Tag Archives: Derbyshire

Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 3 – Sorrow ~ Helen Jones

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Helen Jones continues the tale of her experiences with the Silent Eye in Derbyshire: I recently attended a workshop, with The Silent Eye, about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills and grey stone villages of the … Continue reading →

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Madding Merlin…

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* * … After many years had passed under many kings, Merlin the Briton was held famous in the world… * Peredur, King of North Wales made war on Gwenddoleu of Scotland… * Continue reading at The Silent Eye

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Fear and Love in the High Peak – (2) “I want a posset!” ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The first visit of the Silent Eye ‘Rites of Passage: Seeing Beyond Fear’ weekend was to the Derbyshire village of Eyam (pronounced Eem) – The Plague Village. Our family has a personal connection with Eyam and the terrible events of … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage: Light and shade

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

*** We walked through the village, watching the changing expressions of visitors as the full horror of the plague story hit home. From the mildly curious to the stark shock of those who aligned themselves with the story for a … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage: Changes…

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Sue Vincent

*** On the morning of the workshop, long before our companions were due to arrive, two small figures faced a mass of stone and a fair degree of uncertainty. Having scaled the rocky heights, we were agreed… we would have … Continue reading →

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Off duty…

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

After driving for four hours on the road north, there is a brief glimpse of a hillside on the horizon which, at this time of year, is the one thing I am waiting to see. If the light is right … Continue reading →

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Seeking a light…

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Rites of Passage: Seeing beyond Fear A weekend with the Silent Eye Derbyshire, UK Friday 13th – Sunday 15th September 2019 Beyond the serene beauty of the Derbyshire Dales, old stories cast shadows across the landscape. From the veiled rites … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage: Seeing beyond fear ~ A weekend with the Silent Eye

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As the June workshop in Scotland draws to a close, why not consider joining us in September for a weekend in the ancient landscape of stones, circles and strange places? Rites of Passage: Seeing beyond fear A weekend with the … Continue reading →

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Breathe #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Momentary peace Unruffled calm soothes the soul Time and space to breathe With dark clouds moving in behind us, Nick and I paused on our journey north to take in the tranquility of Carsington Water, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The … Continue reading →

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Almost…

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Last minute preparations are underway. I’m looking at the pile of props, costumes and workbooks and wondering how I’ll squeeze everything and a wheelchair into the car, even though we have done this so many times before and in much … Continue reading →

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