IMBOLC

SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 1-3PM

AT THE GRAPES COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN

Come by and help celebrate Imbolc, the Irish/Celtic/Gaelic marking of the promise of spring and the first festival of the 8-fold year of 2026. It marks the point between the Winter Solstice in December and the Spring Equinox in March. It’s a time to check in with each other and the land. At this gentle annual gathering, we invite you to join local gardeners, artists & cooks to;

reflect together around the fire about winter challenges and hope for the coming spring
help make Brigid crosses
plant up onions, garlic and broad beans; some of the earliest veg we can sow in the year
bless the gardens of the street and look ahead to the growing year
help make fresh butter and taste flatbreads made over the fire*
draw & write spring affirmations and share rituals at the altar
taste Imbolc herb tea
listen to early spring music

It’s also the full Snow Moon & World Ferment Day!

MAKE A BRIGID’S CROSS WORSHOP

FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2PM & 3PM AT SQUASH

Join in this gentle crafting session to make your own Brigid crosses with locally grown reeds, in time for Imbolc. Places are free / by suggested donation of £5/10. Booking essential. Book your place here