Companions' Day June 2011

Chalice Well Companions Day 2011

Companions of Chalice Well gathered together on 4 June to celebrate our annual Companions Day. Our theme for Companions Day 2011 was the Glastonbury Zodiac and we were honoured to have two local experts, Anthony Thorley and John Wadsworth, join us to deliver two fascinating and informative talks on the subject. We were also joined by harpist Vicki Burke who was inspired by the Glastonbury Zodiac to compose songs around this and life's cycle.

All photographs were taken by Chalice Well volunteer Tony Arihanto. Thank you Tony.

The day began with beautiful blue skies...

The gates opened at 9pm and Companions gathered in the marquee before returning to the gardens for our opening circle.

The opening circle was held around the Vesica Pool.

Trustee chair Jo Laxton and manager Simon Wardle opened by bringing Companions up to date with all that had gone on over the past year.

Anthony Thorley followed with a talk on the history of the Glastonbury Zodiac and Katherine Maltwood's work.

Anthony was followed by John Wadsworth who spoke about Chalice Well's place within the Glastonbury Zodiac.

After John's talk we broke for a delicious lunch catered by local Glastonbury cafe, Rainbows End, during which Vicki Burke performed some of her music. Vicki returned later in the afternoon to talk about her work and sing more of her songs.

In the afternoon we opened with a question and answer session with John Wadsworth and Anthony Thorley.

John also held a meditation around the well head accompanied by Vicki...

...before we all gathered around the Vesica Pool again for our closing circle.