PENDLE WITCH CAMP 2008

I'm sorry to have to announce that the 2008 Pendle Witch Camp is cancelled.

The following factors have influenced my decision this year: -

I have been struggling to decide as to which weekend it should be held this year; either the actual Solstice weekend or the weekend after. Both dates conflict with other events, and mean that some key figures of the camp, Tania Ahsan, Mike Cadman and Runic John may be unable to attend, dependent on which weekend I choose.

I have been heavily involved in organising a difeerent event called Shamania for the last 2 years, with a business partner. My partner is now having to take a back seat, this year; owing to his son's health situation. Shamania is a fully licensed, dance music event to which I am committed financially. I feel that I must now, commit all my energies in this direction, for it to succeed again, this year.

Weather-wise, last year was a bit of a washout, to say the least. Maybe June is too early in the year, to expect pleasant weather for camping, in these days of climate change. It'll be interesting to see what sort of Summer we get this year.

Over the past two years, there has been a significant drop in the numbers attending Pendle Witch Camp, to the extent that, last year; it barely broke even. I wonder if the weather is a factor?

There will still be the usual, free 'Beltania' gathering at Lenthor Farm, Brompton, Northallerton on the weekend of 2nd - 5th May 2008; to coincide with the Beltane ceremony at Thornborough Henge. Keep checking out www.shamania.com/beltania for more info.

If you would like to come to Pendle Witch Camp in 2009, please register your interest below: