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Turn of The Season

  • Heike Jenkins
  • Feb 11
  • 2 min read


I know it’s not Spring yet, but today felt like we have come through the darkest days  :)

The snowdrops are fully out and the early daffodils are starting to bloom. We had 2 lovely events at the Ancient Tech for Samhain in October and Winter Solstice on the 20th December.

A few clips here from the Winter Solstice – I shared the Samhain clips in my Autumn Blog.

We were Drumming in the Light!


 

Burning the log was great! We started the song...


 

whilst Ellie and Matt brought  in the Yule log with our wishes,  to be burned to song, drums, tambourines and rattles. Rise up bright Flames –


 

I had an intentionally quiet January, a good rest was needed. Spring is not far away, we are passed Imbolc and that always brings a spring into my step.

 

I am looking ahead into the New Year, jumping over the change into the Fire Horse and springing into a lighter part of the year. My birthday is early March and for me that is always a fun time. I shall plan some sessions for March and post them as and when.


I have committed to Freezone Festival end May for 2 circles on Saturday and Sunday – link:



and I look forward to doing a circle at Sounds Beautiful in June – link:


 

I am always happy to be hired for Retreat days or Special occasions – sessions are generally 60 minutes and I create it in the moment. I am looking forward to the longer days, maybe sessions on the Cliff top again depending on good weather. We need a hot summer ! Check:



…. and ‘Home singing session’ are a favourite – here we are at Shona Dunn on the 4th February:


 

 

I am still reading books aloud, presently ‘Travels with my Aunt’ by Graham Greene, a choice in honour of my ex who passed in 2022 and who was a GG Aficionado. GG was not my favourite writer but this one was my favourite – his others being too... well each to their own and he is widely read. We even met him once!


All details on my Youtube playlist:


 

Have a lovely Season! Shona and I shall be at the Ancient tech for Beltane - 2nd of May, we are looking forward to that! Ellie of Earthkin events will publish details for tickets when ready.


I hope you have a lovely season, no chat Gpt was used writing this blog – just me :)

Happy Days – with Love


Heike x

 
 

Autumn In Full Swing

  • Heike Jenkins
  • Nov 18, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 19, 2025



I am writing this in early November and the days are getting ever shorter.


We had a great event on the 1st of November for Samhain @The Ancient Technology Centre.

The event was sold out and we loved singing and drumming together… a couple of clips:




Public events ahead Saturday 29th of November at The Natural Healing Studio;

7pm – 8.30 pm at 1097 Christchurch Road, Pokesdown. Bring a drum if you like, but I have plenty!




Tickets are out for the Winter Solstice Celebrations @ The Ancient Technology Centre for

Saturday the 20th December – check for Tickets here, they sell very quickly:



Our last year Winter Solstice 2024 was fabulous - a couple of clips here:




I always regret Summer leaving, but I learn every year that Autumn can be nice. The leaves are falling, and there is a song that springs to mind… Winter has it’s own sound and once the Solstice has been celebrated, the days are getting longer again!


The Big Freezone Festival 2026 is the Thursday 28th of May to Sunday 31st of May and I hope to do a circle on Saturday and on Sunday – details to follow.


Wishing you all a lovely Autumn and might see you before the winter starts.


Heike xx


 
 

Summer Vibes

  • Heike Jenkins
  • Jul 23, 2025
  • 2 min read

Dear Readers,


My last blog was in April, that now seems a long time ago, Spring went into Summer.

The Big Freezone Festival at the end of May was great again ! We were in the Shamanic Woods, great help from players with carrying my gear into the lovely space. We started gently on:


Saturday 31.5.25


...always a nice one to harmonize together



Sunday 01.06.25 – a different group, a different sound… We all enjoyed the Heya I think :)


… and nothing quite like a counting song… So fun !


Great participation again, both days were lovely and it lifts my spirit when we unite in rhythm.


I had a lovely Summer Solstice at a camp with friends at Cheddar Gorge. Fires, Foraging, Food and Fun – we even did a little circle in Dave’s tent :) The rain was followed by sunshine and by rain again, which all added to the adventure! I am not a natural camper :)



My monthly circles @ The Factory space are still going and we had a lovely one in June



For me it is all about interaction, playing but particularly listening – if you can tap your foot to rhythm, you are in the right circle with me. My next event @ The Factory Space 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, is Thursday 31st of August, Facebook event link here:


Its a short walk from Pokesdown station, residential parking, so keep your eyes peeled.


Keep swimming, I have enjoyed swimming in the sea and I hope there will be a few more of those morning dips! I am looking forward to some private events in August and will post public circles on Facebook – or write another blog :)


My little grandson is now 1 year old and I enjoyed a trip to Germany last weekend with Family for a big Family occasion. Great fun and Hamburg is a lovely city.

Enjoy the rest of the Summer and make the most of it!


Heike

 
 
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