SUMMER SOLSTICE
GATHERING FOR PEACE
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE
In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will be singing.
About the dark times.
– Bertolt Brecht
In these dark times, the summer solstice comes around again, the day of most light. This solstice, we will be shining light on all who are oppressed and struggling, at home and afar. We invite you to join in, in the park and on the street, to gather for peace. Together, we’ll make a space for contemplation, conversation, comfort, warmth by the fire, drawing, planting and gentle moving. Bring your songs, your stories, your sadness, your dance, your music, your hopes and your solidarity to share.
We will be honouring those living and dying through genocide, famine & conflict including people in Congo, Myanamar, Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen. We will be collecting for Habibti Liverpool a local charity who supports Al-Sabeen children’s hospital in Yemen and for All our Relations who support displaced families in Gaza.
A group of Squash travellers will be journeying along Windsor Street from solstice dawn, with seeds, plants, fire and messages of solidarity to share.
6AM – 8AM, IN PRINCES PARK, UNDER THE BIG OAK NEAR WOODHENGE, BELVEDERE RD GATE
Come gather with your community around the fire early on Summer Solstice morn:
- sing in the solstice dawn with Clare, Tab & Jennifer
- immerse in gentle healing sounds & music with Cath & Amanda
- plant some herbs with Jackie & Friends of Princes Park
- make an ivy head garland with Maeve
- draw an affirmation sigil with Becky
Bring a candle to light and an offering to add to the altar (a petal/a flower/a feather/a drawing/a poem…)
ACCESS INFORMATION: The nearest entrance to the gathering is the gate on the corner of Devonshire Road West & Belvidere Road (approx postcode L8 3TZ). There is parking available on both these roads. From the gate there are 2 ways to arrive at the oak tree near Woodhenge, both are on uneven surfaces. One is via an uneven, stony & asphalt path to the right, followed by a short (20 metre) walk on a grass path. The other is over a grassed field that has been cut short, approx 100 metres. Any issues on the day call 07791155998. There is no toilet on site.
10AM – 12 NOON, ON THE STREET OUTSIDE SQUASH
Come over for a mid morning solstice hang out on Windsor Street, in front of the Squash building:
- help draw a community of suns
- have a chat on the street sofa
- stare into the fire
- taste L8 elderflower fizz and our solstice herb tea blend
- join Squash gardeners and our pals Scouse Flower House to help sow wildflowers for peace with a special solstice mix in Palestinian flag colours inc. corn chamomile, ox eye daisy & poppy
- enjoy a special sourdough bake with za’atar
- bring your fave sunshine tunes on vinyl and join in community dj-ing
ACCESS INFORMATION: The Squash building is fully accessible including level threshold entrance (shop/cafe) and ramp access to the garden. Accessible toilet.
