**Timetable times and revised workshops are at the bottom of the page, please scroll down**
June already, Lammas Camp is fast approaching.
It is a lovely place to be, once that hill has been safely navigated. There is a path/drive up it now which makes it easier, especially when it's wet and muddy, so we don't have to keep saying going wide lol. Those of you with those ginormous motor homes still need to be carful of the farm's stone gate post though, I shouldn't fancy driving one of those down bendy, small one track Derbyshire lanes, I found a Bongo to be just the right size 🚐 :) Once up in the field there are lovely views and spectacular sunsets. Time to relax and meet up with folk you might not have seen for some time, and also a chance to get to know new people.
R J Caterers are onsite again so no need to cook if you don't want to, I love their Halloumi Fries.
We have Beating of the Bounds followed by the opening Fire Ceremony on Thursday evening, please join in make some noise. Weather witches please do your thing and bring us good weather for it 🙏
There is a Handfasting on both Friday and Saturday, always lovely to watch and wish them well 💓
Friday evening we have the popular Pub Quiz. Well it was the first one last year and that was popular, had a shock when I saw how many were in the marquee and had to rush round getting it more ventilated lol
Saturday we have the Lammas Ritual.
There will be Larp and Folk Songs by Chilled Mead and Storytelling by Drakka Redd as well to keep you entertained, feel free to join in with them all :)
Drumming around the fire each evening, please respect the curfew though, to keep the neighbours happy and ensure we can keep coming back, chanting, quite singing, soft acoustic etc is all good after drumming stops. If you've been to the belly dance workshop earlier in the day try out your new skills out round the fire to the beat of the drums,
Some of the workshops we have already are:
Drumming with the Ancestors - Barbara Meiklejohn-free
The Wise-woman's Garden - Chris Hurst
A wise-woman's garden provides her (or him) with all the supplies that they need. Not just food but also medicines/remedies and yes. In this workshop learn the basics and CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN
Rewilding Yourself - Maili Mcquaid
A walk and talk to meet the plant allies, friends, food and cure. Learn to identify, use and connect to nature through plants and practical paganism.
Q&A about How spirit works with us all - Elaine Hakin
Reiki/Chakra Meditation - Aj Janko
Power Animals I & II Cherill Royce-Dexter Cancelled
Power Animals I - A talk about the importance of Animal Spirits, followed by a journey to meet and greet your current Animal Spirit guide.
Power Animals II - A shorter talk but a longer journey to the 4 quarters, to hopefully meet your totem animals or to gain wisdom and advice from any passing Animal Spirits that may want to help you.
Please be prepared to make yourself comfy for the journeys ie something to lie on or sit comfortably in.
Painting for Mindfulness - Freya Legon Cancelled
With a focus on appreciating nature to enhance our wellbeing, through painting and observation
Runes I & II - Darren Ramesdale
Runes I - Basic runes discussed, practical demonstration of runic techniques
Runes II - Further runes practical techniques for more advanced applications
Drum Healing - Ken Hakin
An introduction to Medical Astrology - Lauren Elliott
In this workshop I will be discussing the association between the zodiac and how each zodiac sign is linked to specific parts of the body. I will be giving you the basics on how to use your natal chart as a map to good and balanced health.
Mindfulness - Karl Stirland
Bumble Bees - Karl Stirland
Introduction to common British Bumblebees, how to help them and possibly a safari to see some up close assuming the weather is okay
Belly Dance - Sophie Seniuk
Come and learn some moves and maybe show them off around the campfire to drum beats later
Long Guided Meditation - Sara Alice
Dream Catcher Making - Linda
Make a small dream catcher, different styles to have a go at and lots of different materials
Morning Yoga - Sara Alice
Join Sara from Topaz Yoga in a beginner friendly practice with an emphasis on simplicity, repetition and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body's range of motion alongside the employment of breathing techniques and guided shavasana
? - Lara Turner
Paula will be in the Craft Area with creative activities for kids and grown ups, including Pewter Casting (that's an adult one) amongst others. She also very bravely (in my opinion anyway lol) volunteers to keep children occupied while their adults wrestle with tent poles on set up Thursday and take down Sunday.
I'll get a timetable worked out nearer the time, reminder to myself - don't clash the drums with the meditations lol The timetable will be on an A-board near the Welcome Tent, which is where you can find crew members too if you need help.
All in all not a bad weekend don't you think?
**A bit of an edit, well it looks likes not much, but it sends my laptop into a panic and what shouldn't take long takes hours while it spins it's wheel and I loose my train of thought. Hey ho, anyway think I've got the timetable sorted out again even though a couple of people have dropped out of running workshops and another drum workshop suddenly added lol. Think there's a good mixture of things to suite most folk, what do you think?
Ah going to try to add the update now, stand by it could go all horribly wrong at this time of night lol zzzzz
Lammas Camp 2022 Workshops/Talks & Events
All times and events are subject to change on the day.
Please see description for further details of workshops etc
Thursday
2 pm - Camp Opens
2-5.30 pm - Set up Crafts for Children in the Craft Area
7 pmish - Beating of the Bounds & Fire Lighting/Welcome Ceremony
Friday
Time | Marquee 1 | Marquee 2 | Craft Area - Paula |
10-11 | Yoga Sara -Topaz Yoga |
| Funky Foam 10-11.30 |
11-12 | Runes I Darren Ramsdale | Bumble Bees Karl Stirland |
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12-1 | Voice & Drum Car Dia |
| Pewter Casting 12-1.30 |
1-2 | Q&A about afterlife. How Spirit work with us all Elain Hakin | Rewilding Yourself (meet in Marquee to take place outside 1-3) Maili McQuaid |
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2-3 | Drum Healing Ken Hakin | Crafting Dream Catchers Inda Faith |
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3-4 | Belly Dance Sophie Seniuk | Mindfulness Karl Stirland | Water Candles 3-4.30 |
Round the Fire or Marquee 1 if raining
4.30 pm - Entertainment - Storytelling - Drakka Redd
6 pmish - Handfasting
7 pmish - Pub Quiz, prizes to be won - Marquee 1
Saturday
Time | Marquee 1 | Marquee 2 | Craft Area - Paula |
10-11 | Yoga Sara -Topaz Yoga |
| Stitches for Witches 10-11.30 |
11-12 | Runes II Darren Ramsdale | Reiki/Chakra/Meditation Aj Janko |
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12-1 | The Witch & The Fae John Crow | Introduction to Medical Astrology Lauren Elliott | Suncatcher Candle Jars 12-1.30 |
1-2 | Drumming with the Ancestors Barbara Meiklejohn-free |
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2-3 | Hand/Foot/Head Massage Demo & Aromatherapy talk Anna Caulkett | Birth Readings Lara Turner |
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3-4 | The Wise-Woman's Garden Chris Hurst | Long Guided Meditation Sara -Topaz Yoga | String Art 3-4.30 |
Round the Fire or Marquee 1 if raining
5.30 pmish - Handfasting
6.30 pm - Entertainment - Darren Ramsdale/Chilled Mead
7.30 pmish - Lammas Ritual
Sunday
10-1 pm - Take Down Crafts for Children in the Crafts Area whilst adults get their stuff together
2 pm - Camp closes. Safe travels onwards everyone xx
Some workshop descriptions -
Drumming with the Ancestors - Barbara Meiklejohn-free
Through the power of the drum, you will journey to the cave of your ancestors to connect once more with the old ones and reawaken your dormant memories of who you once were as a wise one.
The Wise-woman’s Garden - Chris Hurst
A wise-woman's garden provides her (or him) with all the supplies that they need. Not just food but also medicines/remedies and yes. In this workshop learn the basics and CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN
Rewilding Yourself - Maili Mcquaid
A walk and talk to meet the plant allies, friends, food and cure. Learn to identify, use and connect to nature through plants and practical paganism.
Birth Readings - Lara Turner
A mixture of Tarot and Numerology
Runes I & II - Darren Ramsdale
Runes I - Basic runes discussed, practical demonstration of runic techniques
Runes II - Further runes practical techniques for more advanced applications
An introduction to Medical Astrology - Lauren Elliott
In this workshop I will be discussing the association between the zodiac and how each zodiac sign is linked to specific parts of the body. I will be giving you the basics on how to use your natal chart as a map to good and balanced health.
Bumble Bees - Karl Stirland
Introduction to common British Bumblebees, how to help them and possibly a safari to see some up close assuming the weather is okay
Belly Dance - Sophie Seniuk
Come and learn some moves and maybe show them off around the campfire to drum beats later
Dream Catcher Making - Inda Faith
Make a small dream catcher, different styles to have a go at and lots of different materials
Morning Yoga - Sara Alice
Join Sara from Topaz Yoga in a beginner friendly practice with an emphasis on simplicity, repetition and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body's range of motion alongside the employment of breathing techniques and guided shavasana
Please see revised times above for craft workshops 
That's all for now folks, see you in the field soon :)
