Seasonal Celebrations Days
for all ages
What to expect..
We begin at the Broompark Picnic Area, and after a gentle welcome and chance to brush off the "road dust," we walk together, past hedgerows and along the lane, toward a magical hidden space where the hearth fire awaits.
(The walk is just under a mile long on a level, gravel service, with a few steps/ramp up to Abundant Earth).
Each Seasonal Celebration follows a gentle and welcoming rhythm and can include:
🌿 Mindful arrival & nature connection
🚶♂️Themed walk - eg flora and fauna ID
🧙 Seasonal plant lore & storytelling
🎨 Creative, therapeutic activities for all ages
🔥 Circle time by the fire—sharing, singing, reflecting
🪕 Live music and community song
🌳 Space to rest, journal or just be beneath the sky
👩🌾 Opportunities to learn about the land project at Abundant Earth, explore food growing and wild foraging.
Some find a quiet spot beneath a tree, others share songs or stories passed down through generations or newly made.
Children craft, play, explore. Adults learn skills and share wisdom.
Everyone is welcome to join in, or to sit back, listen, and soak it all in.
Thanks to National Lottery players, this summer 2026 see the beginning of two-year journey of seasonal gatherings rooted in nature, creativity, folklore, community and connection, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
We know that cost can be a barrier for many families and individuals, so this funding means we can offer free and affordable places, develop volunteering opportunities and create a programme that we hope will continue to grow beyond the initial two years.
The project has been shaped by feedback from local families, community members and professionals. Previous participants have described the gatherings as a unique combination of history, folklore, outdoor learning and nature-based activities, while children have reported feeling happier and calmer after taking part.
Autumn Equinox
Season of Balance and Change
Date: Sunday 20th September
Time: 1pm – 6pm
At this transitional point of the year, the light of the suns rays greet the central band of the earth.
A time to recognise and honour the essential balance of light and dark across the globe and prepare for the quieter season of rest and reflection.
With balancing games and activites for all ages!
Rememberance & Restoration
Date: Saturday 31st October
Time: 1pm – 6pm
This time of year is celebrated throughout the world as a time of remembering our loved ones and honouring the cycle of death and re-birth in nature.
The last of the harvest festivals in these lands, when the bounty is dedicated to those who have gone before and the qualities of the darker months for inner growth and rejuvenation.
Winter Solstice
Date: Sunday 20th December
Time: 1pm – 6pm
At this point in the solar cycle the sun's rays grows longer and brighter, in the northern hemisphere.
Marked as the Celtic New Year in some cultures as we celebrate the return of the light.
We will be exploring the whell of the year and settign some powerful intentions for the year ahead, as always learning of different cultural celebrations and how you can make the most of this time of year.