Beltane Celebration - Saturday 3rd May ~ Ancient Technology Centre ~ "The Shout for Life"

£23.50
sold out

Spring is springing, and so are we!

Join us in joyful community for an inspiring evening of storytelling, ritual, drumming and much more in the UK’s largest, most majestic Earthouse.

Together, we will gather as the ancestral peoples of these Isles have done for thousands of years, to celebrate the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane and welcome in the sun and the summer months.

This year, our Beltane celebration theme is “The Shout for Life”, as told by Tom in Robin Wall Kimmerer’s life-enhancing book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”.

It is so completely understandable to feel overwhelmed in the face of greed and war in these times; but, as in the story of ‘The Shout for Life’, we still have choices, and where there is a Wild Heart, there is a way!

Together, in our dancing, singing, remembering, sharing, drumming and much more, we can enter into rooted community as the antidote to adversity.

The evening’s celebrations will be hosted by Earth Kin Hearth Keeper and multi-award-winning poet and sacred celebrant Ellie Brooks.

Throughout the celebrations, we will be hearing messages from the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, as shared by our performers and ‘artivists’, Liv Torc of the Hot Poets campaign, ritualist, storyteller and poet, Rozi Mabob and more.

We will also be holding a poetry open mic section hosted by the Bard of Exeter, Ceri Baker, on the theme of the “Shout For Life” in addition to inviting stalls and guest speakers from local community groups actively involved in taking care of our Dorsetshire Earth.

Our ‘supporting women in business’ initiative will also be running, with stalls from women living a heart-led life.

Doors and bar will be open from 6pm, and the celebrations will start at 7.30pm.

Wild Hearts, we will weave a new way… let’s come together and spring into hope, as we take part in the ‘shout for life’.

Please note: we do not censor our storytellers and artists, and this event is suitable for those aged 12 years and over.

Spring is springing, and so are we!

Join us in joyful community for an inspiring evening of storytelling, ritual, drumming and much more in the UK’s largest, most majestic Earthouse.

Together, we will gather as the ancestral peoples of these Isles have done for thousands of years, to celebrate the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane and welcome in the sun and the summer months.

This year, our Beltane celebration theme is “The Shout for Life”, as told by Tom in Robin Wall Kimmerer’s life-enhancing book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”.

It is so completely understandable to feel overwhelmed in the face of greed and war in these times; but, as in the story of ‘The Shout for Life’, we still have choices, and where there is a Wild Heart, there is a way!

Together, in our dancing, singing, remembering, sharing, drumming and much more, we can enter into rooted community as the antidote to adversity.

The evening’s celebrations will be hosted by Earth Kin Hearth Keeper and multi-award-winning poet and sacred celebrant Ellie Brooks.

Throughout the celebrations, we will be hearing messages from the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, as shared by our performers and ‘artivists’, Liv Torc of the Hot Poets campaign, ritualist, storyteller and poet, Rozi Mabob and more.

We will also be holding a poetry open mic section hosted by the Bard of Exeter, Ceri Baker, on the theme of the “Shout For Life” in addition to inviting stalls and guest speakers from local community groups actively involved in taking care of our Dorsetshire Earth.

Our ‘supporting women in business’ initiative will also be running, with stalls from women living a heart-led life.

Doors and bar will be open from 6pm, and the celebrations will start at 7.30pm.

Wild Hearts, we will weave a new way… let’s come together and spring into hope, as we take part in the ‘shout for life’.

Please note: we do not censor our storytellers and artists, and this event is suitable for those aged 12 years and over.

To ensure your safety and optimum enjoyment of our Beltane Celebration, we recommend reading our tips and policies for the event:

Ticket refund policy: As a small arts venture, we are unable to support ticket refunds. Thank you for your understanding.

Your ticket must be shown at the ticket office - both printed tickets or a mobile phone screenshot showing your QR code will be accepted – please note, mobile signal at the Ancient Technology Centre is erratic, so please do not rely upon accessing or downloading your email for ticket entry as for health and safety reasons, your ticket must be seen by the ticket desk administrator in order to admit you.

PLEASE NOTE: No vehicles, under any circumstances, are allowed to stay on site overnight, including in the school car park. Please be sure to move your vehicle off site after the event ends.

A cash and card bar will open on site from 6pm.

On arrival onsite, please follow the lights and stay within well-lit areas and boundaries – do not venture into any unlit areas - this is for your safety, as the Ancient Technology Centre is a working site.

Please feel free to dress for the occasion!

Please feel free to bring a cushion to sit on in the Earthouse.

The Ancient Technology Centre has a strict no dogs policy – among other reasons, this ensures the safety of the sheep who live onsite.

With that in mind – be aware there may be sheep poo on the floor!

The Ancient Technology Centre operates a strict no smoking policy to protect its beautiful buildings.

The ground underfoot onsite is uneven and can be muddy, please do wear appropriate footwear.

It can get draughty in the Earthouse, please do ensure you have warm clothing with you to wrap up if you need to.

To comply with licensing laws, only food and beverages bought at the bar may be consumed on site during the event.

Any children attending must have their own ticket and be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian and parental guidance regarding the evening's content is advised.

There will be some free parking available at Cranborne Middle School car park, but for those parking on the roadside or in the village, please respect our neighbours by parking responsibly and being mindful of noise on leaving the event.

The Middle School car park gates will be closed at 11.30pm, please ensure all vehicles are removed from the car park by this time.

Bringing a torch is also recommended, as the Ancient Technology Centre sits beneath a ‘dark skies’ reserve and it can be very dark when entering and exiting the site.

For any access needs or special requirements please contact the team at Earth Kin Events in advance on earthkinevents@gmail.com