Wessex Research Group - Taunton Pagan Moot
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| Title | Taunton Pagan Moot | |
| Venue | Mambo Wine Bar - Upstairs Room. (formally Millers), Mill Lane , off North Street (nr Debenhams), Taunton, Somerset |
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| Map | Show location | |
| Contribution | By donation | |
| Contact | Yarrow or Oak | |
| Tel | Yarrow - (07974 649 794) Oak - (01278 653634) |
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| Yarrow - yarrow.taunton@googlemail.com Oak - DorsetOak@aol.com |
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| Schedule | Taunton Pagan Moot holds meetings on the second Monday of each month 19.30pm. Members also offer courses in Natural magic and or/wicca that are free. It starts with the 4 elements, moves onto the 8 sabbats, and continues with an in depth study of personal growth. It can be done as a correspondence or online course at your own speed. Either can lead to self-initiation as a 'hedgewitch' or initiation into a reputable coven. Tel: Oak 01278 653 634 for more information. Email: Summersetoak@aol.com Courses are also offered in Tarot. Oak's system of reading the tarot is very easy to learn and understand and will take you from beginner to a very competent level, suitable for giving professional readings. Oak, a former professional tarot reader, intends to run a course in tarot reading starting in November. The course will be suitable for all. It will last for about 2 hours once a week for 13 weeks. It will be held in the Bridgwater or Taunton areas. The cost will be £10 per lesson. Places will be limited, so anyone interested should register their interest with Oak Tel: Oak 01278 653 634 for more information. Email: Summersetoak@aol.com |
| Calendar | |
| 11-01-10 |
The Wheel of the Year |
| Speaker: Kevin Saunders | |
A fascinating talk by Kevin Saunders, celebrated author of "Wiccan Spirituality" and "Advanced Wiccan Spirituality" on how a revision of the wheel of the year could bring us greater connection with the energies of the seasonal sabbats |
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| 14-12-09 |
Yule Folk Night and Stampede Raffle |
| Group Event | |
Ccalling all musicians and singers! An open floor evening of cheering traditional music, along with our now traditional stampede raffle. As usual, bring along as many gift wrapped prizes as you can (small or large, useful or useless) - all proceeds will go to charity |
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| 09-11-09 |
Aspects of Druidry: Ancient and Modern |
| Speaker: Penny Billington | |
A talk by Penny Billington, OBOD Druid, author and editor of "Touchstone" magazine, on the few recognised sources of Druidic knowledge available and which of these have been adopted as relevant to modern spirituality. |
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| 12-10-09 |
Brigid - Goddess, Druidess and Saint |
| Speaker: Brian Wright | |
A talk by local author, lecturer and folklore researcher, Brian Wright, on one of our most loved Celtic Goddesses. Brian is currently writing a book on the subject and, if publishing goes according to plan, will bring copies to the Moot. |
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| 14-09-09 |
Crystals - Some History and Uses for Humans and Animals |
| Speaker: Mechelle | |
Mechelle has a great deal of history and family involvement with witchcraft and speaks regularly on many associated subjects as well as running an excellent Pagan herbs/oils/incense. See www.avalonesoterics.co.uk |
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| 10-08-09 |
Discover Your Healing Potential |
| Speaker: Oak | |
A popular workshop run by Oak enabling all in the room to participate in both giving and receiving healing. Oak has a real gift for teaching and everyone has the gift of healing within them - discover yours! |
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| 13-07-09 |
Paganism |
| Speaker: Professor Ronald Hutton | |
Lecturer on History at Bristol University and popular author of such Pagan classics as "The Triumph of the Moon" and "The Stations of the Sun" has kindly agreed to come to Taunton and speak for us |
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| 08-06-09 |
The Wessex Astrum - Sacred Hexagram on the Goddess Landscape |
| Speakers: Peter Knight and Toni Perrott | |
Pagan author, Peter Knight, will guide us through a presentation of his sixth book, having discovered a huge hexagram on the landscape surrounding Glastonbury, Avebury, Stonehenge and many other sites in the South West |
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| 11-05-09 |
Messages From Water |
| Speaker: Michael Chamberlain | |
Michael presents a very inspiring audiovisual presentation to deepen our awareness of the magical and vibrational world of sound and water, as seen in the film "What the Bleep do we Know?" |
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| 13-04-09 |
Elixir of Life - Medieval Myth or Modern Reality? |
| Speaker: Martin Forsey | |
Martin explores the various aspects of the keys to prolonging life and gaining immortality including the Fountain of Youth and Philosophers Stone. |
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| 09-03-09 |
What We Do in a Wiccan Coven |
| Speakers: Yarrow and Oak | |
A workshop by Oak and Yarrow. What happens in a coven? What do we teach? Why do we teach it? We will all be making and enchanting an incense to help empower your own spiritual work |
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| 09-02-09 |
Meeting Birds of Prey |
| Speakers: Richard and Addy Bloodworth | |
Richard and Addy Bloodworth will be bringing in a Barn Owl, a Falcon and a Harris Hawk. Richard runs a local bird of prey sanctuary and will tell us all about these beautiful birds, their training habits and how they are viewed spiritually around the world. |
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| 12-01-09 |
An Introduction to the Western Mystery Tradition |
| Speaker: Levannah Morgan | |
A talk by Levannah Morgan, local Witch and Priestess, including a beginner's introduction to the Cabbalah. Levannah has been working in the Craft for many years and also organises the annual Devon and Cornwall Pagan Fed Conference. |
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| 08-12-08 | Traditional Yule Pagan Quiz and Stampede Raffle |
| Group Event | |
A very informal quiz hosted by Yarrow with prizes for both the winners and those most glorious in defeat. Val will be running the raffle. Please bring along gift-wrapped items to donate as prizes (all those things you never liked or didn't want!). |
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| 10-11-08 | Aura Imaging Demonstration |
| Speaker: Angie | |
By popular request, a talk and demonstration of aura imaging and chakra analysis with experienced consultant Angie of Azure Dawn. After the demonstration there will be a chance to have your own image taken for you to keep at reduced rates (£5 for small aura photo, £10 for a large aura photo/chakra photo and print out of the colours in a folder).
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| 08-11-08 |
Approaching the Etheric World through Sound |
| Elworthy | A Workshop with: Carol Fraser |
How can we become more aware of the life forces &learn how to work with them |
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Time 10-4.30pm - At Colwell Cottage, between Elworthy and Wiveliscombe, Somerset . Contact 01984 656236 Donations welcome or email jillcanney@yahoo.com |
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| 07-11-08 |
Can We Approach the Mind of God? |
| Elworthy | Speaker: Carol Fraser |
In this time when scientific & spiritual quests are merging, can we gain a deeper insight into the Creation? Consumers to Co-creators? |
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Evening talk 7pm - At Colwell Cottage, between Elworthy and Wiveliscombe, Somerset . Contact 01984 656236 Donations welcome or email jillcanney@yahoo.com |
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| 19-10-08 | The Dragons of Somerset |
| Fyne Court | Guided Walk with Brian Wright |
| Somerset has many traditional stories of dragons, some of which date back over 1000 years. Dress warmly, bring a flask and come for a walk in beautiful woodland. Adults £2.50, children £1, sorry no dogs. Venue: Fyne Court, Bridgewater. | |
| 13-10-08 | The Conversion of the Viking: Sell Out or Sense? |
| Speaker: Val | |
A talk with slides by the very knowledgeable Val on the conversion of Iceland and it's affect on the people's spirituality and daily life
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| 19-09-08 - 21-09-08 |
Mabon Pagan Camp |
| Exmoor | Group Event |
NOW BOOKING PLACES – please contact Yarrow for further information and to secure your place ASAP as space is limited. We can accept tents, tipis, camper vans and motor homes. Well behaved dogs kept on a lead welcome. Children welcome (lead optional!). |
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| 08-09-08 | The Wessex Research Group Network and the Manifestation of Consciousness? |
| Speaker: Dr Robert Mulliss | |
| The Wessex Research Group Network; Its origins, role and the manifestation of consciousness | |
| 07-09-08 | Pagan Family Picnic |
| Fyne Court | Group Event |
| 11-08-08 | Creating Animal Fetish Objects |
| Speaker: Emm Tenebrae | |
| an informal talk by Emm, one of our regular Moot attendees, discussing how these unique objects are made. Emm will be bringing things in to display and hopes the evening will spark lots of interest and discussion. | |
| 01-08-08 | Lughnasadh Ritual |
| Clayhidon | Group Event |
| Celebrate Lughnasadh with the Pagan Moot. Don't forget, bring drums, percussion instruments, robes and cloaks and food |
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| 14-07-08 | A Journey Through the Stories of the Minor Arcana |
| Speaker: Oak | |
A fascinating talk by Oak on the Tarot following his well received talk on the Major Arcana at our opening meeting last year. |
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| 09-06-08 | The Magic of Sheep and the Landscape |
| Speaker: Julia Day | |
An unusual and thought-provoking talk by local Pagan author and sheep farmer, Julia Day of Capall Bann Publishing, exploring the magical role of sheep within the landscape. |
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| 24-05-08 | Field Trip to Avebury |
| One day trip with Carol Fraser | |
Initiatic practices to help heal the Earth FFI Phone Jill Canney 01984 656236, 07887868016 |
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| 12-05-08 | Mind, Body & Spiritual Approaches to Working with Anger. |
| Workshop: Becky Wright | |
An interactive presentation by Becky Wright BACP Accredited Counsellor and Trainer specialising in working with Anger, giving us the opportunity to learn more about this complex emotion.
(www.newleaf.uk.com) |
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| 03-05-08 | The Deep Wisdom of the Soul |
| Workshop: Carol Fraser | |
| Practical meditative exercises for meeting ourselves at a deeper level and opening our higher faculties? Work with the chakras & spiritual heart.
Carol is an experienced spiritual teacher, musician, artist, and pupil of Sri Shin Shiva Swayambhu M. giving workshops extensively in Europe and India . H er central concern is to help people realise their inmost core of being, and unfold their latent capacities for creative, love filled participation in earthly life. She has studied Eastern & Western esoteric spirituality including Kashmiri Shaivism and Anthroposophy, and is currently engaged in helping to develop a pioneer village Shivaland in the Himalayan foothills, near Rishikesh in which the spiritual, social and economic aspects of life can be combined into a harmonious whole. | |
| 02-05-08 | Dark Matter and the Living Earth. |
| Talk: Carol Fraser | |
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How can a spiritual understanding of so-called DARK MATTER help us in bringing healing to ourselves and earth Venue: Colwell Cottage, Elworthy, nr Taunton, Somerset Tel. 01984 656236 Email jillcanney@yahoo.com Donations welcome |
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| 20-04-08 | Magical Energy |
| Glastonbury | Workshop: Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone |
| An experiential workshop
on how to use the Chakras and Auras as a Magical Energy System
for Magical Ritual. Cost: £15 (booking) Contact: wesociety@hotmail.com or phone: 077 25940813. Venue: The Summerlands B&B and Retreat Centre, Glastonbury . Time 2pm to 4.30pm |
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| 18-04-08 | Trance Prophesy |
| Glastonbury | Workshop: Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone |
| Join Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone in this practical exploration of the
Four Keys of Trance-Prophesy and Drawing Down the Moon. Cost: Cost: £15 on the door Contact: jsfarrar@eircom.net Venue: The Goddess Temple, Glastonbury. Time 6.45pm to 9.45pm |
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| 14-04-08 | Palmistry. |
| Speaker: Malcolm Wright | |
| Malcolm is a British Astrological-Psychic Society Consultant, giving us the chance to understand our own hand. | |
| 10-03-08 | How to see the Human Aura. |
| Workshop: Amanda Walder | |
| 11-02-08 | You and Your Dreams. |
| Speaker: Wendy Grant | |
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Wendy is a local author and TV Dream Analyst, on understanding and using your dreams |
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| 09-02-08 | Spiritual Communion. Is it Possible? |
| Workshop Facilitator: Carol Fraser | |
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Can we really take up contact with other dimensions of being in a healthy way? |
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| 14-01-08 | Shamanism. |
| Speaker: Elaine Necchi and Angela Wood | |