These 2 figures have a surprising ammount in common. Looking at them together throws each into sharper relief. Both have gathered around themselves motifs from the entire of history of their countries and have huge emotional energy invested in them and the hope of their return. 2012 is a good time to look at how the matter of Britain blends in with the matter of the world. Paul Weston is the author of Avaloian Aeon, Alister Crowley and the Aeon of Horus, and Mysterium Artorius

An illustrated and inspiring presentation telling of the hero's journey of connection with the Planetary Spirit and Landscape in Peter's novel Thirteen Moons-Conversations with the Goddess, comparing it with the movie Avatar. The talk holds knowledge about connecting with the land and sacred sites as a means to healing the planet- and of all mankind before it's too late. Peter is an author and international researcher and speaker. He has given several talks to the Wessex Research Group in the past

Charles Darwin brilliantly analysed and described the evolution of earth and of our species. He created a wide range of spiritual and religious options which generated meaning and purpose. Robin discusses how much is now wasted and what the possibilities are for regenerating some of the lost energies. Born in London Robin was a farmer and has lived in the area for forty years. He is an author whose book "On the Origin of Diversity" was published in 2011

For thousands of years Glastonbury has been recognised as special. A town unlike any other, the question that most people ask is 'what is it about Glastonbury that makes it different ?' There are many other small country towns in Britain that have equally interesting histories, but none attract the breath and diversity of tourists, seekers and pilgrims who arrive in Avalon. And it's these people who hold the key to answering the question, for it is lived worship, devotion and spirituality which has gone on in Glastonbury over the millennia, which makes the town as it is today.

In this talk, Dr. Hopkinson-Ball will take us on a whistle-stop tour through over two thousand years of Glastonbury's spiritual history. Touching on various themes and subjects, he will trace what we know of practiced spirituality in Glastonbury, seen through the lens of history and archaeology, informed by myth and legend. In Glastonbury not only is the spiritual and cultural history of England writ large, but the town today is a barometer by which we can perhaps divine the spiritual trends our nation will follow in the years that lie ahead. (For those of you who are perhaps thinking that a talk focusing on religion will be less than stimulating, are hopefully in for a surprise).

In this illustrated talk, he reveals the latest extraordinary discoveries uncovered in his new book The Secret Land . In this, he shows that a series of giant figures, clearly visible on maps and Google Earth, were created in the Westcountry landscape to reflect important star constellations linked to the origins of Arthurian mythology, which is based on much more ancient beliefs than is generally believed. These include the giant image of a Great Bear in the landscape at Tintagel, where, according to legend, King Arthur was born. Since Arthur means Great Bear in the old British language the truth behind the story is shown to be derived from an impressive understanding of cosmology, for the constellation of the Great Bear is the guardian of heavenly order, which ancient kings sought to bring down to earth.

Other figures create a 'Round Table' of constellations, each reflecting the powers associated with certain star-groups. Since Merlin is said to have been the originator of the Round Table, which became Arthur's property on his marriage to Guinevere, the King of Cornwall's daughter, these discoveries are linked to the earliest known legends of ancient Britain. Here is demonstrable proof that the megalith builders, Druids and early Celtic Christian Church, as well as others such as the Knights Templar, understood the power of the landscape and its secrets.

Paul Broadhurst is one of the most original authors and researchers into the mysteries of ancient landscapes, their myths and the effect they have on human consciousness. Probably best known as the co-author of cult classics The Sun and the Serpent and The Dance of the Dragon , which have changed the way a whole generation relate to the land, he has also written a number of ground-breaking books investigating subjects as diverse as Holy Wells, Arthurian mythology and the real meaning behind the myth of St George

Frederick Bligh Bond was a respectable Edwardian architect whose excavations at Glastonbury Abbey ultimately left him mired in controversy. Best known today as the father of 'psychic archaeology' or 'psychic questing', in The Gate of Remembrance (1918) Bond revealed that during his years at the abbey he had conducted the first long term field experiment in psychical research using automatic writing which supposedly emanated from the spirits of long dead monks. At the same time Bond publicized a scheme of sacred geometry underlying the abbey's buildings and even claimed to have discovered a secret numerical code which would unlock the secrets of Christianity itself. Bond's revelations - and a painful domestic life played out in the courts - resulted in his dismissal from the abbey and a rejection of his work which has lasted to this day. But can any of this be taken at face value?

In this lecture, Dr. Hopkinson-Ball will explore Bligh Bond's thought and beliefs as well as suggesting answers to many questions about Bond and his legacy. Was Bligh Bond a Spiritualist? What were his Freemasonic associations? Was he involved with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn? Did Bond found an esoteric order and did it continue after his death in 1945? What was his relationship to Dion Fortune, Alice Buckton, Wellesley Tudor Pole and other luminaries of the early twentieth century 'Avalonian Revival'? To what extent did Bond's thought influence the New Age in Glastonbury and beyond? What did Bond ultimately uncover in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey?

Dr. Tim Hopkinson-Ball is the author of Frederick Bligh Bond's biography The Rediscovery of Glastonbury (2007) and numerous papers addressing Glastonbury's history, both conventional and esoteric.

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Journey through the chakras, harnessing the power of creation to dance into form a new way of being. A series of day long workshop at the Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury BA6 9DU, 10 AM to 5 PM. £20 pp, concessions avail. FFI and booking: 01458 830277 or globalghostdance@gmail.com . Other Dates include: Sunday October 5th, Sunday October 19th, Sunday November 2nd, Sunday November 23rd, Sunday December 7th, Friday December 19th

Leonard Orr is a visionary, author and healer. He is one of the pioneers of the Human Potential Movement along with contemporaries such as Carl Rodgers and Abraham Moslow. He has written over twenty-nine books including The Story of Rebirthing Breathwork, Babaji Angel of the Lord, How to Make Democracy Work and Breaking the Death Habit. His international Rebirthing Movement has served over ten million people in six continents.

During this evening, Leonard will discuss: Rebirthing Breathwork; learning to breathe energy or prana as well as air, in a relaxed yet powerful way. Spiritual Purification with the 5 Elements; earth, air, fire, water and mind. Simple and effective techniques to clean our energy bodies, revealing the Yoga of Aliveness. Money; what it is, how it works, local money systems and creating prosperity through aligning with your natural talents. Time: 7:30 PM. Venue: The George and Pilgrims, High St, Glastonbury.
Cost: £10/5 Contact: 0771 7214460