The following is the curriculum of a field trip held earlier in 2004... details may change

Welcome to Glastonbury and to this field trip. This trip is designed in a way that enables you to get a range of introductory sessions on key aspects of the new age and contemporary spirituality. It is also designed, for those who want it, to have an optional experiential dimension. Each 3-hour session is divided into a 2 hour compulsory session (which will only involve teaching and discussion) followed by a 1-hour optional experiential or practical session. On Tuesday afternoon there will be some healers, and other therapists available to see people if they wish. IT IS VITAL THAT THESE SESSIONS ARE SEEN AS OPTIONS, AND NO ONE MUST FEEL, OR BE PUT, UNDER ANY PRESSURE TO TAKE PART IN THEM.

The seminar/discussion sessions are designed to allow you to explore further things you have seen, heard or experienced during your visit, as well as being there for you to begin your own critical reflection on what you come across.

It is important to remember that for the people you will be taught by, the things they share with you are very precious and special to them. To put it simply, we will be entering another’s sacred territory, and in doing so we must treat it with respect. This does not mean you have to believe what you are told, or even like it, but it does mean that we respect the people telling us, and their right to believe. It is important that you feel free to discuss and argue about any of the ideas or beliefs you hear about, but that people, as individuals, are never attacked or put down.

The most important thing is that you enjoy your time here and get as much out of the experience as you can.

SUNDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2004

• 4.30-5.00pm
  Arrive/Check-In/Orientation

• 7.00pm
  Initial Meeting (The Beckets Pub)

MONDAY 1ST MARCH 2004

• 9.10am
  Meet outside The Backpackers

• 9.30am – 12.30pm
  The Goddess in Glastonbury
  (The Goddess Temple)
  Kathy Jones

• 12.30pm
  Lunch/Free Time

• 2.00pm – 5.00pm
  Crystals & Crystal Healing
  (Miracles Room)
  Gale Hallaran

• 7.30pm – 8.30pm
  Seminar & Discussion
  (Miracles Room)

TUESDAY 2ND MARCH 2004

• 10.00am – 11.30am
  Healing, Divination & The New Age
  (Miracles Room)
  Rick

For the rest of the day there will be a series of optional free trips as well as the chance to have some healing or divination.

Between 1.30pm – 4.00pm The Georges Room will have some healers, tarot readers and other therapists who you can sign up with. Each session will cost £7 which is a great reduction as normally you could expect to pay anywhere between £20 - £40.

You will be able to sign up for these sessions after the Tuesday morning meeting

• 4.30pm – 5.30pm
  Seminar & Discussion
  (Georges Room)

• 6.30pm – 9.30pm
  Wicca
  (Miracles Room)
  Kevin Saunders

WEDNESDAY 3RD MARCH 2004

• 9.30am – 12.30am
  Shamanism
  (Georges Room)
  Elsa & Howard Malpas

• 12.30pm
  Lunch

• 2.00pm – 5.00pm
  The Hedgewitch Tradition
  (Georges Room)
  Sally Morningstar

• 5.15pm – 6.00pm
  Final Session: discussion & evaluation

THE TUTORS

RICK ARRANDALE – FIELD TRIP CO-ORDINATOR
Until recently Rick was a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University College where he developed and taught courses on The Goddess, Arthurian & Grail Mysticism, The New Age & Contemporary Spirituality and Religion & Culture. Among other things, he now works as a freelance writer and consultant. He is also a Director of the Isle of Avalon Foundation, where he is developing a series of educational initiatives. He has published a range of articles in academic journals as well as contributed to major edited collections. He is currently working on two books.

KATHY JONES
Kathy has lived in Glastonbury for 25 years. She is a healer, writer, ritual dramatist, teacher, priestess and ceremonialist, working and teaching all over the world. She is a co-founder of the Isle of Avalon Foundation, The Library of Avalon, Bridget Healing Centre, The Goddess Temple and the internationally known Glastonbury Goddess Conference. She is the author of many articles and books including, Chiron in Labrys: An Introduction to Esoteric Soul Healing, Breast Cancer: Hanging on by a Red Thread, The Ancient British Goddess and In the Nature of Avalon, all published by Ariadne. Kathy holds a key position in the history of the Goddess movement in this country, which is recognised both in the academic literature as well as by people all around the world. For more information on Kathy and what she does you can visit her website at www.kathyjones.co.uk

KEVIN SAUNDERS
Kevin is a Wiccan High Priest who has developed his own modern style of witchcraft. He has a background in human, environmental and animal rights, which is also informed by the spirituality he follows. He teaches a range of courses on Wicca, including training courses for the Isle of Avalon Foundation of which he is a former director and currently manager. Kevin publishes regularly in Pagan magazines such as Pentacle, and is the author of two books on Wicca, Wiccan Spirituality: A magical Attitude for the 21st Century and Advanced Wiccan Spirituality: Volume 1 – Revitalising the Roots and Foundations both published by Green Magic. These books are beginning to be recognised as extremely important contributions to the modern literature on Wicca. He is currently working on the second volume of his Advanced Wiccan Spirituality.

GALE HALLARAN
Gale has been researching and practising various approaches to healing and divination for 25 years. She is a crystal healer, colour therapist, Bach flower therapist and an astrologer. She has run a variety of workshops and teaches courses at the Isle of Avalon Foundation as well as for local colleges. Gale is currently working on 2 books: one on crystal healing and one on divination. Gale has a vast amount of knowledge of esoteric traditions as well having modern interpretations of them. She has used her ‘alternative’ healing methods in traditional environments and has done original work in healing those who are often ostracised by society. She is an inspiring teacher and healer who has the ability to communicate difficult ideas to a wide variety of people.

ELSA & HOWARD MALPAS
Elsa and Howard are powerful shamans and healers, who are very well known in their field. They have taught Shamanic practice for many years in a variety of places and are continually developing what they do and what they teach. They also teach courses at the Isle of Avalon Foundation of which Elsa is a director. Howard and Elsa also work in the NHS in a pioneering way that has brought together alternative and conventional medicine in the healing of people. They have particular expertise in the area of addiction and mental health. Their own personal story is as inspiring as the work they do, and they have had a powerful, transformatory effect on the people they have worked with. For more information on Elsa and Howard and what they do you can visit their website at www.shamanicwarrior.com

SALLY MORNINGSTAR
Sally is a Wiccan High Priestess, who has chosen to be a hedgewitch, which is the name given to someone who follows their own individual path. Sally utilises herbs, trees, shamanism and a range of healing and divinatory techniques on her path. She teaches a range of courses and workshops including a course on becoming a hedgewitch at the Isle of Avalon Foundation. She is the author of various books, packs and articles including, The Wiccan Way and The Wicca Pack both published by Godsfield Press. Sally is a powerful and inspiring woman who also has a great sense of fun, which is what makes her courses and workshops so effective. For more information on Sally and what she does you can visit her website atwww.sallymorningstar.com.

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