14th July 2007
CHECK OUT STEVE SMYTH'S WEB SITE
His Site has been updated with some interesting Photos & Scans from the Stonehenge 'Free' Festival - 1984 including scans of the two page leaflet. www.steve.mercury-moon.co.uk.
ROUND TABLE MINUTES
These will be completed as soon as possible this week. The meeting lasted over Three Hours, so the Lap Top battery went flat and the hand written notes of the rest of the meeting have to be transcribed, before the page can be html formatted and uploaded. I aim to have them completed no later than in the next seven days.
7th July 2007
'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' RESULTS ANNOUNCED TONIGHT
THE UK GOVERNMENT LET STONEHENGE DOWN! The other contestants were supported by their Own Governments. But what did the Minster for Culture (& Sport) here in the UK DO for Stonehenge? Diddly Squat! To everyone who tried - We Did Our Best Guys & Gals. I'm so sorry the UK Goverment didn't do a tenth as much. A N7W spokesperson said: "We got in touch with all governments but the British Government was not responsive."
6th July 2007
STONEHENGE 'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' VOTE PROMOTION
Our Second Video (in two sizes: 480x360 & 640x480) can now be viewed. This is of the band Handshake. Simply Click Here. More Videos to Follow Soon :-)
STEVE SMYTH'S AUDIO SECTION
Now with three extra Sound Files all from Stonehenge.Visit Steve Smyth's Audio Section Here. More to Come!
4th July 2007
STONEHENGE 'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' VOTE PROMOTION
Our First Video (in two sizes: 480x360 & 640x480) can now be viewed. Simply Click Here. More Videos to Follow Soon :-)
STEVE SMYTH'S AUDIO SECTION
This New Section contains Sound Files, from the Summer Solstice 2007 recorded by Steve Smyth along with three of Steve's Favourite Summer Solstice Photos from 2001, 2003 and 2005. Visit Steve Smyth's Audio Section Here.
3rd July 2007
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE
All the Videos: A Total of Fifteen (all in two sizes: 480x320 & 640x480) are now on the 2007 STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE Page. A Write-Up & Some More Photos to follow ASAP.
Second Update of 30th June 2007
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE
Two More Videos - making Nine in Total (all in two sizes: 480 x 360 & 640 x 480) have been added to the 2007 STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE Page including one 'Compilation' from the Gathering Area, including a Short Song by Daniel of Bloodstone Arts based in Brighton, plus Inside the Stones at 1:30 am. We've also added a link to a Video produced by VISON-NEWS-SALISBURY, along with their original text. More of our Videos to follow ASAP.
STONEHENGE 'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' VOTE PROMOTION
Links to Two Videos by VISON-NEWS-SALISBURY have been added to Our Coverage of this Event Page, along with the associated text.
30th June 2007
STONEHENGE 'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' VOTE PROMOTION
BBC NEWS COVERAGE from Thursday has been added to the Main Page: Click Here. Our own Videos to Follow Soon :-)
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE
Two More Videos (both in two sizes: 480 x 360 & 640 x 480) have been added to the 2007 STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE Page. These are both of The Dolman performing at the Gathering Area.
UPDATED New Links and New Sections have added to our LINKS PAGE. Check them out. They all open in New Windows so you can view these sites as their site designers intended them to be viewed. They include links to the New Stonehenge Druids Web Site, plus other 'Spiritual' Web Sites including the Pagan Federation, plus a New Section for Artists who played at the Summer Solstice this Year. These include: Bloodstone Arts, Bard of Avebury - Jim, The Dolman, Cool Banana, Handshake & more!
UPDATED Following on from the Success at this Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, the Get Involved - Participate page has been updated as we all look forward to the Summer Solstice 2008 at Stonehenge, with an Improved Gathering Area :-)
NEW As we have a number of pages which contain Video & Photos of Druidic Ceremonies away from Stonehenge, we have moved these to their own page Own Page.
29th June 2007
STONEHENGE 'NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD' VOTE PROMOTION
A PHOTO GALLERY of Thirty Five Photos from the Promotion Event for Stonehenge to be One of the 'New 7 Wonders' at Stonehenge yesterday can be viewed Here.
28th June 2007
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE
The First Five of our Videos (each in two sizes: 480x320 & 640x480) are now on our 2007 STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE Page. More to follow ASAP. Many Thanks to Steve Smyth for recording the Sound Track for our Video Footage and for taking the time to Digitally Master it too :-)
22nd June 2007
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE
Well, apart from a few spots the 'threatened' rain kept away and the reports coming in so far are that this was the Best Managed Open Access for the Summer Solstice since Access restarted :-)
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE - PHOTO GALLERIES
The First of our Photos plus a Gallery of 98 Photos by Steve Smyth can be seen Here. See if you can 'spot' yourself in Steve Smyth's Gallery! A proper 'Write-Up', More Photos from throughout the Event. Plus Videos to follow soon.
18th June 2007
IF YOU LIVE IN THE UK - PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION
There is a move to de-register Stonehenge as a 'World Heritage Site' because of the extremely poor visitor conditions at this unique and special site. Permission for a New Visitor Centre to be built a suitable distance from the stones has already been approved, but only if a New Road Scheme goes ahead. The New Road would also allow the Fences Around Stonehenge to Come Down, so it can be seen in it's Rightful Setting, (i.e. as it was before the internal combustion engine changed the face of Salisbury Plains!
So what's the problem? The Goverment won't dip its hands into their pocket and fund the road scheme which will remove the road which runs right up the side of Stonehenge.Therefore this is a petition to keep Stonehenge as a World Heritage Site, which means doing what it takes (i.e. building the New Road) to allow the New Visitor Centre to be Build, and allow the fences to come down!
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/StonehengeWHS
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ALL YOUR UK FRIENDS AS ONLY UK RESIDENTS CAN VOTE.
The petition reads:
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to continue to protect Stonehenge as a World Heritage Site and give this ancient monument the proper respect it deserves for future generations.The MP for Salisbury, Mr Keys, wants Stonehenge to be declassified as a World Heritage Site. Stonehenge is an ancient monument and should be given the proper care and respect that it deserves. It is part of our culture and heritage and should be preserved for future generations.
8th June 2007
STONEHENGE ROUND TABLE MINUTES
The Minutes for the Stonehenge Round Table held on Wednesday 6th June 2007 can now be read Here.
2007 SUMMER SOLSTICE OPEN ACCESS 'CONDITIONS OF ENTRY'
At the RT Meeting (see above) we were all given the this eyars, 'Conditions of Entry' which includes a Jolly Useful Map on the Reverse. You can view them using the two links below & there is a 'Print' option if you'd like to print out copies before you arrive.
Side 1: Information
Side 2: Site Map showing the locations of Food, Toilets, Gathering Area, Sacred Soap Box, Fire Braziers, First Aid etc.
4th June 2007
STONEHENGE IN THE NEWS
Three TV Programme 'Features' about Stonehenge & One News Article including the 'New 7 Wonders'. Essential Viewing! Click Here.
10th May 2007
ROUND TABLE MINUTES
For the meeting on Thursday 3rd May, 2007 are now online Here.
SUMMER SOLSTICE - CONDITIONS OF ENTRY & USEFUL INFORMATION
You can access the English Heritage 'pdf' Information for this year's Summer Solstice Here (opens in a new window). This is Essential Reading, particularly if you haven't been before.
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S SUMMER SOLSTICE BETTER?
Then GET INVOLVED! For the First Time as well as having Access for the Sunset as well as the Sunrise we also have an Illuminated matted 'Gathering Area' where Acoustic Musicians; Bards, Poets, Face Painters, & other Performers & Entertainers are WELCOMED, as are Spiritually Based Groups. Obviously it will help our organisation if we can get an idea of who will be coming to participate :-) If you'd like to know more Click Here.
BELTANE IN WESTMINSTER
A Photo Gallery with a 101 Images plus Six Videos from this Historic Event can be found Here. A Brief Report of this Event was given to the Round Table by Susanna on the 3rd May, 2007 which can be read Here.
8th April 2007
ROUND TABLE MINUTES
For the meeting on Wednesday 4th April, 2007 have been transcribed into our 'archives'. Click Here to Visit the RT Minutes Index Page.
22nd March 2007
PEACE STEWARDS FOR THE STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Peace Stewards have played a key part in the success of the Summer Solstice universal access to Stonehenge for the every year since 2000.
Without any authority,or responsibility they volunteer to wear the Peace Stewards Badge & help ease communication between visitors, organisers & everyone else involved.
Some also attend the Round Table Meetings that meet regularly to organise the access. Others have wide experience of positive facilitating at many kinds of green / alternative gatherings.
If you feel your experience would help, please email brief details about yourself to both Catherine Hosen at silverbirchmoon@ntlworld.com & Roy Gillett at roy.gillett@ntlworld.com & we will get back to you with more information.
VERNAL (SPRING) EQUINOX @ STONEHENGE 2007 PHOTO GALLERY
A Large Photo Gallery from yesterday can now be seen Here (There may be a slight delay before the Photo Gallery Loads). As we were unable to go (at the very last minute) we'd like to thank Steve Smyth for sending us the photos :-)
FEBRUARY ROUND TABLE MINUTES
We would like to apologise for the fact that there are not any Minutes for this meeting at present. Unfortunately the A27 was closed from 8:00 am due to a 'suspect package' (i.e. a 'Bomb Scare') at the A27/M3 Junction & the entire road was closed both ways causing rush-hour chaos, while the 'Bomb Squad' for called in. We were not aware of the closure until we had reacted the 'point of no return' & were stuck in a Six Mile Tail Back with nowhere to get off or turn round on the duel carriageway. So although we left home as usual at 9:30 am for the 100 mile drive we didn't arrive in Salisbury at 11:00 to 11:30 am as we usually do. In fact in Three Hours we actually managed just 6 miles so by the time we got to a point where we could get off the A27, the meeting was almost over :-( We are hoping that we will be able to get a summary of the minutes to put up at the same time as we upload the April Meeting Minutes.
12th January 2007
ROUND TABLE MINUTES
For the meeting on the 10th January, 2007 have been transcribed into our 'archives'. Click Here to Visit the RT Minutes Index Page.
NEW 7 WONDERS
If you haven't voted for Stonehenge as oe of your own personal 'Top Seven' then please visit their web site & vote Now. Don't forget to tell ALL your family, friends & work mates to do it too! Click Here to Visit www.New7Wonders.com
NON-STONEHENGE NEWS
The Legendary Pink Fairies Gig at the Roundhouse on the 22nd January, 2007 has been postponed to an unspecified date. :-( Visit www.PinkFairies.co.uk for all the 'gen'.