Upcoming Event :
"Wheel of the year" Autumnal equinox or Mabon
Also called Harvest Home, the Feast of the Ingathering, or simply Autumn Equinox. This holiday on Sep 21st, is a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and God during the winter months. Among the sabbats, it is the second of the three harvest festivals, preceded by Lammas and followed by Samhain.
Send a request to join us for celebrate the Ancient Festival of Harvest and Thanks Giving with J. the Taylor, Druid of Wormwood Scrubs at the Hawthorn Grove at Primrose Hill Park (see the map). Nearest tube: Chalk Farm.
Please bring food and drink to share.
We will also be greeting the Dawn in the middle of Wormwood Scrubs just before sunrise, followed by breakfast at Earthbeat Studio. Gathering point East Acton.tube station sharp at 5.00 (VIEW MAP)
Shiatsu Awareness Day
This season's Shiatsu awarness event is happening in the beautifull Goldsmith's Arm (map) Pub in East Acton on the 10th of September from 12.00pm -5.00 pm. Shiatsu practiotioners are welcome to join us to delever seated Shiatsu to the members of public and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research. Come along and bring as many freinds and family members as you wish to suppoert us making a difference in someone's life.
LETS Garden Party
Everyone has something to offer in return for a skill, servicen or goods. the Local Exchange Trading Scheem or LETS group of Ealng is the right place for those interested with Alternative Economy at the times of shortage of cash-flow. Come along and find out how the system works, meet with other members and enjoy a BBQ and drinks. This casual get-toghether is open to all and you can bring as many freinds as you like.
About the "Wheel of the Year" events
As the wheel of the year turns and re-turns, it brings about cyclical changes that are supposed to keep the natural world in balance. With current ecological instabilities this balance is interrupted, affecting the nature as much as our moods and health.
• By engaging in some inspirational activities we will be aligning our self with the energy of that season, in order to restore this balance from within.
• Each event is held around the Solstices and Equinoxes with mid-seasonal dates in between. These are unique periods of time when communion with the forces of nature is easy, making it possible for us to shift our awareness and gain a higher insight.
. Any of these 8 events is a perfect opportunity to let go of the "old" and call forth the "new"! promise to brighten up your days and strengthen your physical, emotional and spiritual selves; building self confidence, inner peace and clearing the emotional clutter.
• These gatherings are not like any other, as when the participants connect with the season's Spirit, they can choose to express their experiences through various traditional crafting methods, producing some wonderful souvenirs ...
5.00 contribution will be appritiated towards materials and running cost.