Gorsedh Ynys Witrin

13/05/2026

Bardic Initiation circle this Sunday (17th) at Fairfield. We'll meet at the White Spring at 2pm. Hope to see you there!
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08/05/2026

Bardic Trials Saturday 9th May in the Assembly Rooms
doors open at 7 for a 7.30 start.

Entertainment whilst the judges deliberate provided by
the wonderful Mandy Woods and Jenny Bliss

BARDS NEED AN AUDIENCE
Please come and support the folk who are up for becoming our Chaired Bard if you can.

A Magic Hat event

06/05/2026

How to become the Bard of Glastonbury 2026
Write a song, poem or story based on the theme ‘CRUCIBLE’ and perform it at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May.

This is the Bardic Post Box located in Glastonbury Information Centre (which is open from 10 – 3 every day). It was originally located in front of their leaflet stand but someone has moved it so you have to look behind the stand now.
You can pick up entry forms there and post your entry form in the box.
ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTED BEFORE 3 PM ON 7TH MAY 2026

04/05/2026

Hi! If you're thinking of entering the Bardic Trials this year, please make sure that you post your entry in the Bardic Post Box in the information centre by this Friday 3 pm. OR if for any reason that's difficult,
you can contact me on 0744 3624136 WhatsApp or text as reception here is woeful.
You need to have lived within a 12 mile radius of Glastonbury for over a year in order to be eligible to entry. Wishing all of you potential Chaired Bards the best of luck. Dearbhaile

01/05/2026

Due to the forecast of Dragons in the area 🐉 There will be no Sunday Grove gathering this weekend. Happy Beltane! 💚🌸

19/04/2026

How to become the Bard of Glastonbury 2026
Write a song, poem or story based on the theme ‘CRUCIBLE’ and perform it at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May.

This is the Bardic Post Box located in Glastonbury Information Centre (which is open from 10 – 3 every day). It was originally located in front of their leaflet stand but someone has moved it so you have to look behind the stand now.
You can pick up entry forms there and post your entry form in the box.
ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTED BEFORE 3 PM ON 7TH MAY 2026

23/03/2026

What a wonderful Gorsedh Spring Grove Gathering we had!

Many thanks to all who came and contributed to our sharing, especially to Dearbhaile Bradley for facilitating a conversation on 'what is being Bardic?', a subject we could ponder and discuss for many hours, Clare Rosalee Burke for the delicious food, to our bards for the excellent offerings around the fire to close, and to Madeleine Land and Briony Plant for capturing this moment.

Gorsedh members expressed how grounding this gathering felt, and how blessed we are to be able to come together in community.

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21/03/2026

Gorsedh Ynys Witrin Spring Equinox / Ostara Grove Gathering

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22/03/2026 at St Edmunds Hall, Glastonbury 2-5pm

Join us as we embrace the greening of the earth and celebrate the balance of the season.

Grove gatherings are an opportunity to come together as members of the Gorsedh, listen to talks, share information and skills, deepen our connection to the turning of the seasons, and enjoy each other's company, as well as making our own excellent entertainment of course!

What to expect:
2pm - Welcome circle, followed by Gorsedh meeting.
2:45pm - Tea break.
3pm - "What is being 'Bardic'?" with Elder Bard Dearbhaile Bradley.
4pm - Bardic space for sharing music, storytelling and poetry.
5pm - Closing circle.

Grove Gatherings are for initiated members of Gorsedh Ynys Witrin. Partners, close family and friends interested in the Gorsedh are welcome to attend, but these aren't public events. Kids welcome.

Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring cake or snacks to share. Magic hat donations towards costs of hall hire and refreshments appreciated.

There will also be delicious vegetarian pea and mint soup, and hearty beef stew, with spelt gluten free scones available for £2 towards ingredients, provided by one of our Ovates, Clare.

Please share date and time with members of the Gorsedh who are not online/social media.

16/03/2026

3 pm This Sunday What is being Bardic?
What makes a bardic song, story or poem different? Or is it a false distinction?
With Spring Equinox representing balance, I’d like to open our discussion by considering the roles of Brigid and Lugh as the deities who represent the feminine and masculine aspects of creativity. And how these relate to the Awen as the source of bardic inspiration.

23/02/2026

As the wheel turns again, we will be holding space for the opening and closing circle at the Assembly Rooms Spring Equinox community celebrations.

Join us as we celebrate the balance of the season and embrace the greening of the earth 🌷🐰🌿🐣

*AS PER USUAL... if you would like to perform, let us. It would be nice to bring in some new acts too, as much as we love the regulars...*