Lammas Camp 2022

**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
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
2-3	Drum Healing Ken Hakin	Crafting Dream Catchers Inda Faith
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
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
2-3	Hand/Foot/Head Massage Demo & Aromatherapy talk Anna Caulkett	Birth Readings Lara Turner
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 :)

Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp 2019

1st - 4th August 2019

Kniveton, Derbyshire DE6 1JL

It's nearly time for Chesterfield Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp again, our 16th one this year.

It's a wonderful Celebration of Summer with Ritual, Dancing, Drumming and Fire as well as Workshops and Crafts.  

This year we have a Handfasting and Saining to celebrate as well.

We try to keep costs low so most can get together with other like minded spirits and enjoy time away sharing knowledge, experiences and friendship.  The total cost for the whole weekend per adult is £26, extra of course if you want to buy yourself something shiny from the Stalls, look out for mine ;0)   Our lovely caterers there again if you want to relax and forget about cooking and washing up.

Want to find out more about Lammas Camp?  

Check out my web page and click Lammas Camp in the menu.  

See you over there :0)

Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp - a few photos

Derbyshire Pagans Lammas Camp is fast approaching again and so I thought it would be a good to dig out some photos from previous years to remind me of the lovely times shared there while looking forward to this years camp.
We've had some wonderful handfastings over the years but unfortunately I can't find photos of them all now.  We have a lovely handfasting organised for this years Lammas Camp as well as and a Saining.
We have had some fantastic Fire Ceremonies and Lammas Rituals, great drumming, dancing and chanting around the fire and wonderful sunsets and sunrises and I think this years will be just as amazing.

Can't wait for this years Lammas Camp which will be the 1st - 4th August 2019
Tickets available from Morning Star Craft website click on the Lammas Camp tab for more info about the camp site and ticket form, see you in the field soon :0)

Have a look below for some fab photos of Lammas Camp

Lammas Camp 2018 Chesterfield Pagans

Lammas Camp is fast coming up only a few weeks now.  Early Bird tickets go on sale at Imbolc and we think oh it's ages away yet and then Early Bird finishes and we think oh no not long now, better get cracking and so a list has been made of the workshops confirmed so far, other will be confirming soon hopefully.

Lotions and potions parts 1 & 2 - Tan Harvey

Talking with Trees - Simon Sheriff

Goddess, Kundalini, sunrise and Family yoga classes - Danielle Baker I will also have a sacred space to guide and support you through physical, emotional and energetic healing. I combine different therapies involving touch, sound, crystals, smell and breath work to promote a holistic approach to recharge and repair your body, mind and spirit!

Power Animal Workshops - Cherill Royce-Dexter 1 Importance of Animal Spirit with guided meditation 2 Animal Spirit Guides at the four quarters The importance of Animal Spirit guides is a talk first, followed by a guided meditation to take you to meet your current Animal Spirit guide.

The second talk will be a recap on talk number 1 but a longer guided meditation to take you to the four directions to gain wisdom from the Animal Spirits who are there for you at this time. I will also show you how to call upon your animal spirits to get help and guidance in everyday situations.

Tarot Birth Reading - Lara Ramsdale A workshop teaching how to perform tarot birth readings using traditional cards, and discussing symbology and the co-ordinates of your birth. Finding your soul challenge for this lifetime and examining your life circumstances, as fated by yourselves and the gods.

Lara will be offering FREE tarot birth readings/tarot readings when she is available for all three days of camp.

Runes I & II - Darren Ramsdale & Suzanne Martin Workshop 1: Basic Runes discussed, practical demonstrations of Runic techniques. Workshop 2: Advanced Runes - Practical techniques for more advanced application.

Darren Ramsdale will be available throughout the three day camp for advice on all matters spiritual and Rune related, and can also make bind runes with the appropriate rituals to take home for personalised solutions and aid, for a small and negotiable price.

It's the 2nd to 5th August this year at our usual place in Kniveton near Ashbourne.  Even though the ticket prices are at the normal rate of £26 per adult for the weekend it's still very good value, workshops, rituals etc are included.  There will be fire, drumming, dancing, in glorious countryside and if you don't want to cook we have fantastic caterers with a menu for everyone vegan, veggie or meat eater.

Check out more info at my MorningStarCraft website on the Chesterfield Pagans tab.

Lammas Camp 2017 Chesterfield Derbyshire Pagans

Lammas Camp is fast approaching, tickets are selling well :0) 

We have some great Workshops lined up, take a look.

Thursday - Camp opens at 2pm
Beating of the Bounds, Opening Ritual, Fire, Drum

Friday
Entertainment, Hasfest Revival

Saturday
Lammas Ritual, Handfasting, Drumming

Sunday - Camp closes at 2pm
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WORKSHOPS (what we know so far, time table nearer the date)

Barbara Meiklejohn-free - The Heart of All Knowing, Dream Weaving, Soul Alchemy or Spirit of the Drum

Flavia Kate Peters - Faery Moon Magic, Wheel of the Year or Elemental Awakening

Tan Harvey - Magic of Incense, Raven the Myth of Magic

Lara Turner - Map of the Astral Plane, Birth Readings

Darren Ramsdale & Suzanne - Beginner & Further Runes

Nacht Engel - Runes 
An informal and free introduction to the Elder Futhark Runes-the magical alphabet of the ancient Germanic tribes of Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The runes have been used for many centuries both for divination and as powerful magical symbols. 
This workshop will provide a little of the history and mythology surrounding them, as well as teach you ways to recognise and remember each rune and it's meaning. It will show you in a fun and interactive way a few techniques for using them to reveal hidden wisdom and unveil the possible future. You will also learn how to create a bind rune talisman for protection, wealth, love, success or health. Free rune interpretation sheet for everyone attending.
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Cherill Royce-Dexter - Importance of Animal Spirit with guided meditation
a talk first, followed by a guided meditation to take you to meet your current Animal Spirit guide. 

Animal Spirit Guides at the four quarters
A recap on talk number 1 but a longer guided meditation to take you to the four directions to gain wisdom from the Animal Spirits who are there for you at this time.
I will also show you how to call upon your animal spirits to get help and guidance in everyday situations. 

What it means to be a Pagan
A debate, on what it is to be a pagan. I will lay the foundations and hopefully we will learn from each other! 

Simon Royce-Dexter - Kristos
Simon will be showing you how to conduct a method of past life regression using the Kristos Relaxation technique. This is perfectly safe and easy to do. Come along and try it for yourself.

Karl Stirland - Chanting

Danielle Baker - Yoga, Friday evening, Saturday am and Sunday am

Cat - Mind Expanding ...

Pat Dunnicliffe - Shamanism

Dave Frost -

Paula Filipovic - Crafts
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Stalls will be open as each stall holder chooses.  

Do have a look round and get yourself something special :0)

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There's no need to bother with the hassle of cooking and pot washing
RJS Catering will be returning to supply you with food and drink through out Lammas Camp

Kniverton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1JL

More info on Morning Star Craft and Facebook

Derbyshire Lammas Camp 2016

Lammas is getting ever closer and we're working on making our 13th camp even better. A crew meeting soon for planning, good excuse to get together ;0)  The Opening Fire Ceremony sounds cracking.  If you'd like to entertain/perform dance/sing/or something else let us know, we have a rechargeable amp now so folk and music can more easily be heard.   We're also using the amp Friday night for our nod to Hasfest, the small festival we used to have at the back of our moot pub.

Brief itinerary so far -

 Thursday Camp Opens 2pm - Beating of the Bounds & Opening Fire Ceremony/Ritual, drum curfew 10.30pm

Friday - Entertainment & nod to our original festival Hasfest - Shamanism, Paganism, Rock n Roll!
(If you'd like to perform/entertain, dance/sing/play/??? there's still time to get in touch)

Saturday - Lammas Ritual, Handfasting, Drum curfew 11pm

Sunday Camp closes 2pm

We have some workshops sorted (more to come, keep checking back on the website Morning Star Craft as well as here, ticket info on there as well)  

Workshops and talks are included in the ticket price (£20 per adult for the whole weekend)

Drumming Workshop - Bill

Re-wilding the Soul - Tan Harvey
We are an intrinsic part of nature; therefore if we say that we have lost our connection with nature then we have lost the connection with ourselves.The Oran More – Frank Mills 1998:
“Quiet – Eternal Quiet: – Not even the sound of the restless, stirring, dark waters could be heard.
Then, a great spiraling strain of Melody moved across the endless waters.
Subdued at first, then quickly gathering momentum until it reached a great crescendo.
And, then, there was Life!
But the Melody did not stop. It continued its song, filling all of Creation with its divine harmony.
And so it continues today, for all those who listen.”
The ‘Melody’ – the ‘Song’ this is the life-force energy flowing throughout all of creation, continuously, including US – listen, hear it, re-connect - the raw, wild energy of nature and our souls.

Incense - Tan Harvey
Our olfactory system (our sense of smell) is the quickest way to our brains; a smell is the one of the most powerful things for triggering memories or feelings, altering mood, healing and much more.Incense-sticks provide us with a natural way to achieve this – or do they? Mass production & unscrupulous manufacturers mean that in many the incense is glued to the stick (did you want to glue sniff?) or at worst are only coloured sawdust with chemical scents added.
Learn how to work with raw natural resins, herbs and woods to blend your own unique totally natural incenses, purpose made and lots of fun to do.

Yarn Mandalas - Gill

Power Animal 1  - Cherill
Journey to meet and greet your current animal spirit guide.
A talk and guided meditation to drumming.

Power Animal 2 - Cherill
You need to know your animal spirit guide for this one!
We connect with your animal guide them ask them to take you to the four directions to meet and seek guidance from the animal spirit guides that dwell on each of your four directions.
A longer guided meditation to the drum.

Past Life - Simon
Simon will demonstrate the Kristos method while Cherill will demonstrate the Own Space, Own Time method.
Both methods do not use hypnosis! We will ask for volunteers

Spell Casting - Lara

​Runes - Nacht Engel
An informal introduction to the Elder Futhark Runes-the magical alphabet of the ancient Germanic tribes of Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The runes have been used for many centuries both for divination and as powerful magical symbols.

This workshop will provide a little of the history and mythology surrounding them, as well as teach you ways to recognise and remember each rune and it's meaning. It will show you in a fun and interactive way a few techniques for using them to reveal hidden wisdom and unveil the possible future. You will also learn how to create a bind rune talisman for protection,  wealth, love, success or health. Free rune interpretation sheet for everyone attending.

Tribal - Tyler

Dowsing - Cherill
Cherill and Simon will show you how to Dowse for everyday living using rods and pendulums.
You will have a chance to use both methods during the workshop.

Mindfulness - Dave

Trees - Dave

Drum Journey - Pat
Waking the Spirit of the Drum
A ceremony and Journey to awaken the Spirit of your Drum. Connecting you with the spirit of your Drum will enhance the work you do together. Awaking the spirit of the Drum allows the instrument to become a helper spirit which will guide , intensify and increase the quality of your work.

Plant Spirit Shamanism - Pat

Kite Making - Richard

Stick Weaving - Liz
Make a bracelet.  Everything supplied, 1 -1.5 hours. Suitable for children as well.

Spinning - Liz
Liz will be bringing her wheel etc and setting up near her van, just ask her for a go when you see it there.
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RJS Caterers have the menu planned for vegans, veggies, and meat eaters every one catered for (get it ;0)) They have listened to the concerns about plastic and polystyrene and have sourced eco friendly eating equipment.  Jody and Richard are also setting up an undercover eating area for incase the sun is beating down while you're noshing or it's shhh raining.  Get your sun spells sorted for Lammas week :0)

Breakfast service
Freshly cooked Bacon, Eggs & Sausages (Vegetarian & Vegan Sausages available)
all served on a Fresh Roll with a Selection of Sauces (Gluten Free Rolls available)
£2.50 - £3.50
Fresh Fruit with Croissants / Pastries £2.00

Lunch service
Lunch bag consisting of a freshly filled baguette in a variety of flavours, packet of crisps and a muffin / cake £3.50
Jacket Potato served with fillings of Cheese, Beans, Chilli ( Vegetarian available), Tuna Mayo 
£3.50 2 fillings
Assorted Salads - £3.00

Evening Service
Barbecue serving:
Quarter pound Beefburgers 
Traditional Pork Sausage
Chicken Wraps

Vegetarian alternatives of:
Vegetable Burgers
Vegetarian Sausages
Halloumi Wraps

Vegan Hot dogs
Vegan Burgers

All served on fresh Rolls with sauces £3.00 each

Friday - Chicken or vegetable (Vegetarian & Vegan) Curry with fresh rice  £4.50 

Saturday - Beef or vegetarian Chilli with fresh Rice  £4.50

Everyday we will be serving throughout:
    Drinks: Tea, Coffee & Hot Chocolate 50p (Soya Milk available)
Bottled Soft Drinks £1.00
Crisps, Snacks & Chocolate 75p 
Assorted Ice creams £1.00

All served on compostable products to keep the fire going when you are finished!

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As well as the long drops this year we are having portaloos!  More for the flower faires to do, might have to get them new wings;0)

A truly wonderful camp set in beautiful countryside, surrounded by like minded people, with drumming, dancing and fire, time away to breath.