Women's Story Circle - Habetrot

What if you didn't have to be all things to all people and be good at everything?

As we enter the dark half of the year, this month's Women's Circle explores the archetype of the wise old woman through the English folk tale  Habetrot - the mysterious old spinster who comes to the aid of a young woman faced with an impossible spinning task.

Beneath this curious and humorous tale lie questions about women's labour, inherited expectations, productivity, identity and the wisdom passed between generations.

What roles and responsibilities have we inherited and been socialised/conditioned to take on?

What is the cost to our wild self of always being a ‘good girl’, always being useful, capable and productive?

What might become possible when we begin to question those expectations?

Through storytelling, embodied movement, creativity, rest, shared reflection and connection with other women, we'll explore how these themes appear in our own lives.

What to expect

Intention-setting with blackberry elixir and oracle cards

An engaging retelling of the Habetrot folktale

Embodied movement

Breathwork

Creative ritual 

Journal prompts

Sharing circle and meaningful conversation

NSDR / Yoga Nidra 

Who is it for?

Women assigned female at birth who are curious about exploring their lives through story, embodiment and connection. 

You don't need any experience of women's circles, yoga, meditation or folklore.

There's no expectation to share personal experiences or participate in anything that doesn't feel right for you.

Restfed gatherings are trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, and are facilitated with safety, choice, consent and respect for individual needs at their heart.

You are welcome, exactly as you are.

When & where

Sunday 22 November 2026

10am–12.30pm

Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills

Old stories. New conversations.