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more as communities, sharing and living simpler lives. We can be the change and of course
make huge abjections to this madness. Locally there are 3 protector camps active, 2 near hull
and one near Nottingham. These camps need you, go and support them for a day, or take
them some supplies. Spread the message, share the documentaries. We are certainly at a very
crucial point as Vivienne Westwood said earlier today "We’re supposed to be calm and not in a
panic, but the western half of the Antarctic is in irreversible meltdown. The ice is melting; the
sea level will rise by four metres, 70 metres if all the ice caps melt. The immediate cause of
that melting is now happening. It’s enough to screw London.” Let’s have a climate revolution,
lets have a people revolution. I personally have become pretty militant to all my family and
friends, and you might find me ranting at the post office too! It’s pretty bloody important.
Nourishment for the Soul
Open ritual for Beltane: Abus Coritani at the Saxon House 27th April
2014
The Abus Coritani like to hold two Open Rituals every year which means everyone is welcome
whether a member of the group or not. These are usually Beltane and Samhain and we have
been lucky enough for the past two years to be able to hold these at the magickal location of
the Saxon house at East Firsby, home to two of our dearest members, Steve and Judith Jones,
who have recreated an authentic Saxon house and environment in the grounds of their idyllic
country cottage. The location itself is fantastic, it is a small holding complete with pond,
wooded areas, a paddock occupied by Wayland the horse and even a camera which records
local wildlife such as deer and badgers. We were joined by Toby – the most friendly and laid
back ginger cat EVER and later by Ned the exuberant Cockerpoo!
There was a gratifying attendance with some new faces and some familiar faces and although
the weather forecast wasn’t too promising once again the weather witches spun their magic
and the Goddess responded with warm sunshine.
We gathered in the copse and made our circle. The ritual was led by Diane and had a druidic
flavour. The atmosphere was mellow and the energy was high. We had a few “Ritual virgins”
who joined in with enthusiasm and all said they truly enjoyed the occasion. Special thanks to
the Mabon child played by Bethany and to Jenny Wren for reading out some lovely and fitting
poetry (from her kindle – that always tickles me – paganism in the modern age!)
Then we decanted for comestibles. Everyone brings something whether home brew wine,
mead, cakes, cookies, pies, even home grown honey and we had something of a feast! Thanks
to Steve for the hot mulled cider! Piled up with our goodies we made our way to the back of
the Saxon house where Steve was plying a huge Beltane Fire with copious pine prunings. We
sat around, we drummed, we sang, we chatted and laughed the hours away. Thank you to the
Morley Moot people for leading the sin v