Imbolc in Glastonbury (Chalice Well & Bride's Mound)
Chalice Well Magic Waters @Glastonbury England UK
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a trip to Glastonbury, the Isle of Avalon
a trip to beautyful Glastonbury with his holy places, the Tor, the chalice well, the white spring, the glastonbury thorn tree on whearyhill, the abbey with the grave of King Arthur and his wife Guinevière and Brides mound. The beautyful music is by Loreena McKennitt
Rosina Videos Ali Logging in 3D By Wearyall Hill Bride's Mound
Rosina Videos Ali Logging in 3D By Wearyall Hill Bride's Mound
Full Moon at Bride's mound. Pt2
This video has been vandalised by YouTube. They have taken away the original 480p HQ definition it was uploaded with, leaving only 360p. Not good!
Recorded at dusk, on May 20th 2008, and continuing from part one. There is one shorter video to come; that of the Bard of Glastonbury giving an oration about Glastonbury, its legends and facts, and it is quite comical in places ;)
This video commences with Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal making an appeal for funds.
**We didn't get to see the full-Moon at this time, due to the high land elevation around this site :(
Avalon Rising by the Bard of Glastonbury.
Ash, the new Bard of Ynis Witrin, (Glastonbury) recites his satirical, and noteworthy poem, Avalon Rising, at the Bride's mound celebration on May 20th. He has powerful delivery, with perfect diction. In this recitation you shall hear references to Joe who is Joseph of Arimathea, and The once and Future king who is of course King Arthur.
The He of Hes, is self explanatory.
One red, one white refers to the two revered springs of the town, the red spring of the Chalice Well, and the white of the White spring. (Often shown as a red & a white Dragon)
Albion is the ancient name for England.
This is an excellent poem which unfortunately was shot in fading light . The light fades more as the video progresses, but in this case, I think that the imagery is secondary to the words.
Ynis Witrin is the ancient Celtic name for Glastonbury: Glass Isle
The name Glastonbury is a late Saxon name as are all place names ending with bury and some ending in burgh or burh.
Avalon rising is a satirical poem and the single use of the F word is permissable for impact. Shakespeare himself may well have used it on occasion, even with his ginormous vocabulary.
** 2009: Ash has now been replaced by another Bard; it's an annual office.
**This video looks better using the High-Quality setting.
Part 1 - Imbolc 2011 Glastonbury White Spring
The traditional celebration of Imbolc in Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury. On the first day of pagan spring the young Bridie takes the new light into the darkness of the White Spring. Everyone then emerges from the building to celebrate in the street with poetry, music and prayer. The waters from the White Spring and Chalice Well are mixed and the group processes with the new light and water through Monk's Gate to the wellhead in Chalice Well. Thanks to Mikesey for the filming. Videos from other events may be obtained from his channel:
winter solstice 2010 at the Chalice Well in Glastonbury
winter solstice festivities organised by the Chalice Well Trust on the 21.12.2010, with meditation, the calling of the elements, singing, the lightning of the Yule fire and life music by the group: Silver Twinglets, music of the video by Gwydion Pendderwen (we won´t wait any longer) from the CD the best of pagan song
Full Moon at Bride's mound. Pt1
This video was shot in HQ definition (480p) YouTube has lost it, so it doesn't look as good as when first uploaded, being just 360p.
The friends of Bride's mound, meet at Beltane full Moon to celebrate, and to open a new kissing gate entrance. Seen here is Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal, offering Mead to mother Earth, (And talking of Bees) and Jaine Raine; both of these ladies do most of the talking here. It's good to hear
Dr. Roney-Dougal mentioning the Bees. They are having a very difficult time of late; Einstein is quoted as having said that if the bees die out, the human race will follow in four years.
Also shown in is this video, is my old friend Matthew Holbrook. He is a Druid, and reads his Lady of Avalon poem.
Bride's mound is the popular name for a small mound to the West of Glastonbury, it is a site of considerable historical and archaeological importance.
The site has been in use since prehistoric times, and this area would have been the Western gateway to the Isle of Avalon by water, or from the Polden hills nearby.
St Bridget visited Glastonbury in AD 488 and spent time at Beckery (here) where there was an oratory (chapel) dating from Saxon times, and that a later stone building was constructed, dedicated to Mary Magdalene (probably Mary the mother of Christ)
The area has always been known as Little Ireland from the visits by Irish monks.
It was here that legend says King Arthur had a vision of Mary the mother of Christ, and her son; this led to his conversion to Christianity.
**'Brigid' (with other spellings), is also the name of a Goddess
**This and part 2 were shot at dusk, consequently they may appear a tad grainy, but no special effects or enhancements have been used: the images appear here as you would have seen them in person. Also, due to the land elevation around, we didn't see the full-Moon at this time.
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**Press the HQ button to see in high-quality and hear stereo sound.
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Spring Equinox in Glastonbury (Chalice Well)
Part 2 - Imbolc 2011 Glastonbury White Spring
The traditional celebration of Imbolc in Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury. On the first day of pagan spring the young Bridie takes the new light into the darkness of the White Spring. Everyone then emerges from the building to celebrate in the street with poetry, music and prayer. The waters from the White Spring and Chalice Well are mixed and the group processes with the new light and water through Monk's Gate to the wellhead in Chalice Well. Thanks to Mikesey for the filming. Videos from other events may be obtained from his channel:
Wearyall hill, Glastonbury, in the snow
Wearyall hill, Glastonbury, in the snow, Natalie, Dave, Grace and Ruby skimboarding and snowboarding down the hill
Imbolc at the White Spring 2010 2/3
The second of three videos of this event held at Glastonbury in Somerset, England. Tim Hall treats us to one of his wonderful songs. View this video in better quality with the 480p setting, marked under the video.
**This video finishes with Khi Deva giving a talk.
Chalice Well Apple Day
Blessing for apples from Isle of Avalon!
Chalice Well at the George Inn
Stonehenge Solstice with Dolmen Grove 3.
Unfortunately there is no High-Quality view here due to a YouTube glitch.
This video starts with my good friend Matthew Handswithenergy reciting a poem, and young Megan also doing a grand job with her feelings about friendships. (wind noise a problem, but you can hear her clearer using headphones. I increased the soundtrack volume here)
I was very much moved by Taloch's appeal for the young, and reminder that they are our future: he's a great bloke.
The ceremony ends and we all exit to the public turnstiles. There was more after that, in the car-park, but time has limited me to showing the ceremony and exit. You might like to look at the videos of Dark Dorset to see that finale in the car park.
DOLMEN GROVE:
Hands with energy (Matthew who reads a poem in this video)
See event photos
Imbolc February 2012
Out in the Gemini part of the Glastonbury Zodiac. How are past relationships being repeated? Do you want to know more about why this is happening and how you can see the bigger picture from your star code and Mayan sign?
Chalice Well in the Snow.mov
Slideshow of photos taken by Colette Lassalle at Chalice Well, Glastonbury on 6th January 2010. With music from Bandari. Shows this most sacred and holy place in rare and sublime beauty.
Samhain in Glastonbury (Chalice Well)
Imbolc at the White Spring 2010 1/3
A celebration of Imbolc and Bridget's day (Bridie) with music and poetry in Wellhouse lane, outside the White Spring building in Glastonbury England.
Lisa introduces poets and performers. Matthew Holbrook is the first to perform his Imbolc poem.
**The video starts with views of people's heads, but it gets better!
Video better quality with the 480p setting, marked under the player.
*This video has (again) had its viewcount frozen for no apparent reason. It has had many more than the 302 shown)