Paganism, Shamanism, Rock n Roll

Been playing some more with the same stuff I made the feather necklace from and paying homage to Hasfest our small festival that pretty much started off the madness that is Lammas Camp These bracelets have Paganism, Shamanism, Rock n Roll on them which was the motto of Hasfest and which we will be giving a nod to at this years Lammas Camp by playing psy trance dance and rock in the marquee Friday night and dancing ourselves silly, of course if your not into that it’s also nice to sit by the camp fire and watch the stars :0)

Also made a few other bracelets in the same sort of style while I was on the roll including a purple feather one, which could have been dropped by a passing unicorn if unicorns were feathered, a Pegasus unicorn crossover ;0)

Chesterfield, Derbyshire Pagans 11th Anniversary Moot

Gosh 11 years since our first ever moot!!  We had a change of pubs during those years to over the road at what was the New Inn, where we used the land at the back for many happy Hasfests and Samhain Celebrations, to now back where we started at the Telemere Lodge, still every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30ish.  There have been a change of faces as folk come and go but there are quite a few of the original people still there and new folk are always very welcome :0)

We had a visit from the Priest of Avalon this month to give a talk on Remembering our Local Goddesses and very interesting it was too.  He also runs the Nottingham Goddess Temple.  There was of course cake and other goodies as well as plenty of chat.

We've had some great talks and workshops this year, starting in January with wool spinning history and the connection spinning has with many goddesses especially Norse ones and sheepy facts. Uses of essential oils, herbs, incense making, chakra chanting, tree knowledge, dream catchers, shamanism and the medicine wheel and of course Lammas Camp planning and workshop talk.

Still to come this year, in November our regular Goblin Market where you can bring things of a spiritual/pagan nature that's still in good condition but you no longer have a need for to swap/sell/trade or your hand made goods of a spiritual/pagan nature to sell so that folk can get some individual unique items for Yule gifts. Then in December the ever popular twig twiddling :0)

If you're interested in coming to one of the moots please do come along they are open and free to all and held in the private back room of the Telemere Lodge, Hasland 2nd Tuesday of each month around 7.30 pm start.  See our facebook page for more info Chesterfield, DerbyshirePagans

If you have knowledge/skills you would like to share at one of the moots as a talk/demo/workshop please do let me know, we are all friendly and eager to learn new stuff :0)

We are holding Samhain Celebrations at Eyre Chapel in Newbold, Chesterfield on Friday 30th October around 7.30 start, bring a drum or rattle if you have one.  Ritual to start then party afterwards, food share, bring your own drinks x

Chesterfield Pagans Samhain Open Ritual

Our Samhain Ritual is fast approaching, if you want to come and help us celebrate for the last time at our Hasfest and moot venue please do. The pub who's grounds we use is being sold and so looks unlikely that we will be able to hold events there any more, but it has been a fantastic few years holding Hasfest and Samhain Rituals there. 

The moots are moving to the Spital Pub, Spital which is just outside Chesterfield town center (a few minutes walk, it has a large car park as well) still on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting November please do come along enjoy a chat and maybe a workshop/talk. 

As previous years, this will be an open ritual for all of any tradition or path to attend to remember their ancestors and those family and friends who have travelled the Long Path. This years ritual will be distinctly heathen in theme and celebrating the Night of Ancestors.

There will be the familiar remembrance table for you to put photographs on of those people you want to remember, and light a candle in their honour. There will also be a reflective space for those wanting a quiet moment or two. Fancy dress is welcome, especially for children, and the popular pumpkin carving competition is back, so bring yours along if you’re feeling orangeryily artistic to be in with a chance of being awarded a prize from our judge.

During the ritual there will be a time for anyone who has letters or cards to send to bring them to the fire and burn them to send the words into the spirit realms. You are welcome to write as many letters or cards to as many different people as you like, just remember to address the envelopes with the persons name!

Afterwards food, please bring some to share, drumming - remember to bring your drum if you have one, pumpkin competition, general getting together:0)

Ritual starting around 7.30pm, 26th October 2012 at the New Inn, 229 Mansfield Road, Chesterfield S41 0JJ

For more information please see our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldPagans 

or website http://chesterfieldpagans.org/

Hasfest, Shamanism, Paganism, Rock n Roll

Whoo it's the start of Hasfest tomorrow, Chesterfield Pagans Shamanism, Paganism Rock n Roll free festival.  Fire, burning man, stalls full of shiny things, music, drumming dancing, workshops, ritual and good people.  See our facebook page for more info Hasfest event.
These are some of the bracelets I'm taking along, hope people like them, also taking smoking incense bottles,   engraved chalices and other jewellery - beads, copper and silver creations.

Triple hare, pentagram, leaf bead ribbon bracelet, with sun & moon toggle clasp

Fairy, butterfly, charm beaded ribbon wrap bracelet

Goddess, beaded charm wrap ribbon bracelet

Green and orange lamp bead ribbon bracelet

Leaping moon hare, charm ribbon wrap bracelet

Message from Hasfest HQ

HASFEST 5 is fast approaching, so here is a brief rundown of planned events and details for all you good folks

FRIDAY EVENTS
Hasfest will begin on Friday night with the opening party, for the past few years this has been quite a bangin affair , however this year we are taking a different route. Opening the weekend with a sonic earth ritual based around bass, beats and fire, expect heavy slabs of dub , dark ambient textures, blessed out beats, outlaw space cadets and of course the unexpected. The party will be held in the grove from 8.00pm onwards ....

SATURDAY EVENTS
Stalls....a fine array of quality shiny goods for sale
Workshops.... Some fantastic workshops this year including :- journeying, belly dance and as many pop up workshops we can cram in 
Goddess and blessings tree for your libations, blessings, honouring and wishes.
Following the awesome success of the Sonic Jam of last year, we will, on Saturday afternoon be staging another Sonic Jam so bring ya instruments
The mission is to put the Rock and Roll into Hasfest, everyone is invited to come together with drums instruments or vice to create a massive noise. Last years Sonic Jam was described as a dark tribal Joy Division- which is cool. Some amps and guitars are available so please come along and let's get it on 

SATURDAY NIGHT
A Belly dance performance by Hipsteria, Blackart Belles and Terra von Dare.
8pm onwards Burning Man with Fireside drumming and dancing.
For the highlight of the weekend the primal fusion of Rhythm Flame and togetherness ...bring rattles drums didgeridoos etc
Camping
Be aware of the following if camping
Toilet s and sinks only available during pub opening
No standpipe or drinking water Bring bottles of water during pub hours
There are no showers
Because Hasfest is not a ticketed event the number of stalls and people wishing to camp is unknown until the event .We will always endeavour to accommodate everyone , but please be aware that space is limited and pitches may be cozy.
Please be polite and courteous when pitching as it is only for one or two nights.
Anyone with a caravan motorhome or large tent please see a crew member before pitching
Stall holders please see a member of crew so we can provide a good position for trading
Please be aware that if space become a problem we may ask that vehicles are parked off site
All rubbish /waste must be taken home with you
Campers must leave site by 4.00pm Sunday

GENERAL INFO AND TIPS
Once again, the owner and staff of The New Inn have allowed this event to happen for free, and shown tremendous support and respect. So please support them by taking advantage of their fine beverages and well priced food .
Hasland village is under a mile away and has a large number of shops a late night garage and several fast food outlets.

HASFEST SURVIVAL GUIDE
If you are camping bring adequate drinking water and it may be wise to give some consideration toward toilet functions, also please remember bin bags for your rubbish as this must be taken home.

PLEASE PLEASE have a good time but be responsible , not only for yourselves but for your children and animals 
Please show respect for the area , the local residents and our host THE NEW INN and please be courteous and tolerant with fellow Has festers

The crew give up their free time and money to work hard each year to ensure we all have a free, relaxed, awesome weekend, please help them to make it happen. 
A big big thank you to you all 

SHAMANISMPAGANISMROCKANDROLL

Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp and Hasfest 2012

Things to look forward to this summer :0)

Hasfest 2012 18th, 19th and 20th May and of course Chesterfield/Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp (which promises to be even bigger and better) 2nd - 5th August.  Tickets on sale for camp at Imbolc from Chesterfield Pagans site or at any of the Derbyshire moots, Hasfest still free:0)

Lots of fun, fire, dancing, drumming, meeting folks, learning/workshops and shopping (must get some things made to sell so I can buy things;0)

For info on last years happenings see here: http://chesterfieldpagans.org/2011/05/25/photos-of-hasfest-2011/, http://chesterfieldpagans.org/events/

I'll be at both with my stall as well, here my web site link if you would like to have look before;0) www.MorningStarCraft.co.uk or my facebook page www.facebook.com/MorningStarCraft

Samhain Celebrations

Chesterfield Pagans will be facilitating Samhain celebrations this year at the New Inn (229 Mansfield Road, Winsick,Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0JJ). 


This is a bring and share event, so all who come should bring food for themselves and enough to share with others.


Cheril and Simon are hosting the ritual and ask that you all bring at least one tea light to be lit in rememberance of those who have gone before us.

Remember it will be chilly and although we will have a fire warm clothing is a must. Oh and most importantly....its......FANCY DRESS.....So please attend as your alter ego.....And if its dry enough DRUMMING!!!!! Oh and if each person/ couple/family could bring a carved pumpkin that would be ace, not compulsory but for the CARVED PUMPKIN COMPETITION it might be worth while ....you just never know what you might win!


Wordage borrowed from Ginger;0)  For more info please see facebook - Samhain Celebrations and Chesterfield Pagans.  For those that have been to Hasfest before it is the same place.

Hasfest 2011

Had a brill time at Hasfest, Labyrinth, Burning Man, workshops the lot.  Wish I'd made more Chalices and Smoking Incense Bottles though and things with hares on, I love hares as well don't know why I didn't do more! Knees are a bit achey from too much dancing round the fire though.

Now looking forward to Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp.

Shamanism, Paganism, Rock and Roll or in other words Hasfest 2011

Well it's very close to that time of year again when we drum, dance, shake our stuff and make merry.  Hasfest this year looks to be even better, we've had two years practice now;0)  The first year was a bit ad hoc with 'shall we, yes why not?' thrown together quite quickly and was thoroughly enjoyed.  This year there has more time to worry, no I'm sure it will be great fun, there will be the burning man, fire, drumming, workshops and of course things to buy.  I'll be having a stall there and there promises to be lots of others there too, so if you want things a bit more unusual come down.  Entry is free so why not come and see (see a bit of rhyming). If you want some more info please visit http://chesterfieldpagans.org/events/hasfest/ or searching for hasfest on facebook should bring it up too I think.  It takes place at the New Inn, Mansfield Road, Hasland, Chesterfield S41 0JJ mainly on Saturday 14th May, but there is to be some drumming and such like the evening before.

This is some of us a few weeks ago having a tie dye party, getting fabric ready to hang in the marque to make it look less white and boring! It was a fantastic day and my first time at tie dying anything, who'd have thought it, being as how I am and at my age too :0P

Hasfest Pagan Event

Well Hasfest in Chesterfield went so well for a first time event there, that we're planning a bigger one in September. Everyone seemed very happy, the weather was good and the atmosphere great. There was a variety of stalls including mine (smoking incense bottles, pagan tools and jewellery - plug, plug ;0)), henna, tarot, drums, reflexology ...

The burning man went down very well, and the green lady and labyrinth next to the blessing tree were lovely.
The evening was very good also with drumming around a proper camp fire, food and company, all in all very enjoyable.


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