22nd April is `Earth Day’ – every year!
In 2019, this falls on a (easter) Bank holiday monday.
So join us on this special day.. for a woodland walk, family friendly social and Eco-ceremony ! Takes place in Trent Park- one of London’s biggest woodland areas open to all.. with acres of space, free car park, cafe, toilet facilities.
Venue: Trent Park, Cockfosters (Piccadilly line, north London)
Meeting Point: Trent Park Cafe, Barnet EN4 0JY, UK.
Google map link for meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/NJwkrwNDMiF2
Facilities:
There is a proper toilet & cafe and car parks. Children can play in play area.
Location: From Cockfosters tube, the `Cockfosters Gate of Trent park is only 5 minutes walk. We will be in the field immediately to the right..when you enter the park.. Cafe etc is further ahead.
schedule:
11.30am- Meet by Cafe area.
12pm – dancing, singing & blessing around a large Tree (front field). Globally synced event) at 12pm – to be facilitated by Lina-Star Spyrou.
12.30pm onwards -various activities
– small group walks through woods (optional)
– family-friendly picnic & socials (front field)
– drumming & songs
– Eco-ceremony
This is a family-friendly all abilities event – Bring your picnic . Bring blankets to sit on. Bring your drums and other acoustic musical instruments.
Exact location:
We will be gathering in the small field closer to the main gate (Cockfoster Gate, Cockfoster Road). Enter the park.. walk past a pond that is on your right. Then turn right into the field …We’ll be there. Look out for groups of people.. Earth flags etc.
Our Eco-statement:
We like to get people out into nature, but it can come at a cost of intruding too much in nature/ adding pollution/ disturbing wildlife etc. Please read our statement of intent in this matter. https://www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches/pages/25196640/Our_Eco_statement/
Drug/ alcohol/ smoking policy:
Woodland witches events are 100% drug-free events. In addition this is a family friendly event. So please refrain from taking any drugs.. Wine as part of ceremony and picnic is fine. Smokers please be mindful of others who don’t like to inhale or are asthmatic. Thank you.
https://www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches/pages/25196101/Safety%3A_Disability%2C_Harassments%2C_Drugs
Safety / Children:
Parents & Guardians are responsible for their own children’s’ safety. Please be aware, there will be dogs in the field. There will be strangers. There will also be ritual items on altar – so do not let children play with such items.
Photography / Privacy:
People will be taking photos and or making some mobile camera filming. We are in a public park, so total privacy can NOT be guaranteed. In general Woodland witches ceremonial events have restrictions on photography/video/recording. see policy statements https://www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches/pages/21600513/Our_Media_Policy_-_filming_recording_sharing/
Please Bring:
• Drums & Musical instruments
• Bring family & friends (all religions welcome. This is about Earth).
• Bring eco-magical banners & posters to showcase and charge up with energy for your campaigns
• Bring crystals & ritual items for altar
• Bring plenty of Food & Drinks to share
• Bring ground sheet / blanket or folding stool (for yourself)
What you can do:
Please share this event and promote Earth day & Eco-Activities.
Weather:
We can’t predict the weather but we’ve always carried an event, no matter what nature decides to do on that day. 🙂
History of Earth Day:
Earth Day 22nd April- has been celebrated and marked by people of the world for over 40 years (since 1971). It provides a focus for hundreds of initiatives and activities.. from Eco-based fundraising, environmental campaigns, creating educational activities for those unaware of Earth’s ecological & environmental problems.. to magical or spiritual ceremonies to connect with Gaia“ the earth goddess/ spirit!
-Mani & Woodland Witches
Link to meetup event:
https://www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches/events/258142704/
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