PLANTING & DANCING

Squash Celebration Day & Bealtaine Eve

WEDNESDAY 30th April  12-2pm & 6-8pm

Our annual celebration of all things Squash this year falls on Bealtaine Eve so that means seed planting and dancing…as well as eating, chatting and gathering around the fire to mark the start of summer!

Bealtaine is the next point of the 8-Fold year, sitting half-way between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, marking the beginning of summer! Free / by donation.

At lunchtime and in the evening, join in Maypole dancing in the garden and on the street! No experience necessary, just enthusiasm for this traditional fertility folk dance around the Squash mini-Maypole with live music from local band Kaloco (evening set).

12-2pm at the Grapes Community Garden

  • garden Maypole with Willy on the squeezebox
  • plant many varieties of squash seeds and seedlings
  • add to the communal altar
  • make a headdress
  • enjoy fresh-picked herb tea & spring foods

6-8pm at Squash

  • street Maypole with Kaloco band
  • gather around the Bealtaine fire
  • street drawing
  • delicious spring menu available in the cafe