SHEFFIELD GODDESS TEMPLE
AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2PM
PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
Sheffield Goddess Temple invites you to our Autumn Equinox Celebration to honour the turning of the wheel.
Within ancient woodland we gather to honour the Goddess Ribellisama .She stands at the portal between light and dark, She is the rich abundance and wisdom of all that we have gathered in the light part of the year – and yet her journey is into the darkness .Come join us as we stand at the threshold , offer gratitude for all that she has given us, and consciously begin our descent into the dark part of the year.
Date: Sunday 21st September
Time: Please arrive by 2pm
Meeting Point: Whirlow Playing Fields car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/4DcphiLxgXZRWm1a7…
We will be processing across the field with our Wicker Goddess who is normally resident in Airy Fairy Garden, so please make sure you arrive with plenty of time to begin the procession at 2pm.
There are good public transport links from the city centre to Whirlow. The car park is located down a short track off Limb Lane.
Public transport:
The Ecclesall Road South/Limb Lane bus stop is approximately a 1-minute walk from Limb Lane and 5-10 minutes walk to the meeting spot at the Playing fields car park.
Bus services that stop at or near these locations include:
• Bus 65: Connects Meadowhall Interchange to Tideswell, passing through Ecclesall Road South and stopping at Limb Lane .
• Bus 81: Runs between Stannington and Dore, serving Ecclesall Road South and stopping near Limb Lane .
• Bus 271/272: Operates between Sheffield and Castleton, with stops along Ecclesall Road South, including near Limb Lane .
For detailed schedules and real-time updates, you can visit the Travel South Yorkshire website or use the Moovit app for step-by-step directions.
What to Bring:
Come dressed in Autumn colours but remember that this is an outdoor ceremony .Take a weather check before setting out and make sure that you have appropriate clothing.
The walk across the field is flat, but the woodland terrain is uneven and can be bumpy with tree roots. Please wear sturdy footwear and take care of your own safety and wellbeing.
Please bring a picnic blanket or folding chair for the event.
Bring an offering of food as part of the ceremony .This will be gathered up and taken to a local food bank.
We will be building a natural Mandala so please bring 8 natural items to place in the mandala.
4 items ( all the same)to represent the light part of the year
4 items( all the same) to represent the dark part of the year.
Eg flower heads, leaves,acorns,conkers etc
After the ceremony there is an invitation to stay for community time which will include chanting drumming ,dancing , chilling and eating, so bring your drums and a picnic for yourself.
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Important to Know:
Children are very welcome, but remain the responsibility of their parents or guardians at all times. Please do not leave children unattended, and be mindful that the length of the ceremony may feel long for some little ones. It’s completely okay if you need to step away quietly or leave early.
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Sheffield Goddess Temple is an inclusive space where everyone is welcome.
By attending this event, you accept full responsibility for your own safety. Sheffield Goddess Temple and its volunteers cannot accept liability for any injury, illness or accident that may occur.
We look forward to welcoming you into the heart of the woods, to celebrate the Summer Solstice.