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Programme
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Friday
Today's Theme - Mind
10am Talk - History of Beer
From the early years of brewing to the modern day. See, smell and even taste the history of one of the oldest beverages in the world.
11am Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
12pm Opening Ceremony
Our Opening ceremony will establish the sacred ground where we will hold the Solskin ceremonies and will introduce the ceremonial team and establish our tribal identity within the Ways of Old.
1pm Open Mic
Pre-registered guests share their poems, songs and music to you. Come and support fellow Pagans and applaud their talent.
2pm Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
3pm Ceremony - Ways of Mind, Ways of Old
We will connect to the powers of the mind, perhaps lost and forgotten and connect to old ways of thinking.
4pm - Adfeilion
From the mists of the other-world is born Adfeilion, a five piece atmospheric and experimental post-folk metal band!
5:15pm Viking Battle (Weapons Display)
Come and see our Viking reenactors, The Hammer Hordes, as they fight and teach Viking weaponry.
6pm - 8pm - Viking Feast
Join us for an evening of feasting and merriment. Guests will be sat together on long tables served banquet style, indulging in hearty dishes and good company. (feast ticket needed)
6:30pm Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
8pm - 3 Daft Monkeys
Blending humour, warmth, and an irresistible invitation to dance! 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-world four-piece powerhouse.
9pm - Silly History Boys Show
Four history loving performers bringing Monty Python-style chaos, laughs, fireballs, sword fights, and comic surprises
9.45pm - Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea is a British folk band from Devon, known for their high-energy live shows that blend folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, and bluegrass. Don't miss the party!
11:30pm Social around the fire pits
Bring your drums, stories and voices to the fire. A perfect way to end the evening.
Workshops
(Optional pre-booked experiences)
10am Butchery Course - Saxon Forager
Hands-on deer butchery and skinning while learning non-food uses for every part of the animal.
10am Group Sound Bath
A meditative experience bathed in layers of resonant sounds
11am Viking Training Camp
Join our Viking Training Camp to learn shield defence, sword & axe combat, archery, and daily Viking life—hands-on!
12:30-12:50 + 12:55-1:15 - Individual Sound Healing
This individual, sound journey offering an opportunity for a personalised immersive experience
2pm - Ancient Wisdom Through Plants
Join Jan Muse for a soul-nourishing workshop. Merge with Fern and sample Fern Plant spirit essence.
3pm - Natural Dye Workshop (Part 1)
Learn the history of dyeing and dye your own skein of yarn
4pm - Rock Wrapping Workshop
Discover the ancient practice of rock wrapping. Learn techniques, then make your own, layering intent and meaning.
All Day Slots - Stone Carving
Learn the ancient art of carving into Derbyshire gritstone, a material steeped in the rich history.
All Day Slots - Blacksmithing
In a 1-to-1 session, you'll learn basic hammer techniques, work with a coke forge, and create a Mjolnir pendant, bracelet, food pick, or belt hook.
All Day Slots -Pyrography
A guided introduction into pyrography. Burn a rune or sigil into a keyring or candle holder to take home
All Day Slots - Lucet Weaving
Learn different methods of weaving and take away your own lucet tool
All Day Slots - Jewellery Making
create a spiral ring or pendant in this hands-on jewellery workshop
....Drop in sessions available....
Games of MIND
Have a go Stone Carving
Archery
Axe Throwing
Saturday
Today's Theme - Body
10am Talk - Connecting with the land
Discover ways to connect, honour and immerse deeply into your Motherland with Kate Collison and Simon Wood.
A pre-booked tournament for 30 players competing for the ultimate bragging rights. Come and cheer them on!
11am SLAINE - Jason Buck (Part 1)
‘Sláine: The Horned God’: a tale of ancient Celtic heroes and villains, monsters and magic, dragons and demons, and goddesses and gods.
12pm Ceremony - The experience of being
Using aspects of environments, we bring forward the senses and elements in order to connect deeper.
1pm - Fae as Folk
Fae as Folk are an all-female, four-piece dark fantasy folk band that takes audiences on a journey of song and story by combining captivating folklore, ethereal harmonies, and compelling instrumentation
2pm - SLAINE - Jason Buck (Part 2)
‘Sláine: The Horned God’: a tale of ancient Celtic heroes and villains, monsters and magic, dragons and demons, and goddesses and gods.
3pm - Handfasting
Come together and hold space as our lovely couple unite in a beautiful handfasting ceremony
3:15pm - Silly History Boys Show
A comic duo show bringing laughs and some seriously good sillyness
4pm Damh the Bard
Damh the Bard – is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. His performances are both entertaining and educational, speaking directly to the heart, and never without a good splash of humour.
5:15pm Viking Battle (Story battle)
Come and see our Viking reenactors, The Hammer Hordes, as they display their strength in a story battle with full shield clashes!
6pm - 8pm - Viking Feast
Join us for an evening of feasting and merriment. Guests will be sat together on long tables served banquet style, indulging in hearty dishes and good company. (feast ticket needed)
6:30pm Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
8pm Ragnarok Duo
Modern Norse and Old Norse mix to create an epic atmosphere, culminating in the musical recitation of the poetic Edda, the main source of Norse mythology.
9pm Ceremony Awakening the Earth Goddess
A spectacular ceremony in which we will celebrate all the environments of Mother Earth. Descending deeper into the mystery, we will await what the fires of transformation bring. This is a ceremony of tribal gathering, celebration, gratitude and magic!
10pm Sowulo
Our heading act for Saturday evening is the international act Sowulo. Sowulo crafts an immersive sonic landscape celebrating our Pagan Legacy. This is a journey beyond sound!
11:30pm Social around the fire pits
Bring your drums, stories and voices to the fire. A perfect way to end the evening.
Workshops
(Optional pre-booked experiences)
10am Cookery Course - Saxon Forager
Learn about Viking-era food while cooking over a fire using authentic Viking age replica equipment
10am Group Sound Bath
A meditative experience bathed in layers of resonant sounds
10am + 11am Leather Workshop (beginner)
Learn basic punching, cutting, sewing & stamping
11am Viking Training Camp
Join our Viking Training Camp to learn shield defence, sword & axe combat, archery, and daily Viking life—hands-on!
12pm - Natural Dye Workshop (Part 2)
Learn the history of dyeing and dye your own skein of yarn
1pm - Self Love Cacao Ceremony
Connect to the heart, strengthen self-love and sip warm cacao
1pm - Kiddie Vike - FREE on the day
Viking fun led by our reenactor team for little warriors
2pm - Welt Felting Workshop
A hands-on practical workshop where you make a felted wall hanging
All Day Slots - Stone Carving
Learn the ancient art of carving into Derbyshire gritstone, a material steeped in the rich history.
All Day Slots - Blacksmithing
In a 1-to-1 session, you'll learn basic hammer techniques, work with a coke forge, and create a Mjolnir pendant, bracelet, food pick, or belt hook.
All Day Slots - Pyrography
A guided introduction into pyrography. Burn a rune or sigil into a keyring or candle holder to take home
All Day Slots - Lucet Weaving
Learn different methods of weaving and take away your own lucet tool
All Day Slots - Jewellery Making
create a spiral ring or pendant in this hands-on jewellery workshop
....Drop in sessions available....
Games of BODY
Have a go Stone Carving
Archery
Axe Throwing
Sunday
Today's Theme - Spirit
10am Talk - The Real Vikings
A Snappy crash-course in Viking myths, exposing why half of what we "know" about them belongs in the same bin as horned helmets and historically questionable beard oil
11am Talk - Pagan Funerals
Tim Sallis will delve into what is legal (or thought to be legal) in the United Kingdom, for funeral options and talking about historical and archaeological evidence.
12pm - Ceremony - Spirit animal guide and transformation
Meet the animal spirit that guides us! Journey into transformative ritual to uncover the guide who wishes to share and guide you. Bring your spirit guide masks!
1pm Hase Waits
Hase Waits are an innovative folk music group that are on a mission to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity through their enchanting blend of traditional instrumental music
2pm Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
3pm Spiral Dance - For world peace and unity
Come gather, kinsfolk, beneath the sky and the watchful eyes of the Old Gods and the New. Together we shall weave the Spiral of Solskin – a living circle of community, laughter, and power.
4pm - Shannon Pearl
Taking inspiration from folklore, ancient tradition and nature, and providing a visual spectacle on stage - her music and interwoven story telling will take you deep into the realms of the dark feminine enchantment, leaving you bewitched.
5:15pm Viking Battle (combat tournament)
Come and see our Viking reenactors, The Hammer Hordes, as they engage in one on one fights to the last Viking standing!
6pm - Closing Ceremony
We draw together the threads of all that we have done and learnt over the weekend, giving thanks for these and taking ourselves, with a renewed connection to our mind, body and spirit, into the year ahead.
6:30pm - Storyteller - Jason Buck
Stories under the oak tree from a legendary award winning storyteller
8pm - Spirit Animal Masked Ball
After 3 days together exploring Mind, Body and Spirit, Sunday evening will see the tipis transform into a magical realm of fantasy and a glimpse into the spirit world. There we will honour our own spirit guides by embracing what lies deep within our own selves and letting your spirit sparkle.
8:30pm Fleetwood Mad
Don your best attire, gowns, furs and feathers and bring your spirit animal to life as we dance, prance and swoop the night away to the timeless sounds of Fleetwood Mac performed by tribute band Fleetwood Mad.
9:15pm Best Dressed Competition Winner
Announcement of the 'Best Dressed' winners
9:45pm Fleetwood Mad (continues)
Fleetwood Mac tribute band continues
10:30pm Social around the fire pits
Bring your drums, stories and voices to the fire. A perfect way to end the evening.
Workshops
(Optional pre-booked experiences)
10am Embodied Dance Workshop Cancelled
Linking to ancient dance practise and finding an animal spirit guide. Come dive in to the ancient art of dance magic and the art of transformation through ancient sacred dance and magic.
11am Viking Training Camp
Join our Viking Training Camp to learn shield defence, sword & axe combat, archery, and daily Viking life—hands-on!
1pm - Working with Land Wights Workshop
Working with Land Wights workshop is about interacting with land spirits, vaettir, kami, nunnehi, or whatever name your practice knows them by.
3:30pm - Incense Workshop
Learn the history of incense and craft your own blend to take home.
4pm - Leather Workshop (advanced)
Create your very own leather pouch or mask
6:30pm Group Sound Bath
A meditative experience bathed in layers of resonant sounds
All Day Slots - Stone Carving
Learn the ancient art of carving into Derbyshire gritstone, a material steeped in the rich history.
All Day Slots - Blacksmithing
In a 1-to-1 session, you'll learn basic hammer techniques, work with a coke forge, and create a Mjolnir pendant, bracelet, food pick, or belt hook.
All Day Slots - Pyrography
A guided introduction into pyrography. Burn a rune or sigil into a keyring or candle holder to take home
All Day Slots - Lucet Weaving
Learn different methods of weaving and take away your own lucet tool
All Day Slots - Jewellery Making
create a spiral ring or pendant in this hands-on jewellery workshop
....Drop in sessions available....
Games of SPIRIT
Have a go Stone Carving
Archery
Axe Throwing