LINKS
Last checked 18.3.11
HEARTH OF ARIANRHOD & ASSOCIATED SITES
Hearth of Arianrhod Open Circle first Monday of every month in Nuneaton, Warks, all welcome.
Hearth of Arianrhod and Mecian Forum (link fixed 1.5.11)
The Mercian Gathering – annual three day Pagan camp the first weekend in September with talks, workshops, rituals, music, free healing tent, archery and much more…
The Beacon - this is the new meeting place of the monthly Outer Circle. The Spiritual Fellowship Centre in Bond Street had to close and they have moved to these new premises. They run Tai Chi sessions, psychic fayres, development circles and much more.
The Hwicce Bowmen - the archery club founded by the Hearth. Meets every Sunday in Nuneaton.
EVENTS
The Wessex Gathering June in Dorset
The Mercian Gathering annual Pagan camp in Warks, September
PAGAN AUTHORS & ARTISTS
Doreen Valiente site dedicated to the late, great mother of modern Wicca, Doreen Valiente
Nigel Pennick author of nearly 50 books on Paganism, runes, the Northern Tradition, geomancy, sacred architecture, folklore and cunning magic.
Soraya first came to the attention of the media when she accurately predicted (on tape) a massive lottery win for one of her clients. Since then she has written for National and local newspapers and made several TV & Radio appearance. Soraya has 2 books published to date Book of Spells & Enhance your Psychic Powers. Soraya's Book of Runes& Book of Tarot are at the printers. Two more books have been commissioned by publisher Geddes & Grosset and are being written now.
Kala Trobe author of The Magick Bookshop, Invoke the Goddess, Invoke the Gods, Qabala, Pocket Spells and How to Find your Inner Priestess. Blogs, online tarot readings- check it out!
www.midlandsschoolofastrology.co.uk Alison Chester-Lambert's site on astrology and the new planets and their implications. Alison is the astrologer for BBC TV and Heart FM radio.
Art Mystique Levanah's fantastic images of Goddesses, fairies, festivals and more. Levanah has provided beautiful illustrations for Silver Wheel and cover art for Lear Books.
Mystical and Magickal Art by Sabrina - the Ink Witch by the lovely Sabrina from the USA who has provided some fantastic artwork for Silver Wheel. You can buy prints on this site too. Check out the beautiful Arianrhod she drew for me!
Rare Earth Gallery A series of paintings of the little people
Taryn Shrigley Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Crafts maker
PAGAN PUBLISHERS
Lear Books Pagan publisher specialising in intermediate and advanced levels, rather than only beginners books as most mainstream publishers do.
Llewellyn Worldwide web site of America's leading Pagan publisher. Browse through the hundreds of books Llewellyn offers, from books for the beginner to books on ritual magic, plus free tarot readings.
Capall Bann Website of Capall Bann, Britain's leading Pagan publisher. Browse through the titles on offer- a full range of serious Pagan material with a wide range of topics from nature spirits to Egyptian magic, to investigations of the origins of witchcraft, Janet and Stewart Farrar's final book together [with Gavin Bone], plus books by Nigel Pennick, Nigel Jackson, etc.
Green Magic Publishing books on Paganism, Earth lore and magic
PAGAN MUSIC
The Dolmen great Pagan folk band from Weymouth in Dorset, see gig list, photos and listen to mp3s on the website.
Magicfolk A folk-rock band writing original music inspired by mysticism and mythology, likened to Jethro Tull, Jefferson Airplane, Clannad, Renaissance, Fairport Convention, Enya. The music has strong melodies and rhythms, and "hauntingly beautiful" ambient sounds, using a mix of electric and traditional - flute, drums, keyboards, clarinet, guitars, sax, and rich vocal harmonies. There are some sound clips and more info on the website .
Damh the Bard - Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. So relax, and let the music take you there.
Schelmish ("Mischievous") was formed in 1999. The success of the first concerts proved that the Schelms were on their way, and so a band was born, which shows its flare not only at medieval markets, banquets, and in the live role-play scene, but increasingly at their own concerts. Not only famous in their native Germany, the Schelms are already well known throughout Europe and are fast gaining a high reputation in the UK with many thousands of established fans. Their stage shows for both the rock and medieval programmes prove that they are ingenious showman and their performance includes the crowd; as much as it does entertain them. Not all songs are taken from the traditional medieval song pool. Schelmish have developed many original compositions to be performed with the vigorous use of bagpipe and drums; as their latter CD's prove! When you read their promotional flyers, you'll quickly discover that they are multi instrumentalists, talented musicians and artistic progressive lyricists with a great sense of fun thrown in!
Rigantona are Kate Fletcher (vocals, double reeds, strings) and Corwen ap Broch (pipes, whistles, bowed instruments, percussion). Rigantona's music is rooted in the British folk tradition, though a strong Nordic influence and an attraction to the ancient past adds a darker edge.Never afraid to sing all the verses of a long ballad, or play newly composed material on long forgotten instruments, their music has been described as 'hypno folk'. Kate and Corwen aim to make music that their ancestors would understand and appreciate.Kate and Corwen also play historical music in authentic costumes and on authentic instruments, specialising in the music of the Dark Ages and Early Medieval Period and the Napoleonic War. They are available to perform at Medieval Banquets, Weddings etc.
Dragonflymoon Scott Jasper and Susan Garlick's blend of evocative music.
WITCHCRAFT, DRUIDRY AND PAGANISM
Networking and General Links
(The links below are from people who have asked for links.
Inclusion here does not constitute a recommendation, a guarantee of authenticity or even sanity)
Anderida Gorsedd Druid group facilitated by Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee. Regular camps and annual conference, message boards and more.
Sacred Texts from Arthurian and Anglo-Saxon to Egyptian, including a large number of Wiccan and Pagan articles. The site even includes the complete screenplay for Monty Python and the Holy Grail!
Mything Links Bookmark this one! Links to folklore and mythology sites aplenty.
The Home of the Pagan Man. This site has a wealth of information on a wide variety of Pagan and related subjects, including book recommendations, reflexology, alternative healing, chakras, wicca etc.
Witches Voice personal ads, over 5000 links and Pagan search engine.
Witchology UK witchcraft site
Stav is a Norwegian word, meaning 'stave'. It has many connotations, but the one of most relevance here is its reference to the ancient alphabet, the rune staves, of ancient Norse and Germanic origin. The word Stav implies a deep understanding of the runes through the many attributes that tradition, mythology and everyday life has attached to them. Stav is a Mind, Body Spirit system, comparable to Tai Chi and Yoga, but originating through the traditions and mythology of Northern Europe, rather than the Orient. It developed through the Norwegian family, Hafskjold, and is often referred to as Hafskjold Stav. The system helps people improve and develop themselves by dealing with them holistically. That is Stav works on the whole person: their physical body, their mind (both logical and intuitive) and their spirituality. Only by working with all three can people develop into complete, fully rounded individuals.
The Hearth of Brighid, Swanage, Dorset
Temple of the Cauldron Dorset
The Dolmen Grove, Weymouth, Dorset
Pagan Pages Eclectic Paganism, with information on Pagan history, the Dagda, etc.
Pete Jennings Folk traditions in East Anglia and beyond including Green Man, Black Shuck, Old Glory Molly, The Magic Mummers and the Cutty Wren. Books, bands and music albums that I have been involved in. Original Gemini Ghost Tours, Sherlock Holmes Murder Mysteries & Story Telling. Heathen & Pagan topics, Witchcraft, Odinshof. Ormsgard Dark Age Theatre + Viking & Saxon Re-Enactment Loads of great links.
ADF excellent site on druidry
The Druid Network news of Druidic happenings in the UK and abroad
Pagan Federation, founded in 1971 to make Paganism accessible to seekers.
Paganlinks excellent site of links for UK Pagans, except for the fact its new software won't let me upload any links!
The Nottingham Empyrean Group has monthly meetings with speakers
Magical Almanac - A free monthly ezine of astrology and magick for thoughtful, intelligent people who are seeking something deeper than the usual New Age – astrological fare. To subscribe send an e-mail to: MagicalAlmanac-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Goddess Rising goddess related articles, artwork, links
PAGAN SHOPS
Inclusion here does not constitute a recommendation.
Witchcraft Shop now incorporating pixie tailor - 10 Beedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX United Kingdom
Impressions By Lirica Broom Shoppe - We make handmade brooms/besoms for handfastings, weddings and more. Please stop by and have a look around our shoppe.
Naturally Gifted 'Magical gifts for all the family' 71 High Street Lincoln LN5 8AD Tel/Fax - 01522 878973
The Simmering Cauldron is an esoteric stall which operates one day a week in the Welshpool and Newtown indoor markets on the Welsh border. We also attend Pagan conferences/camps, Mind Body Spirit fairs and other specialist events across England and Wales. We also run our own events in Powys.
RADIO STATIONS
Glastonbury Radio internet radio station, which includes The Witching Hour with Trevor and Liz
Classical and Mediaeval library
Sacred Texts from Arthurian and Anglo-Saxon to Egyptian, including a large number of Wiccan and Pagan articles. The site even includes the complete screenplay for Monty Python and the Holy Grail!
Mything Links Bookmark this one! Links to folklore and mythology sites aplenty.
MISC
Soul Clinics - a movement within the Christian church, organised by Methodist minister Pauline Warner, which believes that there is much to receive from other spiritual paths and that God speaks to us through contemporary spirituality as well as the traditional ways of Scripture, sacrament and fellowship.