Today's events
The Mount Without on Upper Church Lane hosts Samhain Portal: Ecstatic Dance, Ancestor Ritual & Live Sound Bath, an alcohol-free gathering marking the Celtic new year. Suitable for all ages, the event is open to families and newcomers alike, with no singing or dancing experience required.
Visitors are invited to bring a photograph or object to place on a central ancestor altar. Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw will lead a ritual featuring shared songs, drums, flutes and bone whistles, followed by a barefoot ecstatic dance session led by DJ Osara. The day concludes with a live sound bath played on crystal singing bowls, gongs and chimes by Georgia Kate alongside live vocals and drums. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and a dedicated play space with cushions is available for children accompanied by their parents.
