As we embark on the run-up to Samhuinn, we’ve a short message from this year’s Cailleach, Summer King, & Winter King about their vision and intentions for… Read more “A welcome & an opening ritual from the Court & the Blues”
Author: Beltane Fire Society
Formed in 1988, Beltane Fire Society is a community arts performance charity that hosts the Beltane Fire Festival and Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh.
Climate Conversations & Children’s Play: two community projects this festival season
We have two more projects to introduce! Open to returning members of the BFS community and taking place alongside the preparations for Samhuinn night: The Climate Project… Read more “Climate Conversations & Children’s Play: two community projects this festival season”
Get to know our Samhuinn 2021 groups, and how to join them
What a beautiful long summer it has been! But the Wheel of the Year turns towards Autumn and Winter, and the wheels of BFS’ creative energy have… Read more “Get to know our Samhuinn 2021 groups, and how to join them”
Being COVID-Secure and taking part in Samhuinn
A message to the membership, from the board: We are so excited to be announcing this Samhuinn’s Groups, Court, and festival plans, and we hope that you’re… Read more “Being COVID-Secure and taking part in Samhuinn”
Come work with us as our Communications Coordinator
We’re looking for a communications contractor to help spread the word about our Beltane & Samhuinn Fire Festivals. If you can tell compelling stories about creative happenings… Read more “Come work with us as our Communications Coordinator”
The Summer King & Winter King Come Forth
We welcome our Summer King, Nate Kelso, and our Winter King, Stew Wilson! A message from our Summer King… Hello my darlings. If you are a little… Read more “The Summer King & Winter King Come Forth”
Welcome our Cailleach –Sarah Barr
Hallo! I’m Sarah, and I’ll be doing my best to embody the Cailleach this Samhuinn. I’m very fond of birds, and watching people do wonderful things they… Read more “Welcome our Cailleach –Sarah Barr”
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