The Dandelion Daily

A range of community gatherings and creative workshops have been announced across Devon.

In Ashburton, singers can head to the Town Hall for OVER THE MOON - Harmony Singing Session (Drop-in). Led by Faith Burch, these friendly drop-in sessions are open to everyone for fun, singing playful and soothing harmony songs from around the world without any auditions. Over at the Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh, Winter's Dream - Storytelling for Winter Solstice brings Dartmoor storytellers Hannah Sneyd and Henry Everett together to share seasonal tales to mark the shortest day of the year, with an adult focus though children are welcome.

Near Moretonhampstead, Honouring The Deer - Dartmoor invites adults and families to camp on the edge of ancient woodland for six days and nights. Participants will learn how to utilise every part of the deer, covering butchery, hide tanning, bone craft, tracking, and fireside mythology. Meanwhile, at Saint Martin's Church in Torquay, a Kundalini Activation ( Live group session ) offers a calm setting for anyone to lie down, listen to music, and experience relaxation and energetic movement, with no prior experience needed.

Community gatherings across south Devon are offering locals plenty of reasons to get together. In Totnes, women are invited to mark the change of season at WILD POWER: A SAMHAIN GATHERING at The Hairy Barista. Guests are asked to dress as their inner witch, goddess or wild self for an evening featuring the creation of an ancestor altar, a seasonal plant-based feast by A Taste of Nutmeg, and dancing with DJ Kelda.

Just down the road, Martha Tilston and Dartsong Chorus take to the stage at St Mary's Church on the High Street, bringing singers together for a night of song and Christmas cheer in aid of a local charity. Meanwhile, the Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh hosts HEATHENS!, a double bill of poetic chaos and spoken word from former Bards of Exeter Jackie Juno and Edward Tripp, with non-pagans welcome to attend.