Winter solstice 2024

The winter solstice marks the darkest point of the year, yet also the beginning of the return of light. Let us come together, acknowledge the darkness in our lives and in the world, and embrace our shared hope for a brighter tomorrow ... All welcome. This will be a pluralist event (for people of all faith and none). The event was designed to support those who put their energy towards making the world better for others. The focus is a ceremony with readings, poems and communal singing – with a theme of hope. You are invited to bring a poem/quote to read or share (for inspiration see https://bit.ly/3GDNeC7) and if possible to bring a thing to make the space nice (like a cushion, wall-hanging, fairy lights, etc). We ask for an optional suggested donation of £10 to cover food and venue costs. PLAN –––– ○ 5-7pm – SET-UP: Anyone who can turn up early is invited to help us cook and set up the space. You are invited to bring cushion, wall-hanging, fairy lights, etc. ○ 7-8pm – DINNER: Everyone welcome. Vegan [details TBC]. ○ 8-10pm – CEREMONY: Poems and readings, singing and sharing, warmth and collectivity. You are invited (encouraged but not obliged) to bring a reading or poem or quote or song to share. See: https://bit.ly/3GDNeC7 ○ 10pm-late: – PARTY: 💃 🕺 You are very welcome to come in and out in the day, or just turn up for food at 7. But please do not arrive between 8-10pm during the solstice ceremony. NOTES • Vegan food. • Children welcome. • Pluralist – for people of all faiths and none. If you want to be in the organisers chat message Sam on 07932485772