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Beltane Fire Society

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.

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    Category: Personal Experiences

    When we dance together, we dissolve

    On the morning of Beltane Fire Festival 2016, our community is buzzing with excitement about the event that will begin in a few short hours after months… Read more “When we dance together, we dissolve”

    April 30, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    A wave from Water Point

    Katie, one of the Group Organisers of Beltane 2016’s Water Point, shares her story of finding her place and her people… Water Point and their next generation… Read more “A wave from Water Point”

    April 22, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    What Makes Beltane Special? Alun’s Story

    Alun’s first BFS event was Samhuinn 2009. Since then he has operated giant puppets, been Elemental and Red, organised groups and served on the Board of Trustees.… Read more “What Makes Beltane Special? Alun’s Story”

    March 31, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    What Makes Beltane Special? Jay’s Story

    Jay joined BFS as a Torchbearer at Samhuinn 2014 and has since organised The Aerie at Beltane 2015 and again this year. In our seventh What Makes… Read more “What Makes Beltane Special? Jay’s Story”

    March 28, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    What Makes Beltane Special? Lila’s Story

    Lila’s first Beltane was in 2012. Since then she has performed in a variety of groups and is currently serving on the Board of Trustees as well… Read more “What Makes Beltane Special? Lila’s Story”

    March 26, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    What Makes Beltane Special? Sara’s Story

    Sara has been our festival Event Coordinator since Samhuinn 2014. In our fifth What Makes Beltane Special? article she talks about community, risk assessments and making memories.… Read more “What Makes Beltane Special? Sara’s Story”

    March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

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    Beltane Fire Society is a not-for-profit registered charity in Scotland. Charity Number SC040137. Company Number SC341753.

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