Hi all, and thank you to Linda for her very interesting talk last night. The book is officially out on Monday 26th April. It's available on Amazon if you must, but we suggest you go to your nearest independent bookseller instead and ask for:
Lancashire's Sacred Landscapes
Edited by Linda Sever
Published by The History Press
(and if anyone can give me the ISBN, I'll be terribly grateful)
NEXT!
The next Moot will be on Tuesday 11th May and we're handing over to you this time. The subject is "What's your path?" and we'd like everybody to tell us!
Daniel will be taking the Moot on June 8th with revision of his Wheel of the Year study. Is it interesting and radical or is it heresy? Come and decide for yourself.
The Moots for July to October are now open to offers. It has been suggested that I rope Mark the Compost Elf into doing one, so I'll be elf hunting soon and will let everyone know how we fare asap.
Coming Up
We have an absolute raft of announcements, so let's take a deep breath and dive in.
On Saturday 17th April (as well as Tasha's birthday party) there's the Halliwell Cultural Festival taking place at Bolton Rugby Club. Various genres of music and dance will be happening, including several sets from the wonderful Rivington Morris. The whole shebang starts at 10:30am and finishes at 5pm, but that will be followed by an English music session, then a ceilidh and another session late for the real hard-liners.
On the same evening will be the first social of the New Bolton Moot, (Facebook link, sorry!) at the Man & Scythe on Churchgate. 8pm onwards.
On Sunday 25th April Manchester will be having its annual St George's Day parade. The start is at midday from Albert Square and will include . . . Rivington Morris!
ALSO - UCLan Pagansoc in Preston are having a trip to Long Meg. Contact Linda if you fancy joining them on the bus.
On the next evening 26th April Clarian Faeries will be holding their April Moot in Westhoughton, and there's a real treat this time in the shape of Wiccan High Priestess, Joan Withington giving a talk on the various branches of Wicca. Contact the Faeries for details of where to go.
For anyone who's into life drawing Nexus Art Café are having life sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm. It costs £4, and get there early because they lock the doors when they start. On Tuesday 27th their model will be me!
Talking of which (and shamelessly plugging my own career) look out for The Naked Office on Virgin1, coming out soon. The episode about a company called Farmshed will feature a rather familiar face, and other bits too!
For those rare souls who aren't going to Thornborough or Grey Mare for the weekend we are holding our annual Bealtaine Wicker Man Party on Friday 30th April. There will be fire, a wicker man to burn, live music, a maypole, THAT film (with songsheets) and many other summery goodies.
On the 1st May the Faerie Ball is happening in Garstang. Tickets are £20 each but that's all-in, and you need to get them before the 17th April because they need to know what you can and can't eat. Contact Clarian Faeries for your tickets.
On the bank holiday Monday 3rd May (as well as it being Andrea's birthday) Moses Gate Country Park will be holding its annual Frog Parade. It's a great family event to celebrate summer, ecology and all things froggy including the dunking of the Frog King. It all starts from 10:30am at Smithy Bridge which is opposite the Farmers Arms pub on Radcliffe Road, Darcy Lever.
Hawky of the New Bolton Moot is organising a special Picnic in the Park (another FB link, I'm afraid) on Saturday 8th May in Queens Park, Spa Road, Bolton. Starting at 2pm it'll go on all night, but it's not just a picnic, it's also specifically to protest Bolton Council's felling of mature trees to "take the park back to its Victorian roots".
And there's more!
These last few things aren't happening until after the next Moot, so here are some dates for your diary and we can give you details should you need them.
May 15th - Bellydance flashmob in Manchester OR Rivington Morris performing in Rivington.
May 28th - A possible trip to ARA (oh look, it's almost Daniel's birthday too)
June 11th - World Naked Bike Ride
AND that weekend, Jim's Manning Ceremony/Linda's birthday camp at Silverdale.
July 3rd - Pagancon in Preston. Tickets are £12 in advance.
That's it! My typing finger hurts now!
Love,
Seán
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
March Announcements
Hello you wonderful moot people. A special thanks goes to Daniel for last night's talk/discussion on psychometry (or even psychoscopy!) Most interesting.
Public nudity? It's a disgrace!
The Next Two Moots
We've press-ganged Linda into taking over on 13th March, with a talk about her book, Lancashire's Sacred Landscape which is due to be published this month. Hurrah!
On the 11th May we're going to make you do the work! "What's your path?" will be the subject for discussion so please have a think and then you can tell us all about it.
Cruel? Noooooo!
News
Sadly, the Bolton 1st Monday moot is now defunct. Our hostess hasn't been terribly well of late and has decided to let it die a natural death. But don't despair, because it no longer clashes with Manchester Pagan Wheel and there's other good news on the horizon.
Coming Up
On Friday and Saturday 12th & 13th March there's a food and drink festival going on in Wigan, which will include a presence from The Coven and Maria's famous vegan cakes.
The evening of Saturday 20th March will see Daniel and Helen's Equinox party. A little less noisy with instruments this year because they've got neighbours now, but we can still have a good time . . . just quietly. Details from the Pixie and the Big Fellah, or via us.
Clarian Faeries will be holding their next moot in Westhoughton on Monday 22nd of March and it's going to be all about orbs. Are they spirits or are they dust, or what? Bring a digital camera if you can. Details from Mel and Nick or (again) via us.
On Saturday 27th March the Big Green Festival will be reappearing in Chorlton. It's good fun.
The amazing Rivington Morris will be making their beclogged presence felt at the Halliwell Cultural Event on Saturday 17th April and the St. George's Day parade in Manchester on Saturday 25th April.
Now the good news I mentioned: There's a new moot starting up in Bolton. The inaugural meet up will be on Saturday 17th April, from 8pm at the Olde Man & Scythe pub on Churchgate. There's also a Facebook group if you want to keep informed.
Finally, Bealtaine!
We'll be having our annual Wicker man party on Friday 30th April. There'll be a bonfire, a wicker man to burn, live music, a maypole, nudity (if someone takes their clothes off) and all manner of general revelry! 8 'til late!
On the evening of 1st May there's a Faery Ball being held in Garstang. Tickets are £20 a chuck, but that includes live entertainment, dancing (I think) and a 3-course meal with a really good veggie option. Details of the night and how to get tickets are available from Clarian Faeries, who are also providing the blessing ritual.
Lastly, the great Spencer Tunick is coming to town. Woohoo!
He'll be shooting around the Lowry and various parts of Salford and Manchester on Saturday and Sunday 1st & 2nd May. If you want to get naked and join in, here's where you register
Public nudity? It's a disgrace!
Love and chilly bits,
Seán
Thursday, 11 February 2010
February Announcements
Good morning everybody and welcome to the announcements page!
On behalf of everybody who came on Tuesday I'd like to thank Bridget for her fascinating talk on Esther, Purim and the Pagan roots of many Jewish traditions. Oy gevalt, 'twas extremely good.
The Next Two Moots
On the 9th March Daniel will be doing a talk (and possibly some practical stuff) on Psychometry.
Linda will be taking over on 5th April to tell us all about her new book, "Lancashire's Sacred Landscape: From Prehistory to the Viking Age" (she's the editor) which is due to be published this month.
We're also considering making you (Yes, you!) do some work in May with a moot entitled, "What is your path?". Or something like that!
The moots from June to October are now open to anyone who wants one. So, if you want to do a moot or request something specific please let us know and we'll see what we can sort out.
Coming up.
I'd like to express my gratitude to Linda, both for supplying many of the events mentioned here and also for writing them down. I couldn't keep up!
Today (11th Feb) and on Monday 1st of March there will be some rather interesting talks at Manchester University. Today's is called "Viking Excavations in Iceland" and the one in March is "Wrath in Anglo-Saxon Britain" They'll be held in the Samuel Alexander building, but we recommend contacting the university yourself for any further details.
Pan Tavern will be holding their roving moot this month at the Man & Scythe on Churchgate in Bolton on Saturday 20th Feb. 8pm onwards, I believe. This could prove most interesting.
On Tuesday 23rd Feb Clarian Faeries will be restarting their own moot in Westhoughton. If you're interested let us know and we'll put you in touch with Mel and Nick. And if anyone could remind us of the subject I'd be most grateful.
If you're in Preston on the 26th Feb pop into Blackwell's. They are hosting our own Linda's book launch that evening. You never know, you could spot a famous author!
All being well (we still need to confirm this though) the Bolton Moot will re-open on Monday 1st March at the Hen & Chickens. Fingers are crossed for Michelle's return to excellent health.
On Friday the 5th March Shared Earth are having a ceilidh at St. Mary's Hall in Horwich to raise funds for this year's Pagancon.
Chorlton's Big Green Festival is on again this year, starting at 11am on Saturday 27th March at St. Clement's church. More details to follow next month.
Looking ahead
Just a couple of dates for your diary
On Sunday 25th April there will be a St. George's Day parade through Manchester featuring the amazing Rivington Morris and on Sun 16th May the National Trust will be doing a guided walk around Alderley Edge.
Phew. That's it!
Love and dyslexic typing,
Seán
On behalf of everybody who came on Tuesday I'd like to thank Bridget for her fascinating talk on Esther, Purim and the Pagan roots of many Jewish traditions. Oy gevalt, 'twas extremely good.
The Next Two Moots
On the 9th March Daniel will be doing a talk (and possibly some practical stuff) on Psychometry.
Linda will be taking over on 5th April to tell us all about her new book, "Lancashire's Sacred Landscape: From Prehistory to the Viking Age" (she's the editor) which is due to be published this month.
We're also considering making you (Yes, you!) do some work in May with a moot entitled, "What is your path?". Or something like that!
The moots from June to October are now open to anyone who wants one. So, if you want to do a moot or request something specific please let us know and we'll see what we can sort out.
Coming up.
I'd like to express my gratitude to Linda, both for supplying many of the events mentioned here and also for writing them down. I couldn't keep up!
Today (11th Feb) and on Monday 1st of March there will be some rather interesting talks at Manchester University. Today's is called "Viking Excavations in Iceland" and the one in March is "Wrath in Anglo-Saxon Britain" They'll be held in the Samuel Alexander building, but we recommend contacting the university yourself for any further details.
Pan Tavern will be holding their roving moot this month at the Man & Scythe on Churchgate in Bolton on Saturday 20th Feb. 8pm onwards, I believe. This could prove most interesting.
On Tuesday 23rd Feb Clarian Faeries will be restarting their own moot in Westhoughton. If you're interested let us know and we'll put you in touch with Mel and Nick. And if anyone could remind us of the subject I'd be most grateful.
If you're in Preston on the 26th Feb pop into Blackwell's. They are hosting our own Linda's book launch that evening. You never know, you could spot a famous author!
All being well (we still need to confirm this though) the Bolton Moot will re-open on Monday 1st March at the Hen & Chickens. Fingers are crossed for Michelle's return to excellent health.
On Friday the 5th March Shared Earth are having a ceilidh at St. Mary's Hall in Horwich to raise funds for this year's Pagancon.
Chorlton's Big Green Festival is on again this year, starting at 11am on Saturday 27th March at St. Clement's church. More details to follow next month.
Looking ahead
Just a couple of dates for your diary
On Sunday 25th April there will be a St. George's Day parade through Manchester featuring the amazing Rivington Morris and on Sun 16th May the National Trust will be doing a guided walk around Alderley Edge.
Phew. That's it!
Love and dyslexic typing,
Seán
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