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| Title | Wiltshire Crop Circle Study Group (WCCSG) | |
| Address | PO Box 939, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1XD | |
| Venue | Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA | |
| Map | Show location | |
| Contribution | ||
| Contact | Francine Blake | |
| Tel | +44 (0) 1380 739 966 | |
| WCCSG | ||
| Web | Wiltshire Crop Circle Study Group | |
| Schedule | In addition to a number of events held throughout the year the WCCSG also holds an annual crop circle conference. For more details about the conference log on to WCCSG Conference | |
| Calendar | |
| 13-07-12- 15-07-12 |
Circles of Knowledge Conference 2012 |
Now in it's 17th year, the WCCSG will once again be hosting this uplifting event to spread the knowledge of ancient civilisations and new research relating to earth mysteries,crop circles, ecological events, environmental and health issues. 2012 is an important year and we hope that the knowledge of the speakers we have invited will prepare us for times to come. |
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| 22-12-11 | Celebrating the Winter Solstice - Lighting of the Alton Barnes White Horse |
| Milk Hill | Celebrate the winter Solstice by lighting the White Horse with Melanie and Tybor. Time 4.00pm |
| For some years, led by Melanie Gambrill, the WCCSG has revived the old tradition of Lighting the White Horse on the Winter Solstice. On 21st December we meet at the White Horse at 4pm to place jars containing candles around the edge of the horse carved into the chalky hillside. Once all the candles are lit, we have a time of reflection before celebration. If you have any glass jars or tealights that you can spare, please bring them along with you. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, the horse is approx. 1 mile from the nearest parking across grassland (some steep). If you can spare any time on the following morning to help collect the jars (once they have cooled), you would be very welcome! This is event is FREE | |
| 10-12-11 | Christmas Lunch and Fair |
| Group Event | |
| Venue: Alton Barnes. Time Midday. We ask that anyone who comes along brings a donation of a festive dish. After lunch there will be a trade fair offering unusual gifts. | |
| 02-11-11 | Review of the 2011 Crop Circle Season |
| Alton Barnes | Speaker: Francine Blake |
| 01-10-11 | Review of the 2011 Crop Circle Season |
| Salisbury | Speaker: Francine Blake |
| 05-08-11- 07-08-11 |
Crop Circle Conference 2011 - Circles of Knowledge Summer Conference |
| Marlborough | As a crop circle reserach group, our main interest will of course be crop circles, but we feel that it is time to bring in other subjects to our Summer Conference that we often find overlapping in our search for knowledge. We are finalising the Speakers now for next year's event and we hope to build on previous years by inviting a more diverse group of presenters to share their special subjects. We hope to bridge the gap between ancient knowledge and new discoveries while of course still focusing on one of the biggest mysteries surrounding us every Summer - the Crop Circles themselves. Please put these dates in your diaries now. |
| 17-07-11 | Another Day in the Field |
| Facilitator: Olivier Morel | |
| Olivier Morel is a crop circle photographer and guide. During the crop circle season he tries to visit every formation for investigation and photographs them from the air. He has worked closely with Francine Blake and her tour groups and his knowledge on the circles' whereabouts and his insights from his personal experiences make Olivier an excellent guide to take you into the fields. Transport will not be provided to keep the cost low, but after meeting at a dedicated point cars can be shared for the rest of the day. Sensible clothing for the weather conditions is important plus good walking shoes! Please bring a packed lunch | |
| 03-07-11 | Stonehenge Private Access Sunset Visit |
| Facilitator: WCCSG | |
| We have again booked a private visit with full access inside the immense stone circles of Stonhenge and at a great time slot when we will see the sun setting. English Heritage offer these special visits outside normal visiting times for small groups. Places are limited and this is a great opportunity if you have not taken part in one of these private visits before. Please book early to avoid disappointment | |
| 26-06-11 | Another Day in the Field |
| Facilitator: Olivier Morel | |
| Olivier Morel is a crop circle photographer and guide. During the crop circle season he tries to visit every formation for investigation and photographs them from the air. He has worked closely with Francine Blake and her tour groups and his knowledge on the circles' whereabouts and his insights from his personal experiences make Olivier an excellent guide to take you into the fields. Transport will not be provided to keep the cost low, but after meeting at a dedicated point cars can be shared for the rest of the day. Sensible clothing for the weather conditions is important plus good walking shoes! Please bring a packed lunch | |
| 06-04-11 | West Kennet Longbarrow; Landscape, Shamans & the Cosmos |
| Alton Barnes | Speaker: Peter Knight |
| 09-03-11 | Review of the 2010 Crop Circle Season |
| Alton Barnes | Speaker: Francine Blake |
| 21-12-10 | Celebrating the Winter Solstice |
| Milk Hill | Celebrate the winter Solstice by lighting the White Horse with Melanie and Tybor. Time 4.00pm |
| For some years, led by Melanie Gambrill, the WCCSG has revived the old tradition of Lighting the White Horse on the Winter Solstice. On 21st December we meet at the White Horse at 4pm to place jars containing candles around the edge of the horse carved into the chalky hillside. Once all the candles are lit, we have a time of reflection before celebration. If you have any glass jars or tealights that you can spare, please bring them along with you. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, the horse is approx. 1 mile from the nearest parking across grassland (some steep). If you can spare any time on the following morning to help collect the jars (once they have cooled), you would be very welcome! This is event is FREE | |
| 11-12-10 | Christmas Lunch and Fair |
| Group Event | |
| Venue: Alton Barnes. Time Midday. We ask that anyone who comes along brings a donation of a festive dish. After lunch there will be a trade fair offering unusual gifts. Also a chance to pick up your 2010 WCCSG calendar | |
| 17-11-10 | Review of the 2012 Crop Circle Season |
| Alton Barnes | Speaker: Francine Blake |
| 02-10-10 | Review of the 2012 Crop Circle Season |
| Salisbury | Speaker: Francine Blake |
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| 13-08-10- 15-08-10 |
Crop Circle Conference 2010 - Circles of Knowledge Summer Conference |
| Marlborough | As a crop circle reserach group, our main interest will of course be crop circles, but we feel that it is time to bring in other subjects to our Summer Conference that we often find overlapping in our search for knowledge. We are finalising the Speakers now for next year's event and we hope to build on previous years by inviting a more diverse group of presenters to share their special subjects. We hope to bridge the gap between ancient knowledge and new discoveries while of course still focusing on one of the biggest mysteries surrounding us every Summer - the Crop Circles themselves. Please put these dates in your diaries now, 13th, 14th & 15th August 2010 - the new three day event! |
| 06-07-10 | Stonehenge Visit |
| Group Event: | |
| We have booked a private visit with full access inside the immense stone circle of Stonehenge and at a great time slot when we will see the sun setting. English Heritage offer these special visits outside normal visiting times for small groups. Places are limited and this is a great opportunity if you have not taken part in one of these private visits before. Please book early to avoid disappointment | |
| 20-06-10 | A Day in the Field |
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| Olivier Morel, a French crop circle enthusiast, came to the UK in February 2009 to help us out in the WCCSG office and to discover the circles for himself. As soon as the first circle appeared in April last year he threw himself into the phenomenon visiting every one and photographing them from the air. He worked closely last summer with Francine Blake and her tour groups, and his knowledge on the circles' whereabouts and his own insights from his experiences last year make Olivier an excellent guide to take you into the fields. Transport will not be provided to keep the cost low, but after meeting at a dedicated point we can share cars for the rest of the day. Sensible clothing for the weather conditions is important plus good walking shoes | |
| 15-05-10 | Bring a Friend Informal WCCSG Meeting |
| Alton Barnes | Group Event: |
| We hope to use this informal meeting to encourage all members and new friends to come along and see displays of the WCCSG archive of photographs, drawings, Spirals and some examples of plant samples gathered in the last 15 years. Francine Blake will be on hand for informal discussion and we hope also our group geometrist Rob Seaman will be around to display a selection of his hand-drawn diagrams of formations from the last 20 years created from his field visits and careful measurement. Refreshments will be available, please feel free to bring along any donations of cakes or biscuits for afternoon tea | |
| 13-03-10 | Dowsing Workshop |
| Alton Barnes | With: Shaun Ogbourne |
| Shaun is the Chairman of the Wyvern Dowsing Society based near Swindon. His workshop will be a hands-on, fun learning experience suitable for everyone whether you have tried dowsing before or not. Shaun will start by introducing us to the dowsing rods then move on to tracing the water lines beneath us using the practise. Stones will then be introduced to the dowsing area to see how this affects any results and the final experiment will include the introduction of pictures of certain crop circles in which Shaun has experienced fascinating results | |
| 24-02-10 | UFO Film Night |
| Alton Barnes | Speaker: Andrew Pyrka |
| Crop Circle enthusiast, Andrew Pyrka, spent endless days and nights in the Wiltshire countryside last Summer trying to capture the strange activity often reported here on camera. During an investigation of a crop formation at Barbury Castle, Andrew's associate caught just that while filming Andrew out in the fields. During this presentation of his film, Andrew will summarise the events as they happen and will be happy to answer questions and discuss his investigations afterwards. Refreshments will be available | |
| 21-12-09 | Celebrating the Winter Solstice |
| Milk Hill | Celebrate the winter Solstice by lighting the White Horse with Melanie and Tybor. Time 4.00pm |
| For some years, led by Melanie Gambrill, the WCCSG has revived the old tradition of Lighting the White Horse on the Winter Solstice. On 21st December we meet at the White Horse at 4pm to place jars containing candles around the edge of the horse carved into the chalky hillside. Once all the candles are lit, we have a time of reflection before celebration. If you have any glass jars or tealights that you can spare, please bring them along with you. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, the horse is approx. 1 mile from the nearest parking across grassland (some steep). If you can spare any time on the following morning to help collect the jars (once they have cooled), you would be very welcome! This is event is FREE | |
| 12-12-09 | Christmas Lunch and Fair |
| Group Event | |
| Venue: Alton Barnes. Time 11am to 4pm. We ask that anyone who comes along brings a donation of a festive dish. After lunch there will be a trade fair offering unusual gifts. Also a chance to pick up your 2010 WCCSG calendar | |
| 18-11-09 | Review of the 2009 Crop Circle Season |
| Speaker: Gary King | |
| Alton Barnes | This is the second of two reviews of the 2009 Season, this one is hosted by Gary King. The presentation of pictures of approx 70 formations from this year will be accompanied by Francine's insights into their meanings and their relationship to the landscape in they appeared. Refreshments are available. Usual fees apply, £3 for WCCSG Members, £4.50 Non-Members |
| 03-10-09 | Review of the 2009 Crop Circle Season |
| Speaker: Francine Blake | |
| Harnham, Salisbury | This is the first of two reviews of the 2009 Season (the second will be hosted by Gary King in Alton Barnes, see details below), this one is hosted by Francine Blake. The presentation of pictures of approx 70 formations from this year will be accompanied by Francine's insights into their meanings and their relationship to the landscape in they appeared. Refreshments are available. Usual fees apply, £3 for WCCSG Members, £4.50 Non-Members |
| 08-08-09- 09-08-09 |
Crop Circle Conference 2009 - Circles of Knowledge, Reconnecting to the Sacred through Crop Circles |
| Marlborough | Our 2009 conference schedule is now available. The 2009 conference has more to offer than ever. Come and join experts and enthusiasts of crop circle research and other mysteries in the heart of the landscapes that attract the most amazing designs. This is your chance to:
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| 20-06-09 | A Day in the Field with Gary King |
| Facilitator: Gary King | |
| This excursion is limited to WCCSG Members (and guests) only as limited spaces are available. By this point in the season we hope there will be a number of designs available to visit. With Gary as your guide you will be taken into the crop circles with permission from the landowners, experience them for yourself and discuss with your fellow enthusiasts the design, geometry and symbology of the formations you visit. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink with you and ensure you have suitable footwear for walking, plus appropriate clothing and protection for the weather conditions. Members must pre-book this event and may book on behalf of any guests, but bookings from Non Members cannot be accepted on this occasion. Prices are as follows: Members: £12, Non-Members: £15 plus £5 per person for the optional nightwatch. Further information regarding a meeting place will be forwarded upon booking | |
| 20-05-09 | Ancient Customs |
| Speakers: Celia Gunn and Anthony Thorley | |
| Anthony and Celia will follow in the footsteps of our ancestors exploring the old customs that used to be a part of the fabric of daily life in ancient times and the importance of the ancient landmarks | |
| 18-04-09 | The Symbology of Crop Circles |
| Workshop: Francine Blake | |
| Many symbols are displayed to us within the Crop Circle designs. Come and learn about the world of symbology to help you discover and understand what the Crop Circles are showing us. Members £3.00, Non Members, £4.50 | |
| 18-03-09 | Review of the 2008 Crop Circle Season |
| Speaker: Francine Blake | |
| Back by popular demand! This is another chance to see Francine's presentation of all the 77 formations that appeared in Wiltshire last year. If you missed Francine's 'End of Season Review' back in October then this is your chance to catch up, or you may just want a reminder to get you ready for what we hope will be another great summer. Usual fees apply for this event, Members £3.00, Non-Members £4.50 | |
| 22-12-08 | Celebrating the Winter Solstice |
| Adams Grave | Celebrate the winter Solstice by lighting the White Horse with Melanie and Tybor. Time 2.15pm |
| 06-12-08 | Annual General Meeting followed by Christmas Lunch and Festivities |
| Group Event | |
| 08-11-08 | Western Geomancy |
| Speaker: Shaun Kirwan | |
| Shaun is an apprentice of Dr Patrick McManaway (president of the British Society of Dowsers), a designer of stone circles, and sacred sites including the Big Green Gathering Stone Circle and the Sunrise Celebration Wood Circle. Time 10.30am | |
| 15-10-08 | Ancient Knowledge |
| Speakers: Anthony Thorley and Celia Gunn | |
| A lecture exploring the old customs of the Avebury area that used to be part of daily life in ancient times and the importance of ancient landmarks. Time 7.30pm | |
| 13-09-08 | Review of the Crop Circle Season |
| Harnham Memorial Hall | Group Event |
| A chance to see pictures and explore the events of the 2008 crop circle season. Time 10.30am Venue: Harnham Memorial Hall, Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire |
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| 09-08-08 | Crop Circle Conference 2008 - Circles of Knowledge, Reconnecting to the Sacred through Crop Circles |
| Marlborough | This is the 13th Crop Circle Conference organised by the Wiltshire Crop Circle Study Group (WCCSG) and is unlike any other. The conference is timed to coincide with the high point of the crop circle season when the final and most spectacular designs tend to appear. This is an interactive event that studies crop cicles but also has workshops, music dowsing, labyrinth as well as the opportunity to view formations from a helicopter. Speakers include: Pierre Beake (Light anomalies in Crop Circles), Shining Bear (Shamanic Music), Francine Blake (Crop Circles - important events for our time), Michael Bott (Standing with Stones), Glenn Broughton (Magic of Crop Circles), Gary King (The Tao of Crop Circles), Dr Dolly Knight and Jonathon Stromberg (Water: The Basis for Future Ecological Technology), Nick Kollestrom (Mathematics of Crop Circles), Jaime Maussan (Extraordinary Events in the Mexican Sky), Hamish Miller (Exploring Lines of Energy) and Fred Rusher (The Sacred Geometry of Crop Circles). For more information Tel. 01380 739966 Email: WCCSG or log on to WCCSG Conference |
| 03-08-08 | St Anne's Day Gaia Pilgrimage |
| Pewsey Vale | Group Event organised by Anthony Thorley |
| A day spent walking the Pewsey Vale Goddess Landscape to revitalise an ancient tradition that was abandoned in 1932. The pilgrimage will start with lighting a lantern at Martinsell in the morning and walking through the various landmarks arriving at Tan Hill at around 7pm to end the pilgrimage with an Agnihotra fire ceremony. The walk is approximately 8 miles in length. Please bring a picnic lunch | |
| 17-05-08 | Pilgrimage and the Crop Circle Landscape |
| High Ham Somerset | Special outing and group meeting |
| We meet in the delightful gardens of Jim and Siggy Seaward and catch up with on-going projects. Guest speaker Dr Anthony Thorley will talk about Pilgrimage and the Crop Circle Landscape | |
| 23-04-08 | Ancient Spiritual History of Sites around Avebury |
| Speaker: Isabelle Kingston | |
| A native of Wiltshire Isabelle will talk about meaning of the Wiltshire temples, the landscape dragons and other local mysteries | |