Pagan Federation North East

Spring Convention 2012

Saturday April 21st 2012
10:00am - 6:00pm
Priory Street Centre
15 Priory Street
York
YO1 6ET

The Pagan Federation North East 2012 Spring Convention is open to both members and non-members of the PF. We welcome both established and new pagans to attend the conference. We aim to give you the chance to both learn and be entertained, and of course to the opportunity to meet friends old and new. There will be talks and workshops and trader stalls for you to indulge in some shopping.

Special Guest Of Honour - Patricia Crowther

One of the last remaining High Priestesses initiated by Gerald Gardner. Since her initiation by Gardner in 1960, Patricia Crowther has worked steadfastly to promote the Old Religion through her books, media interviews, and lecture appearances. She is considered by many to be Gardner’s spiritual heir, and has formed many flourishing covens throughout the United Kingdom.

Patricia's latest project is The Zodiac Experience - Initiation through the 12 signs of the Zodiac.

Speakers Include

• Vivianne Crowley - "Fortuna-A Goddess for Out Time"
• Chris Crowley - "The Pagan Federation-Past, Present, And Future"
• Ashley Mortimer - "The Magical Life & Legacy Of Doreen Valiente"
• Barbara Meiklejohn-Free - "Connecting With The Ancestors - Through Drumming, Song, and The Old Chants Of The Land"
• Karola Renard - "Myth Alive: The Transformative Power of Archetypes and the Bardic Arts"
• Kevan Manwaring - "Turning The Wheel: Seasonal Britain On Two Wheels"
• Flavia Kate Peters - "Invoking The Morgana"

Workshops

• Fiona Dove - "Rune History"
• Elen Sentier - "Numerology- The Spiral Path"
• Krystal - "Magical Uses Of Essential Oils"
• Lily Oak - "An Introduction To Divination"
• Lynne Tann Watson - "Recipes & Remedies From A Witch s Garden"

Exhibition/displays

• Doreen Valiente - Artefacts & unpublished material courtesy of John Belham-Payne, Ashley Mortimer, & The Doreen Valiente Foundation
• Living Paganism In The 20th Century - A visual display through the pagan year

Stalls

There will be a variety of trader stalls.

Traders please note that stall space is now fully booked.

Lunctime Entertainment

• Music from The Daughters of Gaia

The Daughters of Gaia provide tribal and techno dance rhythms overlaid with lush dynamic vocals. They are by no means understated in their approach to performance and dress, and always put on a visual and aural spectacular!. More Info...

Food and drink

Light refreshments and drinks will be available on the day - tea , coffee, squash, bottled water, sandwiches, cakes. There are also various cafes and pubs in the immediate vicinity of the centre selling a variety of food  catering for all tastes.

Tickets

Advance ticket: Online ticket sales are now closed.

Concessions tickets: £6. For student, pensioner, unemployed - requires relevant proof of status.

On the door ticket: £12.00, Access to stalls only on the day £4.00.

Children FREE (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Location

The Priory Street Centre is located in central York, just a short  walk from the railway station.

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More Information

For more information contact PFNE District Manager Steve on 07823888446 or email dm@paganfedne.org

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the convention programme could be subject to change at short notice. Also, the opinions expressed by speakers throughout the day are not necessarily those of the Pagan Federation or its officers.