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Spring Equinox Fire Gatherings
Saturday 26th March 2011
6pm - 11pm
Spinney Hollow, Fair Oak

A woodland fire gathering, celebrating the beginning of spring, with friends and family, new and old.
The Spring Equinox is a time of balance, when the Sun gains in strength, day and night become equal length and nature begins to awaken and come alive. Its a time to reach out, begin new ventures and make plans for the year ahead. To acknowledge this we will be making pray flags to fly in the wind and carry your prayers and wishes, and invite you to share your music, make new friends, dance, meditate or run wild like a mad march hare.
Earth Hour is a global event to raise environmental and energy awareness, so at 8.30 PM on Saturday 26 March 2011, electric lights will switch off around the globe. We would like to represent this event at Spinney Hollow as it has no electric so all our light will come from the fire or candles and maybe your wishes could be towards any small differences you can make for the Earth.
Naturally there will be some drumming and dancing around the fire, however we like to keep the evening open for all to share in music, songs, poems, stories, food and friendship. We always bring few drums and invite you to bring along your own instruments.
There will be a tasty vegetable stew and bread on offer alongside cake and teas. Please feel free to bring any other refreshments and alcoholic beverages that you may fancy, bearing in mind that this is a family event.
This event is held outside around a large hot fire. Remember this time of year is still quite chilly in the evening so wrap up warm and wear suitable foot wear for the woods. Hand made benches and seats with sheepskins and cushions are provided, however you may wish to bring something more comfortable to sit on.
Spinney Hollow is a beautiful 5 1/2 acre low impact and environmentally sustainable woodland project in a 90 acre copse on the edge of the Winchester District. Its aim is to create a woodland space for people to learn, create and play. It is home to a range of Native species of trees, undergrowth, wild flowers and many varieties of birds and other woodland animals.
Facilitates include a fire pit, outdoor sheltered woodland kitchen with BBQ, sink, dining table and food storage, acoustic stage with solar powered lights and a compost loo with a rustic wash room.
Space & access is very limited at this event, booking is essential, so please let us know asap if you wish to come.
As access and parking is limited we are looking for offers of lift shares (also better for the environment), when you book please let us know if you are able to offer a lift, would like a lift, where you are coming from and how much space you have in your vehicle, we may be able to pair some of you up for the evening.
All welcome, family friendly event.
Cost: Adults - £15 / U16 - £5 (includes all activities, meal, cake and tea)