December announcements

The last moot of the year and quite a success, if a short one. I'd like to thank everyone who managed to get to us, and for letting me get to bed as early as possible considering the horrible time I had to get up the following morning.
I'd also like to congratulate Sara for being the Moot's official clever-pants, and winning her own wine (again!) *sigh*

The Next Two Moots

On 11th January we'll be having our annual games night. We're not sure exactly what that's going to involve yet, but Ed's said he may be able to get something called Once Upon a Story to us, and Womble's offered to bring along Mind Trap. Sounds good so far.

On 8th February Bridget will be presenting a talk on Multiple Intelligences. She did this before, several years ago and I can vouch for the fact it's very, very good.

We've also been asked for something resembling a "tree-recognition" moot. We're thinking about that as a summer-field-trip type option.

Coming Up

From the 7th - 24th December the Triangle shopping centre in Manchester (what used to be the Corn Exchange) is hosting a photography exhibition called The Way Through the Woods - ancient and evocative landscapes of the North West. It's open from 10am to 7pm and, even better, it's free.

On Friday 17th December Stone The Crows Border Morris team will be performing a traditional Mummers play. They'll be starting at 8pm at The Gables in Leyland, going on to the Royal Oak at Whittle-le-Woods and finishing at Top Lock, near Wheelton.

The Bolton Yule Moot will be happening at the Man & Scythe on Saturday 18th December. It starts at 8pm but it's likely that the pub will be pretty busy, so Hawky has suggested people try to get there a bit earlier. Purple Emma has promised to sit in the front room of the pub from about 4pm and snarl in her scariest way at any muggles who turn up.
Actually, that would probably work on me!

Leiwolf (Ashley) Crook is organising an open Yule ritual at Clayton Brook (between Chorley and Preston) on the evening of Sunday 19th December. Details from Lei, but if you don't know him we can put you in touch. It'll have to be through Facebook, though.

Megalithic Tours are running a Solstice Sunrise trip to Castlerigg stone circle on the morning of Tuesday 21st December. Details are available from Linda Sever, and if you don't know Linda the same deal applies as with Lei.

One the same evening we've been told there's a full moon fire party at Lockside Road, Preston Docks. It's organised by Pele's Pyromancers (I think) and starts at 9pm.

Looking Ahead

Our Wassail Party is now booked for Saturday 15th January, and if anyone fancies helping me to celebrate my birthday we'll be having an evening at Ara on (we think) Friday 28th January.

Lastly, Marsden ImBolg Fire Festival is on Saturday 5th February, starting at 7pm. We understand there's a very good train service, which sounds a lot better than trying to drive across the moors in fog thicker than a Heathen's favourite real ale.

And that'll do for now. See y'all soon.
Seán