by Lily Oak

Created on: July 19, 2010

The Pagan Federation North Wales ‘Myddle Earth’ Summer Camp 2010 took place from the 2nd to the 4th of July, in a sunny field with a fantastic view just west of Caergwrle.

Friday was arrival day, and we easily found the site thanks to good directions sent from the organisers and some well placed temporary sign posts in closest village. The afternoon consisted of an afternoon watching everyone arrive, merrily drinking cider and then an evening of brilliant live music.

Saturday kicked off with a suitably lively and laid back opening ritual. The day had a relaxed feel despite a jam pack schedule of work shops and talks. We kicked the day off with flute making with the ever entertaining Pat French. The day continued with everything from ‘How to put together a Ritual’ to ‘Working with Spirits’. Andy Harrop-Smith kept everyone enthralled with ‘The Mabinogion’, which also seemed to kick start the lively and very friendly banter that punctuated most of the work shops over the weekend. The day was again rounded of round the campfire, with far too much mead, and some more excellent music.

Sunday morning dawned and we decided it was time to investigate the stalls that were at the event. The first stop saw me stocking up on candles and incense form ‘The Simmering Cauldron’. The next thing we did was visit ‘Purple Sapphire Aura Photography’ where Lorna Start - (who also did a colour therapy workshop) - provided a very accurate interpretation of our aura’s. If you’re in the area I would really recommend paying them a visit because as well as being very accurate, it was really good fun seeing your aura in print.

Despite the weather turning somewhat blustery, Sunday was another day of fascinating talks. As well as Lorna’s afore mention colour therapy talk. Neil Geddes-Ward presented the opportunity to see some of the original oil versions of the painting that have graced so many magazine and book covers. He also let everyone in on the stories behind the paintings, and some covert methods he uses to sign paintings.

The weekend was great fun, and there genuinely was never a dull minute. The talks and workshops were quick paced and a really good length for this kind of event, giving entertaining, 1 hour chunks of information. Full information of what went on and details of future events can be found on the Myddle Earth website. The North Wales Summer Camp is definitely one worth marking on your Summer events list.

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