the 15th Century "Trinity
College" harp in a simple affordable way.
Inkubus Sukkubus
Web site of the band.
MacDonald Harps
Situated in Portnalong on the west coast of the Isle of Skye, Macdonald harps handcraft wire strung Clarsachs built using only windblown and sustainable woodland timber from the Scottish Highlands.
Mary Jane
“The UK’s premier underground English folk rock band”
Mazlyn Jones
With 8 albums to his credit, recent high profile TV collaborations with the BBC,
and a new and growing audience in the dance / rave scene boosting his traditional, long standing
folk / roots / progressive following, Mazlyn Jones is perhaps at last on the verge of getting the
wider acclaim and recognition that critics have often felt he deserves.
Nigel Shaw
and Carolyn Hillyer
Nigel Shaw is a composer, musician and flute-maker, whose journey with music
began over twenty years ago. The inspiration for most of his music stems from the spirit of the
land, with it's cycles of power, mystery and gentle beauty. In the creation of his music, Nigel
uses many ancient instruments including handmade wooden and clay flutes, traditional whistles and
recorders, smallpipes, Fujara (Slovakian overtone flute), drums and percussion.
Carolyn Hillyer is a musician, a composer of strong beautiful songs and raw
inspiring chants. She sings of ancient spirit and hidden memory. She is an artist, a painter of
goddess images, of deep-woman archetypes, of sacred landscape in the human form. She is a writer,
with an unusual perspective on woman's mystery, a creator of powerful mythic stories, a weaver of
words. She is also a weaver on the loom.
Praying
for the Rain
Music which celebrates diversity and ethnic traditions using an eclectic mix of
sounds and rhythms, creating a vibrant and compelling experience.
Seize The Day
"Bold, Beautiful, Frontline Folk" ... The Guardian
We stand for personal empowerment, social conscience, caring for the environment and challenging
ourselves to make a difference
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Poetry
Rosa Romani
Rosa is a singer, soul-poet, traveller and animal rights campaigner
travelling/living in the far West of England. Her creative work is dedicated to awakening the wild
heart, hopefully inspiring people to be more response-able to the Mother Earth and our creature
kin. This she aims to do in a joyous way, with humour as well as profound insights, by sharing the
enchantment she finds in her everyday life. She is dedicated to making a contribution, and perhaps
some small difference, through her creativity. Working closely with spirit, in as much harmony with
the land as is possible, Rosa seeks to express her understanding of the beauty and
interconnectedness of all life, seen or unseen.
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Storytelling
Tallyessin - The Shining
Brow
Website of Tallyessin (aka Kevan Manwaring) winner of the Bardic Chair of Caer
Badon: storyteller, poet, teacher and author of The Bardic Handbook & others.
Information about workshops, publications and performances, plus background, links, bardic tales
and poems.
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Visual arts
The British Visionary Artists'
Group
The British Visionary Artists' Group aim to entertain, educate, stir and uplift
the spirit through their wonderful art of pagan and visionary imagary. Many artists within this
group have had art featured in leading pagan and New Age magazines and books, cards and prints.
Artists include Neil Geddes-Ward, Marc Potts, Mark Kirwan-Hayhoe, and Martin Herbert.
www.colldruien [at] moonfruit [dot] com" target="_blank">Colldruien - Taryns
Imagicals
A site containing examples of artwork, imagery and magic inspired by Nature,
Native British Spirituality, Celtic Mythology and musings from the four quarters of the fertile
imagination of Taryn Shrigley.
Neil Geddes-Ward
Leading Pagan and Visionary artist Neil Geddes-Ward invites you to take a trip to
the magical realms of wonder through his fantastic art, that has been featured both on TV and in
magazines as well as prints and cards. Not to be missed!
Poppy Palin
Poppy is a Tattoo Artist, Author, Illustrator, Singer and Soul-Poet. This site
contains a retrospective of the last 20 years of Poppy's wild-spirited work, including: Books,
Sacred Tattoo Art, Illustrations, Original Artworks, Music and Soul-Poetry, and much else besides.
Poppy has provided much of the original artwork on The Druid Network website.
Sarah
Vivian
Cornish Pagan Artist - Painting to celebrate the spirit of the land.
Spirals - The art of Deborah Holman
Featured in various place on The Druid Network website this is the homepage of
this inspirational artist.
In her own words: "I am totally captivated by the myths and legends of the
Celts - and everything Celtic/Druid - which reflect strongly in my more recent works."
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Hand-made Products
Wiccaway
Online wiccan store. Makers of Pagan/Wiccan products. Specialising in hand
crafted witches brooms, altars, wands etc. Many gifts available.
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Miscellaneous
www.bardic.org
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CELTIC
Black Raven
The Site On Celtic Wisdom And Belgian Megaliths
Celtic Designs - Chris
Down
Site of the illustrator Chris Down who specialises in Celtic Art and which
contains many examples of the artwork he has produced including those for books and cards.
Celtic
Shaman's Universe
Shamans are walkers between worlds. They journey, (spirit travel) sometimes, but
not always, while in trance. In this journeying they go out of their physical bodies into other
worlds (also called spirit worlds in non ordinary reality) in order to gain understanding, knowing,
knowledge, the 'bigger picture'. From this they enable (or sometimes undertake on behalf of)
en-wholing (healing) other beings, creatures, people, plants, the land itself. Journeying is an
essential part of being a shaman - else he is not walking between worlds. It can be difficult and
dangerous. To be a shaman requires total commitment....
Celtic Studies
Resources
Annotated bibliographies and links on things Celtic and medieval, including Old
and Middle Irish literature, Celtic mythology, Celtic language, and FAQs, edited and compiled by an
opinionated medievalist.
Celtic Whispers - A
World of Myth, Magic and Lore
Celtic Whispers is one of the Internet's largest free resources and aims to
introduce people to the Celtic path and their myths, magic and lore, through poetry, art and
articles.
Clannada na Gadelica
Clannada na Gadelica is a no cost library of materials made available by the
generous contributions of the authors.
Kernunnos
These pages concern Celtic myth and legends, archeology and artistic symbolism on
coins and artifacts. The focus is on pre-Christian Celtic history and on modern Druidry.
Summerlands
The Summerlands is a Celtic Pagan Community dedicated to rediscovering,
preserving, disseminating, and when necessary, recreating that which was lost to us ... the magick,
history, customs, and religions of our ancestors. We are about worshipping and celebrating the old
Gods and Goddesses in Ways both ancient and new ... in walking the path that Spirit leads us upon
... in rediscovering our connection with the Spirit of Our People.
We have an extensive library of writings, articles, links and courses in our
public library. Our web interface is very interactive and we are in the initial stages of
establishing both the Summerlands Press and the Summerschool Druid Seminary to assist in promoting
Celtic and Druidic work throughout the world. Some of our members are leaders in Druid
organizations while others are artists, Bards, Druids and Paganfolk like.
Contact Searles O'Dubhain at
odubhain [at] comcast [dot] net for more information or to offer
your ideas and inputs.
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DISCUSSION FORUMS
For The Druid Network Forums, please log on in the members
area.
Asatru-U
Discuss Asatru (Germanic Heathen) courses and introductory material
This group will discuss development and implementation of Asatru (Germanic
Heathen) courses for different kinds of students; for different levels of rigor and abstraction;
and for directed and independent study. The group will also develop introductory materials that can
be distributed offline. This discussion group operates loosely under the umbrella of the Reeves
Hall of the Frigga's Web Association and will adhere to the FWA policies on civil conduct
(available at
http://www.friggasweb.org). Unless
otherwise noted, the contents of an individual message is the property of the person who wrote it.
The compiled archives of the list and any course material developed by the list may be used only
with the permission of the list owner or the Reeves Hall of the Frigga's Web Association.
HE Pagan Families UK
This is a support egroup (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HEPaganFamiliesUK/) for pagan, or pagan friendly, families either home educating, or thinking about home educating, in the UK. It's here to offer support, chat, post interesting links to websites/blogs, share educating ideas and celebrations. The door is open, welcome one and all....
Kindred-UK
We hopefully will grow to encompass many individuals, hearths, groups and
kindreds, all working together yet keeping their own individuality. We are not here to tell you
how to blot, or any other aspect of Heathen belief. To share knowledge, experience, friendship, to
learn and grow as a larger community.
Pagan and Christian Moot
This website and accompanying message board has its origins in a desire to
provide a forum where Pagans and Christians can learn about each others beliefs, burst a few myth
bubbles and gain a greater understanding of why people believe and act on those beliefs as they do.
Unlike the excellent Christian based websites that fulfil a similar role, the underlying purpose of
this board is not to promote any specific faith path over another. The role is not to seek
similarities in the beliefs to the exclusion of differences (although similarities do exist). The
purpose is to provide an honest and non judgemental area on the worldwide web where people can
begin to break down the barriers to communication between two faith groups.
Pagan Paths UK
This site welcomes pagans from any walk of life regardless of which path you
follow, whether that be Wicca, Traditional Witchcraft, Druidry, Heathen, Asatru etc. Pagan Paths
started out in early 2003 as an online web community but has undergone many changes to make it the
successful site with hundreds of members that it is today.
Inside there are many forums for you to participate in the friendly discussions.
We hope this site to be one where you will feel the comfort and the freedom to express your
religious views, where you will be met with a warm tolerant atmosphere.
UKHeathenry
Heathen networking and discussion in UK. This list is set up to facilitate
networking and contact, relevant announcements, and discussion within UK Heathenry (including Elder
Troth, Asatru, Norse, Germanic or Saxon Paganism, Northern Traditions, etc.) It is open to all who
are drawn to the Aesir and Vanir, the Disir, and/or the LandSpirits, and who want to network with
other Heathens.
UK Pagan
Internet Community for Pagans in the UK
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DRUID COMMUNITY
Bond of Druids
A Druid Journal is intended to be a
publication where individuals on the Druid path, in all its varied forms,
can share a wide array of interests, experiences, expertise and knowledge
with the larger communities of Druids. We hope that the electronic and paper
format options will provide a medium that allows us to ponder, reflect, and
then continue to talk with each other.
The Druid Network Directory
Here The Druid Network offers a place where Druid organizations around the world
can present themselves, in their own words.
DruidNews
This site logs news and articles related to Druidry across the world. It is
a weblog and can be described as a cross between a journal and a links page.
Druidschool
Druidschool will show you how to hold the higher awareness of the true Celtic
Druid through our Homestudy Online Course and our Workshops. We offer two aspects of the training
to be a Celtic Druid - Ritual Ceremony and Psychic Development. We also share ways on how to find
the third aspect - Sacred Knowledge.
DruidWiki
The DruidWiki provides a base for ideas to take form, evolve and be shared freely
with not only the Druid community, but the world community also. Anyone interested in Druidry today
is welcomed to the DruidWiki to impart learning, and to learn alike. The Druidwiki is a public
writable environment, you simply need to register to begin leaving your mark.
eDruid Press
A recently opened online library that makes the full text of every publication
available. Every page of every work is accessible for a free preview. The paperless publishing
model is fully web based and environmentally friendly. The Library features well-researched, high
quality books and articles dealing with Celtic and Druid Studies, the Ogham alphabet, herbal
medicine and herb lore, and other topics of interest to pagans. The eDruid Press Online Library
uses a browser based Web Book Reader, which features a sophisticated search function that allows
the reader to find any word or phrase within the text. Results are organized on a separate page
with the search term highlighted and shown in context and a hyperlink to the associated page. Once
you've used the search feature, you'll never want to go back to old-fashioned paper books.
Submissions from established and aspiring authors are welcomed.
Healthy Druid
Our ideal is to find and make available knowledge on cause-oriented,
self-empowering, accessible, psychologically and ecologically respectful healing. Dominant medicine
is unfortunately light-years away from searching in that direction. This does not mean that we do
not need their expertise, technology, and sometimes medication. On this website you will find:
- healing meditations
- links to info on sacred stone sites
- list of things to watch to prevent unbalance in your lifestyle
- list of websites that provide access to practioners and healing centres in various
countries
- list of links to sigificant internet healing sites with list of not yet generally known
avantgarde and effective techniques to cure conditions
- list of OBOD therapists in the Low Lands (Netherlands and Flanders)
- link to international list of OBOD therapists, members of the international healing college
Irish Druid Network (IDN)
Irish Druid Network provides a directory of druids, druid organisations and druid events in the 32 counties of Ireland as well as a list of related informative websites. The IDN website exists solely to facilitate better communication within the Irish druid community and to provide an information resource to all those interested in druidry in Ireland. IDN is a free service with no affiliations and strives to remain completely impartial.
La Arboleda Sagrada; An Garrán Beannaithe
A Spanish language Druid web site. Contains many translated ancient text for the Spanish speaking Druid community.
Peregrine Druids
This site is intended to give personal insights and opinions on a variety of
Druid subjects. There is no teaching - readers must make up their own minds about the comments and
references.
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EARTH and ENVIRONMENT
Biodynamic
Gardening Initiative
It seems the word "agriculture" can be a bit intimidating to ordinary
gardeners. There is the "feel" that you must be a farm, have your own animals, supply
your own cow manure, make your own preparations. Yes, perhaps this is an ideal, but it's not
possible for the majority of us. The Biodynamic Gardening Initiative is about showing how it is
possible for anyone to work biodynamically. We want to do this by being a centre to which people
can come, see, learn, work ... and then take it home to their own garden, be it a window box or
umpteen acres. The founders of the Biodynamic Gardening Initiative are dedicated to promoting
biodynamic gardening.
British-Trees.com
This site contains a wealth of reference material for all those interested in
native British trees. So whether your interest is in conservation or forestry feel free to dip
in!
British Union for the Abolition of
Vivisection
Founded in 1898, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is the
world's leading anti-vivisection campaigning organisation. The BUAV is dedicated to using all
peaceful means possible to end animal experiments, both nationally and internationally. The BUAV
opposes all animal experiments on both ethical and scientific grounds and our campaigns cover
issues such as cosmetics, household products, pet food, medical research, EU chemicals &
genetic engineering.
Centre for Alternative
Technology
CAT is an environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to
live more sustainably. A solutions driven organisation, offering practical solutions to
environmental problems, our key areas of work are renewable energy, environmental building, energy
efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems. We have been in existence for 25
years.
Council for
British Archaeology
The CBA is the principal UK-wide non-governmental organisation that promotes
knowledge, appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future
generations.
Dragon Environmental
Network
Dragon draw from many traditions to link environmental action with magical
practice. We focus on eco-magic, using magic and ritual to stop environmental destruction and
channel positive energy to those who protect the land. The site includes eco-magic techniques,
articles, and campaign information from both past (e.g. Newbury), and present.
English
Nature
Nature For People is about enriching England's wildlife and geology for everyone.
Over two-years, this project will restore and recreate some of our most valuable habitats, try out
new techniques, and bring knowledge and enjoyment of our wildlife to the wider public.
Environ
Environ is an independent charity working to improve the environment and the
communities we live in. We provide information, advice and practical help to encourage individuals
and organisations to take practical steps towards a more sustainable future.
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life
better for people.
Greenpeace (UK) or
Greenpeace (International)
Greenpeace is an independent non-profit global campaigning organization that uses
non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and their causes. We
research the solutions and alternatives to help provide a path for a green and peaceful future.
Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.
Greenpeace organises public campaigns for the protection of oceans and ancient forest, for the
phasing-out of fossil fuels and the promotion of renewable energies in order to stop climate
change, for the elimination of toxic chemicals, against the release of genetically modified
organisms into nature, for nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear contamination.
Rare Breeds Survival
Trust
Founded in 1973, The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is the only national
conservation organisation whose aim is to secure sustainable futures for over seventy breeds of
native British farm animals, who are identified as being rare and threatened within the UK.
Conserving these rare breeds forms an essential part of greener farming systems by helping the
environment and improving the quality of the food we eat.
Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds - RSPB
RSPB for birds for people for life. Official website.
United Nations Environment
Programme
To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by
inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without
compromising that of future generations.
The Woodland
Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the
protection of our native woodland heritage.
See also our Environment section
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MARTIAL ARTS
Stavox and
Ice and Fire
Western Martial Art from the Norse tradition which focuses on effective action
through self awareness and awareness of the web.
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MYTHOLOGY
The
Camelot Project
The Camelot Project is designed to make available in electronic format a database
of Arthurian texts, images, bibliographies, and basic information. The project, begun in 1995 and
designed by designed by Alan Lupack, Curator of the Robbins Library, and Barbara Tepa Lupack, is
sponsored by the University of Rochester and prepared in The Robbins Library.
Celtic Twilght
Legends of Camelot - Gordd Cymru Online Arthurian Sources
A myth is history colored by emotion and modified by transmission over time; and
as such, King Arthur and the Holy Grail inhabit one of the most potent of mythical realms, a realm
that serves as a backdrop for our dreams, dusted off from time to time, and overlaid with the
political and emotional struggles of the time.
As time progresses, this site will attempt to blow away the dust of ages, to
consider the different possibilities, to reveal the real and the fictional, and to invoke Arthur to
rise from his bed where he sleeps with his knights awaiting our greatest need.
Celticwolf
This site celebrates Arthur Pendragon, the legendary Pagan leader of Dark Age
Britain. Here you will find guidance on how to interpret the symbolism of the old myths. Celticwolf
is a resource for modern Pagans who seek to focus on Arthurian symbolism, and for all others who
have an interest in the most famous of Celtic warriors. The website seeks to provide information
only, respecting the individual visitor's right to accept the ideas presented here or not.
Encyclopedia
Mythica
Award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here
you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between.
Epona.net
Epona.net is a scholarly resource on the Goddess Epona. It examines the type of
archaeological, epigraphic and literary evidence for the existence of Epona, and develops a
timeline and distribution map. The site is illustrated and fully referenced throughout; there is
also an annotated bibliography.
Sacred
Texts
This is a quiet place in cyberspace devoted to religious tolerance and
scholarship. Of particular interest to the Druid community will be the
"Four Ancient Books of
Wales" :
"This is William Skene's anthology of dark-age Welsh Bardic poetry. Often cited, but difficult
to obtain, this book contains every remaining piece of Bardic poetry known. The poems are
translated from four manuscripts: the Black Book of Caermarthen, the Red Book of Hergest (which is
also the source of the Mabinogion), the Book of Taliessin and the Book of Aneurin, all of which
date from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries C.E. The poems themselves date from much earlier,
probably from the sixth century by internal evidence."
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OTHER (non Druid) PATHS and ORGANISATIONS
For information on Druid organsiations visit our Online
Directory and Affiliated Groups pages, or our
Druid community sites.
General paganism
The Dagda
The Dagda security Team is Pagan Security for all your Pagan Security needs. Plus
a right nice bunch of people who will help with the not so nice people!. The website has an ever
growing community that come from all paths. Pop in and say hi.
Dragonswood
A resource for Witches, Wiccans, Druids, Heathens, Neo - Shamen and Pagans of all
paths with a bias toward the newcomer. Our hope is that this community will answer some of those
many questions you may have by accessing the web links or by joining our forums
Pagan Federation
The Pagan Federation is an organisation that any may join. The Pagan Federation
is continually active in bringing Pagans together to promote and educate about Paganism in the
wider community. Local and national events are organised and advertised through various mediums,
this website and it's mirror hosts being a valuable method of bringing everyone together. Find out
more here.
Pagan Federation
East Midlands
A site for PF members and like minded pagans living in the East Midlands of the
UK.
Pagan Federation South
Midlands
The District Website for The Pagan Federation South Midlands. Information about
Pagan moots, events and resources in Beds, Bucks, Herts, Northants and Oxon.
The Pagan Network
Pagan Network is an organisation set up to promote the acceptance and tolerance
of Paganism as a faith system within the UK, and to provide a safe and informative social network
both on- and off-line for Pagans in the UK. As part of our social networking aim, we run social
moots on a regular basis across the country, as well as occasional national events including Sabbat
Parties, conventions and open rituals. All our events are open to Pagans of all ages (except those
held in licensed premises), experience levels and paths, and we do our best to ensure newcomers
feel welcome and comfortable.The website provides a regularly updated news service and listings
sections, and a very active online forum where dozens of members from across the country talk on a
huge number of topics. Anyone can join our forums for free.
UK Pagan Links
UK Pagan Links is a resource for web links, classified ads, events and other
information for pagans, witches and other esoterical types.
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Arthurian
Sodalicium Mysteriorum Arthuri
("Fellowship of the Arthurian Mysteries")
Sodalicium Mysteriorum Arthuri is an initiatory body. Our website includes our
Manifesto, public rituals, calendars of feasts & events, and links to various websites we find
interesting, including charities.
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Goddess Centered
Fellowship of Isis
The Fellowship of Isis (FOI) is an international, multi-faithed organization that
is dedicated to honoring the Goddess in Her many forms. It was founded at Clonegal Castle, Ireland
at the Vernal Equinox of 1976. The founders are Olivia Robertson and the late Lawrence and Pamela
Durdin-Robertson. The Manifesto sets out the basic principles of this society, while this website
provides details on its most recent policies and structure. It is organized on a democratic basis
and all members have equal privileges within it, whether as a single member or part of an Iseum or
Lyceum. Membership is free.
Ord
Brighideach
We are a Brighidine Order of Flamekeepers engaging in devotional work to Brighid.
We are committed to carrying out Brighid's work in this world in the manner in which we have been
called, or, if we have not yet been called, in a manner in which we feel will serve Her.
If She speaks to you - as poet, healer, smith, storyteller, musician,
craftsperson, midwife, mother, hearth keeper, land steward, tender of herds, seer, woman of fire,
lawgiver, deity of the home, lady of the sun, or simply as saint or goddess - you are welcome to
walk among us.
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Heathenism
Asatru-U
Discuss Asatru (Germanic Heathen) courses and introductory material
This group will discuss development and implementation of Asatru (Germanic
Heathen) courses for different kinds of students; for different levels of rigor and abstraction;
and for directed and independent study. The group will also develop introductory materials that can
be distributed offline. This discussion group operates loosely under the umbrella of the Reeves
Hall of the Frigga's Web Association and will adhere to the FWA policies on civil conduct
(available at http://www.friggasweb.org).
Unless otherwise noted, the contents of an individual message is the property of the person who
wrote it. The compiled archives of the list and any course material developed by the list may be
used only with the permission of the list owner or the Reeves Hall of the Frigga's Web
Association.
Ða
Engliscan Gesiþas... (The English Companions)
Ða Engliscan Gesiþas... ...the society for people interested in all
aspects of Anglo-Saxon language and culture.
Kith of Yggdrasil
The Kith of Yggdrasil concentrates on the spiritual approach to the mysteries of
Odinism, and its work is of relevance to all followers of the Aesir, Vanir and The Northern
Tradition. It has members in many parts of The British Isles and abroad and welcomes all with a
genuine interest in our faith, regardless of race or gender.
Mercia Heathens
The Mercian Heathen Hearth is a community based on Heathen traditions. We
describe Heathenry as a set of closely related religions, which are based on Scandinavian,
Germanic and Anglo-Saxon belief systems. A Heathen is a person of any gender, age, political
persuasion or sexuality who follows one of these belief systems.
Miercinga Ríce
Miercinga Ríce is a group dedicated to the study, revival, and practice of
the pre-Christian religion of the Angles of the kingdom of Mercia (one of the seven kingdoms of the
Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy),and Anglo-Saxon Heathenry in general. The Angles were among the Germanic
tribes which migrated from Continental Europe to Great Britain in the fourth and fifth centuries.
Their religion was related to that of the Scandinavians of the Viking Age as well as that of other
ancient Germanic peoples. The beliefs of the Miercinga Ríce are therefore related to the
modern religious movement known as Ásatrú, a revival of the ancient Scandinavian
pagan religion. The beliefs of the Miercinga Ríce are also a form of Þéodisc
Geléafa (Theodisc Geleafa or Theodish Belief as some call it); the "belief of the
tribe."
The Northvegr
Foundation
Dedicated to Bringing Knowledge and Understanding of Northern European
pre-Christian History, Culture and Spiritual values.
Odinshof - Pete
Jennings Webpage
Folk traditions in East Anglia and beyond (including Green Man, Black Shuck, Old
Glory Molly and the Cutty Wren), books, bands and music albums that I have been involved in. The
Magic Mummers and Original Gemini Ghost Tours, Sherlock Holmes Murder Mysteries, Paganism,
Witchcraft, Odinshof, Olgar Trust + loads of great links! At least 25 illustrated pages of
information.
The Rune Gild
The Rune Gild is an international pagan school of esoteric Runology, dedicated
to Woden. The site includes a concise intro, local contacts, a small press (Runa-Raven Press) and
articles by members, as well as extensive heathen links.
Thorshof In Association
with Fealcen Stow and Midgard's Web
Thorshof is the Norse word for a temple of Thor, the best loved god of the pagan
Icelanders. The articles on this site cover the most popular cults of the old Icelandic faith, Thor
Freyr, Freyja and Frigg. It was in Iceland that the myths of the Germanic Tribes, the
Scandinavians, and the Anglo-Saxons were recorded, and it is to the ancient Icelandic literature
that we turn to fill in the gaps of our own native English religion.
The Troth Official
Home Page.
Although there are many variations in beliefs and practices within this faith,
and many ways of describing and classifying these differences, we all share a defining personal
loyalty to, or "Troth" with, the gods and goddesses of the Northlands, such as Odin,
Thor, Frigga, and many others. We have a deep respect for our Germanic religious, cultural and
historical heritage while at the same time welcoming all who hear the call of our gods, whatever
their background. Together, we seek to practice the moral principles followed by our noble
predecessors
UKHeathenry
Heathen networking and discussion in UK. This list is set up to facilitate
networking and contact, relevant announcements, and discussion within UK Heathenry (including Elder
Troth, Asatru, Norse, Germanic or Saxon Paganism, Northern Traditions, etc.) It is open to all who
are drawn to the Aesir and Vanir, the Disir, and/or the LandSpirits, and who want to network with
other Heathens.
Woden's
Harrow
This webstead is dedicated to Woden Allfather, and all the Old Heathen Gods and
Goddesses.
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Shamanism
Celtic
Shaman's Universe
Shamans are walkers between worlds. They journey, (spirit travel) sometimes, but
not always, while in trance. In this journeying they go out of their physical bodies into other
worlds (also called spirit worlds in non ordinary reality) in order to gain understanding, knowing,
knowledge, the 'bigger picture'. From this they enable (or sometimes undertake on behalf of)
en-wholing (healing) other beings, creatures, people, plants, the land itself. Journeying is an
essential part of being a shaman - else he is not walking between worlds. It can be difficult and
dangerous. To be a shaman requires total commitment....
Dance of the Deer
Foundation
Center for Shamanic Studies. The mission of the Dance of the Deer Foundation
Center for Shamanic Studies is to preserve the Huichol culture and its shamanic practices and
traditions. The foundation was established in 1979 by Brant Secunda to carry on the vision of his
grandfather and teacher, don José Matsuwa, the renowned Huichol shaman. Don Jose's vision
was to leave Brant in his place to carry on the sacred traditions and to teach Huichol
shamanism.
Shamanism: Foundation for
Shamanic Studies
World Wide Shamanic Web. Your source for information and products relating to the
study of shamanism.
Shamanism Working With Animal Spirits
"We are many.....and will take a moment.....
..... our wisdom will appear to you before we do."
Shamanism, the world's oldest healing tradition, is found in all cultures on Earth.
Shamans work with their allies--the animal spirits.
Learn the wisdom of over three hundred of these spiritual teachers.
Society of Celtic
Shamans
Come, walk the ancient paths.
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Wicca and Witchcraft
Avalonia
Avalonia focus on the Wiccan tradition, as practiced by Witches of the
Alexandrian and Gardnerian Traditions of Witchcraft. You will also find related information on
subjects such as Qabalah, Ritual / Ceremonial Magick and Natural Magick!
American Ring of Wisdom Temple
(AROW)
AROW Temple follows the Old Wicca Religion in the American Wicca way, serving all
positive Pagan path followers which live in accord with the Wiccan Rede. The Old Wicca Religion is
growing and evolving, and as such, our Temple grows and evolves, our Priests and Priestesses
continue to learn, so we can offer more.
The Children of
Artemis
The Objectives of The Children of Artemis are to promote an ethical approach to
Wicca, in accordance with the wiccan rede "An it harm none, do what you will", to present
a truthful and accurate view of Wicca/Witchcraft to the outside world, to provide a safe method for
newcomers to meet genuine and ethical Wiccan / Witchcraft covens and to promote understanding of
the beliefs of Wicca & Witchcraft
Witchvox
The Witches' Voice - Neo-pagan News and Networking on the net since 1997.
Y Tylwyth Teg - Welsh
Witchcraft Homepages
The Welsh Witchcraft pages are a massive effort to link Welsh pagans all across
the world. We're building an index of Welsh Pagan Educational Resources available on the Internet
for students, members and children. We are constructing a network of links to recommended Pagan
groups in many countries, and publicising initiatives helping to promote religious freedom. We hope
you will choose to become part of this effort.
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PEACE
Peace One Day
Peace One Day's commitment is to take the message of the ceasefire / non-violence
day to the people of the world.
See also our Peace section links.
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RITES OF PASSAGE
Transitions -
creating Pagan funerals
A group of Pagans, mostly druids, whose aim is to provide people with the
resources to create meaningful and beautiful rites of passage, particularly funerals, that offer
support during the process of dying, reflect the spirituality of the person who has died, and offer
support to the bereaved.
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SACRED SITES
Avebury....a present from
the past
A personal view of neolithic Avebury with a re-creation of how the henge may have
originally appeared, an outline of its history, descriptions of each of the main components and the
results of recent research and excavations.
Council for British
Archaeology
The CBA is the principal UK-wide non-governmental organisation that promotes
knowledge, appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future
generations.
Friends of Tara
The misson statement of the "Friends of Tara" is to retain the Hill of
Tara as a special place that people can visit and enjoy freely in a manner that suits them,
provided that they do not damage the site or interfere with the enjoyment of others.
To this end the "Friends of Tara" will work with the relevant authorities in any
practical way that is deemed appropriate.
Friends of
Thornborough
The Friends of Thornborough voluntary group was set up several years ago, almost
as an off-shoot of the local parish council, as a focus for residents dissatisfied with the way
open-cast quarrying was being allowed to despoil their landscape, their heritage, and their rural
way of life.
“The Thornborough Henges Complex is the most important prehistoric site
between Stonehenge and the Orkneys” David Miles, Chief Archaeologist, English Heritage
Heritage Action
Ordinary people caring for extraordinary places...
Here in Britain and Ireland we have some of the most powerful landscapes on
earth, filled with the marks and monuments of our ancient ancestors. Yet daily they are being
destroyed by our modern world. Heritage Action is about ordinary people standing firm and defending
these extraordinary places — especially those that are most ancient.
See also our reviews
page for a CD issued by them to raise funds.
Isle of Avalon
An online guide to the magic and inspiring aspect of Glastonbury, in southwest
England - the Isle of Avalon - conveying a taste of the special atmosphere
and nature of the place, with some useful resources on its history, traditions
and modern community. From here you can click through to Glastonbury's
other online resources too.
Megalithic Portal
A comprehensive site listing prehistoric sites in the UK, Ireland and
beyond, with thousands of images, links, downloads, maps, an online shop
and members features.
The Thornborough
Project
The low-lying Vale of Mowbray, which lies between the central Pennines
and the Hambleton Hills, is the location for a remarkable concentration
of Neolithic monuments. This includes no less than six large henges, which
are all almost identical in their size and design, located within 10kms
of each other. They are the largest such sites outside the Wessex chalkland.
Newgrange & Knowth
Megalithic Tombs - Ireland
Resource site for the Megalithic Passage Tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth,
Fourknocks, Loughcrew and Tara located in the present day County of Meath on the east coast of
Ireland. The Boyne Valley Monuments at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth were built around 3200BC making
them older than Stonehenge in England and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Sacred Sites, Contested
Rights/Rites project
Paganisms, archaeological monuments, and access. This website displays and
circulates some documents and images from the Sacred Sites project.
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THEOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITY
INFORM
INFORM is a non-sectarian charity (Reg. 801729) which was founded in 1988 to help
enquirers by providing information about new religious movements that is as objective, balanced and
up-to-date as possible. INFORM collects, analyses and disseminates information about the diverse
beliefs, practices, membership, organisation and whereabouts of new and alternative religions,
spiritualities and practices, as well as issues related to these. INFORM helps enquirers either by
giving them information directly or by putting them in touch with experts on its extensive international
network.
Mouni Sadhu
A website dedicated to the life and works of Mieczyslaw Demetriusz Sudowski,
otherwise known as Michael Sadau or Mouni Sadhu. His particular interests were in Hermeticism, the
Tarot, Theurgy and Indian Mysticism.
Sacred
Texts
This is a quiet place in cyberspace devoted to religious tolerance and
scholarship. Of particular interest to the Druid community will be the
"Four
Ancient Books of Wales" :
"This is William Skene's anthology of dark-age Welsh Bardic poetry.
Often cited, but difficult to obtain, this book contains every remaining
piece of Bardic poetry known. The poems are translated from four manuscripts:
the Black Book of Caermarthen, the Red Book of Hergest (which is also
the source of the Mabinogion), the Book of Taliessin and the Book of Aneurin,
all of which date from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries C.E. The
poems themselves date from much earlier, probably from the sixth century
by internal evidence."
'The Seething Cauldron'
Rituals, Essays, Dramas and Incantations on Druidry, Magick, Paganism, Ritual Drugs, Sufism,
Shamanism & Wicca.
By Payam Nabarz
In this collection of tales, essays, rituals, reviews, plays and poems, Payam
Nabarz takes a down-to-earth look at contemporary spirituality. In a easy to read and no-nonsense
fashion he explores multi-faceted mystical paths with references to popular cultural icons, making
this an accessible read for all seekers.
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MISCELLANEOUS
South East Folk Arts Network
The role of the South East Folk Arts Network is that of an enabler: offering an
information, advisory, co-ordinating and networking service for the traditional arts in the region.
This site is dedicated to traditional customs and festivals with their associated annual performances. SEFAN covers all the area of the Arts Council England, South East region.
Pagan Prisoners Web site
This is the first dedicated site to pagan prisons and their families.
The Pagan Prisoners web site is not affiliated with any organisation but supports the Pagan Federation
in it's good work with the pagan prison ministry.
The Pagan Activist
The Pagan Activist online newspaper has primarily been created to bring together the Pagan community and the issues facing it.
Although based in Canada and run by an English Pagan, it is an international newspaper and reflects this in its articles and
monthly columns.
Museum of
Witchcraft
The Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall, houses the world's largest
collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum has
been located in Boscastle for over forty years and is amongst Cornwall's
most popular museums.
True Vision
On-line reporting of hate crimes motivated by gender, sexuality, race
or religion. 23 separate police forces have come together to produce this
website, and associated information packs for each area. Transphobic crime
is recorded separately to homophobic or other hate crimes. The organisers
are hoping more police forces will join in with this, and that the project
will eventually become nationwide.
Institute of Druidic
Technology
Sorry, I had to include this one. Not, under any circumstances, to be taken seriously
(you have been warned). Personally I loved the touch of the photo of the Institute's founder (no prizes
for guessing who it actually is).
Radio Druid
Radio Druid plays music, stories and commentary produced by Druids and those
who love them. Tune in and send us your sound files at drude [at] rogers [dot] com
Radio Druid streams live, 24/7, unless my server is down for some reason. It
has been operating since 004 and plays dozens of Druid sound artists
from all over the world and from all branches of Druidry and Paganism.
It is availible for free to anyone with internet access, and is best
listened to using Winamp or Real Player. For some reason, it won't work
with Windows Media Player. Currently there is a 13 hour loop, and songs
and other audio files are constantly being added. There is no set
program schedule or "on demand" play, but rather think of it as a
surprise bag every time you open it!
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Last updated 5 January 2006
