The Dandelion Daily

Recent community gatherings in the area have drawn warm responses from those taking part. At the Moor Imagination Centre, The Mythic Parlour - Stories For All welcomed a crowd of children of different ages for an engaging storytelling session. Families appreciated how well the young audience was kept entertained through songs, tales and quick-witted, humorous improvisation.

Meanwhile, at The Woodland Presents in North Woods, Dartington, people gathered for the Samhain Ceremony. Moving between indoor and outdoor spaces, the ceremony offered a shared circle, a central fire, and time to exchange reflections and food afterwards. Participants valued the strong sense of connection and the inclusive welcome, especially an expansive understanding of ancestry that embraced the natural world and helped people feel they belonged. While visitors praised the woodland setting and careful hosting, some suggested clearer directions for first-time arrivals and noted the evening ran slightly late.

Totnes residents have a varied selection of local gatherings to look forward to over the coming weeks. At St Mary’s Church on the High Street, singer Martha Tilston and Dartsong Chorus will take to the stage for an evening of song and Christmas cheer, with funds raised going to support a local charity. Just down the road, The Hairy Barista is hosting WILD POWER: A SAMHAIN GATHERING, an event for women to mark the turning of the seasons into winter. Guests are invited to dress as their inner witch, goddess or wild self, create an ancestor altar with Anouska Beckwith, enjoy a plant-based feast by A Taste of Nutmeg, and finish the night dancing to DJ Kelda.

Meanwhile, over at Rushbrook on Station Road, Dartmoor guide Emma Cunis presents Dartmoor - Land & People with Emma Cunis. This illustrated talk looks at how geology, climate and humans have shaped the moor across thousands of years, covering the challenges of climate change alongside local projects where people can get involved.