Rev Alison Trower holding ceremony with songs, chants and prayer, at the Wimbledon Common Well.
...........................
It was a blessed synchronicity that this recording fell on Imbolc! The information in the podcast came from bits and pieces gleaned, was shared in good faith and may require further research. There is some information about the well online and further reading about Imbolc and Brigid can be found below. These podcasts focus on connecting with one another with the living natural world. Please share what you know of nature celebrations in the world for future themes. 

Glennie Kindred in 'Sacred Earth Celebrations' writes, "In Celtic tradition, the Triple Goddess has become her virgin self, known as Bride, Brigid, Brigit, the Maiden, Keeper of the Sacred Fire. Her attributes are intuition, inspiration, divination, the spark of life. Her life-giving waters are the sacred springs and holy wells of our land, and were honoured at this time. She is the preserver of tradition through poetry and song.

Subsequently I listened to a great session by Anthony Murphy on Imbolc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJ1tK1tN58

He read some fascinating research from Mary Condren whose academic paper may be of interest: 

https://www.academia.edu/4873727/ESTWR_Brigit_Matron_of_Poetry_Healing_Smithwork_and_Mercy_April_2011

OneLight Gathering - Alison at Wimbledon Commons Well #1

Writer. Hometown Sydney. Currently lives in London, UK.

Anna West