MONTHLY DRUM & SOUND CIRCLES

Next circle - January 2026 - date to be confirmed

 

YULE /WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING

Saturday 20th December 2026 11am to 5.30pm

YULE/ WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING
With Rick and Sheila Blackwell

At the Winter Solstice we reach the depth of darkness with the longest night of the year. Darkness has reached its peak.

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"Now we start to wonder: will this continue? Will the Earth grow darker and colder as the Sun disappears into the south until only darkness is left? But at Yule a wonderful thing happens. The Sun stops its decline and for a few days it rises in about the same place. This is the crucial time, the cusp between events. The Sun stands still, and everyone waits for the turning.

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In our heads we know the light will return. But in the darkness of Winter, can we be sure? do our hearts believe what our heads tell us? Will the light keep its promises? We all have moments of darkness, when we don't know how much deeper we will go before the light starts to return (or even if it will). The world has moments too; it understands us, and lives as we do.

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The Sun does start north again and the light comes back. In the world, in our lives, the light comes back.

 

We invite you to join us in sacred space at this time of transformation to :
Journey, Craft, Magical Works, Movement, Ritual, Drum and Chant.

Cost £45 per person - Please contact us to reserve your place or for further information.
shee_shee1@aol.co.uk 

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SHAMANIC EMPOWERMENT CIRCLE

Dates for 2026 to be confirmed

Our Shamanic Empowerment Circles gather each month using shamanic techniques such as Guided Meditations, Journeying, Drumming, Crafting, Shamanic Breathwork, Fire Ceremonies, Sound and Movement, we will weave together the threads of various energies, giving you the opportunity to experience a new theme at each circle.

Below are a few of the themes that we aim to cover at future circles:-

Divination

Shamanic Empowerment Healings

Pipe Ceremony and Earth Healing Day

Past Life Healings

Death, Dying and Transition (Psycopomp)

Trance Dance

Sound

Shamanic Art

A Day with the Fae

Weaving our Dreams - Dream Catcher Day

Connecting with Tree Spirits

Shamanic Healing Canoe

Pipe Ceremony and Earth Healing Day

Candle Magic

Ceremony and Ritual

Ogham

.....and many more!

Each afternoon starts at 1pm and we aim to finish by 5.30pm dependent on the theme of the day.

All Welcome!

You will need to bring a journal and pen, blanket for journeying and bottled water for use in work space. Tea and Coffee are provided.

Cost- £35

Booking is essential as places will be limited.

 

 

THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY - An Introduction to Shamanism

Dates for 2026 to be confirmed

 

This weekend workshop will cover the background to shamanism and its potential for balance, growth and healing in our lives. The workshop will include practical explorations of the shamanic journey and ways to enter shamanic reality, while also teaching ways to connect with the power animals, spirit guides, healers and teachers that walk with you. We will also experience the power of the drum and the use of smudge for spiritually cleansing your aura and your home.

During the weekend you will have time to explore serenity, wisdom and compassion through Shamanic Empowerment techniques and mindfulness in a supportive environment. The main emphasis is upon developing a deeper connection with our true self. There are so many people searching for a way to reclaim their happiness. The Shaman’s Path awakens your gift to be a catalyst of change. 
Whether your goal is personal growth, healing and self-development, understanding your own divinity, learning the wisdom of the Shamanic World View, joyful attainment of your dreams, greater understanding of your life’s direction, or being a healing presence in the world, those who choose to walk this path with us will experience profound transformation and a renewed sense of purpose.

Cost £120 per person

Please email us to book your place and for information of payment methods.

Please bring a blanket, journal and pen, bottled water for use in workspace, Packed Lunch.
You are welcome to bring along Shamanic Drums/ Rattles.

 

CONNECT WITH YOUR FAERIE GUIDE FOR HEALING AND GUIDANCE

 

This 1 day workshop gives you the opportunity to connect with your unique Faerie Guide, and gain an understanding of what parts of this world of unseen beings are hungry for us to work in closer co-operation for our future.

*You will be guided to look at exactly what area you want help with if you are appealing to your Faerie for assistance.

◦ Meeting with the Nature Spirits who are caretakers of the land of your home and seeking guidance from them in how we can help to restore the balance.

Have you ever taken a walk in the woods and felt like you were not alone? That’s because you weren’t! Forests, lakes, mountains, caves—even your garden—are alive with the spirits of nature. Faeries are real, and you can learn to commune with a whole world of unseen beings, including elves, dryads, and nature spirits. With an open mind and a little patience, you can begin to recognize their presence all around you. This 1 day workshop will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.

Cost £80 per person
A deposit of £20 is required to secure your place as the numbers are strictly limited.

Please email us on shee_shee1@aol.co.uk to book your place and for information of payment methods. 

Please bring a packed lunch, blanket for your comfort during meditations, journal and pen, bottled water for use in workspace.
Tea, Coffee and light refreshments provided.

You are welcome to bring along Shamanic Drums/ Rattles.​

 

​PRAYER ARROW AND DEDICATION CEREMONY - New dates for 2026 coming soon!

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A prayer arrow is a physical manifestation of the visions, guidance, and dreams you wish to come into your life. It is something you craft with your own hands imbuing it with your heart and soul. No two arrows have ever been alike, so let your imagination fly free in it’s creation. Our intentions are wrapped around our Prayer Arrow, this could be a goal, passion, or offering of gratitude, for ourselves, for others, or for humanity.
The day will include elements of Shamanic work and end with a dedication ceremony and drumming! (Please bring drum / rattle if you have them but we have spares for those without)

Taken from the indigenous traditions of Mexico, we describe the act of making our arrows as “a direct communication of heart and spirit, conveyed to the higher powers of Nature.” In other words, a straight-up tool for magical manifestation – and just perfect for the days right before the summer festival of Litha/ Summer Solstice!

The cost of this 1 day workshop is £80 per person which includes all materials.
A deposit of £20 is required to secure your place as the numbers are strictly limited.

Please email us to book your place and for information of payment methods shee_shee1@aol.co.uk

Please bring a journal and pen to write your intention, this is important as you may wish to reflect on this at a later date
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If you wish to bring your own stick of wood, please make sure it is as straight as possible, ranging in length from 12” up to 24” (no longer please).

Packed Lunch.
Tea and Coffee provided.

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CANDLE MAGIC WORKSHOP - New dates for 2026 coming soon!

★ Manifesting With Candle Magic ★ 

Attract more of what you want with practical candle magic! 

Financial Prosperity 
Friendship and Loving Relationships 
Confidence and Success 
Peace and Tranquillity 
Health and Wellbeing 

Manifesting with Candle Magic is a workshop designed to teach you how to use the power of colour, plant energies and your thoughts to achieve your goals and manifest your desires. 

Candle magic harnesses the power of the elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit), and helps you release clear intentions to the Universe so you can attract what you want in life. It’s a simple, effective form of folk magic that’s been used throughout the world for centuries. 

In this workshop you’ll learn how to create your own magic candle made specifically for your needs that you can burn at home. 

You’ll learn how to choose the right colour of candle, what symbols to carve into it, and what oils and herbs to anoint the candle with in order to achieve your goals. You’ll also learn how to create sacred space at home for your candle magic ritual and what to do after you burn your candle to ensure you get results. 

Along with your prepared candle, you’ll also receive handouts outlining the steps we covered in class, candle colour correspondences, and spell timing so you can create your own magic at home. 

Candle Magic and Manifestation is a physical manifestation of your, visions, dreams and goals that you wish to attract into your life. Our intentions are placed within the candle during a simple ritual/ ceremony, these intentions could be for ourselves, for others or for humanity.

This fun but meaningful event will be led by Rick and Sheila Blackwell, who are Shamanic Practitioners and founders of Spirit of the Sacred Drum. Join us as we bring years of practical energy and shamanic work together in this fun, purposeful workshop.

This workshop is just £35 and includes all materials.

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LEARN THE TAROT

New dates for 2026 coming soon!

 If you would like to learn more about the Tarot, the story and journey of 'The Fool' & how to read them and interpret them.. but also how to use them psychically, then do come along and enjoy this fun, fascinating, interactive day with us!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners 

On this 2 day divination workshop we will be working with the Tarot, we will be using the shamanic journey to gain further insight and clarity into the cards that are dealt to us. We will explain the basic's of the world of the Tarot and the structure of the decks. Participants will be able to learn about each of the cards and their basic meanings, we will show you the basics of how to read a 5 card spread and by the end of the weekend you will be encouraged to pair up and use your newfound knowledge of the Tarot to interpret a 5 card spread for each other. There will be handouts to take home for you to continue your progress and for you to practice on family and friends!

Those with existing decks are encouraged to bring their own for better comparison and understanding. The Rider-Waite tarot deck (originally published 1910) is one of the most popular tarot decks in use today in the English-speaking world and is an excellent deck to start your journey into the Tarot. 

The cost of this 2 day workshop is £120 per person
A deposit of £20 is required to secure your place as the numbers are strictly limited.

Please email us to book your place and for information of payment methods shee_shee1@aol.co.uk

Please bring a blanket, journal and pen, bottled water for use in workspace. 

Packed Lunch.

Tea and Coffee provided.
Email us at shee_shee1@aol.co.uk to reserve your place as space as limited. We hope to see you there!

 

Movement Medicine

New dates for 2026 coming soon!

 

We invite you to join us on this Movement Medicine Journey
ALL WELCOME, it's an OPEN ongoing group...

This movement mediation uses music, rhythm, trance dance and breath to take you on a journey deep inside, moving beyond the thinking mind and into your body. Releasing stuck energy and letting go of any unwanted emotional baggage, rising up to ecstatic bliss to your true self followed by relaxing into stillness.

*There will be an initial spoken introduction to the Theme of the evening and a brief group Soul Sharing Circle…

*Then we warm up our bodies, awaken our senses, shaking free and empowering the Life Force in us, work with our breath and energetic connections to the themed Intention of the evening. 

*Then we enter more fully into the Movement Medicine Journey.

*Towards the end you will be invited to lie down and receive the beat of the Shamanic Soul Medicine Drum…

*Then we will close by gathering in a circle for a brief group Soul Sharing Circle ...

The Essence of Movement Medicine..
Each month we shall Dance around and within a theme, so it becomes us, so we feel the power and embodiment of recovering yet another facet of the beautiful Souls that we are.

We invite you to join us on this Movement Medicine Journey


(Bring water & comfortable clothes to dance in).

Love and Harmony
Sheila & Rick

Email us on shee_shee1@aol.co.uk for further information or for payment details.

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