Mouse returns to coordinate the healing area, as well as give healing. He tells us “Druid Camp Healing Area will have at least seven seasoned, experienced and gifted practitioners to provide you with the treatment of your choice… relaxing, healing, therapeutic…” The Healing Area would be grateful for a small contribution for the upkeep ofContinue reading “Healing Area”
Category Archives: 2018Blog
J J Middleway
It’s almost impossible to imagine a Druid Camp with a J J… leading us in chanting and song in sacred celebration. So we’re fantastically glad to say he’s with us.
The Creative Area
So much lovely stuff going on here, and they’ve even been creative about how they tell us here! Click the graphics for a larger, lovelier image!
And in the red corner…
Mead wars… well, not wars, not at Druid Camp. But like the bards of old, matching up one against the other… but instead of words, it’s mead. Challenge accepted. Lots of fun was had during last year’s session, but it was obvious that people were there for just one thing, so this year is goingContinue reading “And in the red corner…”
Marquees
Someone’s asked the perfectly reasonable question; if we’re not being tented by Rainbow this year, what have we got? Well, we’re rather well off. For the main event are we have a 42′ x 45′ canvas marquee. The cafe is a 40′ x 40′ marquee (open 6:30 am until late) with garden area The twoContinue reading “Marquees”
How can Druids honour the sacred Earth?
Stuart Jeffery is a Druid and campaigner and Green Party worker. His blog “A Druid’s Voice” seeks to speak out for the land, sea and sky, and in this talk and open discussion he is asking the simple and yet complex question: How can Druids honour the sacred Earth? How can we be more organised andContinue reading “How can Druids honour the sacred Earth?”
Paganism, Archaeology and Love!
With a title like that… well, you’ve bought your ticket yes? Will (aka Brochfael) is an academic, storyteller and craftsman. He describes himself as a Brythonic polytheist meaning that he feels drawn to the pre-Roman gods of Britain. He is a founder member of Clas Brython. His Paganism has inspired him to research our Ancestors asContinue reading “Paganism, Archaeology and Love!”
Craft Area – Sigils and Symbols
Maxine Warren has planned two craft sessions, one that uses hand embroidery techniques to create a sigil which is important to the person, that they can then attach to a robe or a cloak. The other session will use a braiding wheel to create a bracelet that symbolises the fire of friendship to the personContinue reading “Craft Area – Sigils and Symbols”
More than Mead – Exploring Ancient Brews
More than just Mead – Exploring ancient brews and modern practice With Jem Warren The session will take in Biology, Chemistry, History and Archaeology as a journey from Ancient Times to now, looking at brewing techniques and ingredients. We will be using historically accurate recipes to explore the differences between Mead, Cyser, Melomel, Metheglin, Pyment,Continue reading “More than Mead – Exploring Ancient Brews”
Throwing Axe and Knife Skills Workshop
Knife Throwing and Axe Throwing Workshops Happily, the Druid Camp site is extensive and we’ve got plenty of space in which to hold workshops that need a little extra safety margin! Dane has been a regular facilitator and member of the Rainbow Family for 17 years. As in previous years he is offering two sessions ofContinue reading “Throwing Axe and Knife Skills Workshop”