Contributors

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The Druid Network

Website: www.druidnetwork.org

Founding organisers in 2004, and the force in organising the event ever since, The Druid Network will have a stand at the event. Their aim of raising money for charity, supporting the Eisteddfod and giving to the local community, is the key momentum that drives the Lammas Games. The Druid Network are also organiser of the Lammas celebratory ritual on the day.

The Druid Network is a charitable organisation staffed by volunteers. Enquiries should be sent to: lammasgames@druidnetwork.org.

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Ice and Fire - Stav

Website: www.iceandfire.org.uk

Providing security and organisation for the event since 2005, Ice and Fire also present Stav demonstrations (Nordic martial arts) throughout the day, along with rune reading, Stav therapy and Thor's hammer throwing.

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Paul Newman

Website: www.iampaulnewman.co.uk

Paul was the first winner of the Lammas Games Eisteddfod in 2004 and will be MC-ing the contest in 2007. An experienced singer and guitarist, Paul has a repertoire of over 250 songs and has been working as an entertainer since 1989.

Gary Breinholt

Website: www.mythagic.btinternet.co.uk

Gary is a harper and storyteller, specialising in ancient Irish harp tunes and Celtic / Old English folk tales, myths and legends. His tales resonate with magic, mystery and myth. Gary will be providing a storytelling workshop in the afternoon.

Kangaroo Moon

Website: www.kangaroomoon.com

Kangaroo Moon have their roots in the music people play and the music people dance with. They've played and danced their way through more than a few permutations of global sound. Well travelled, extensively touring in Australia and Europe, the band has played Glastonbury and Womad several times, as well as Phoenix, Guildford, Mistelbach (Austria), Sfinks (Belgium), Oerol (Netherlands), Maleny and the National Folk (Australia). Apart from playing live and recording, Kangaroo Moon also spread their music through a workshop that can be adapted to suit children, adults or a combination of both, introducing people to the inspiring effects of rhythm, movement and melody.

The Tea Monkeys

Website: www.myspace.com/theteamonkeys

The Tea Monkeys describe their unique mash up of funk, reggae and rock as 'monkeybeat'.

Driftwood

Website: www.driftwoodtheband.co.uk

Driftwood are a group of classically trained musicians with a long standing interest in folk and popular music, amongst others. They have played for numerous Ceilidhs, events and weddings.

Hants and Berks Ferret Club

Website: www.hbferretclub.co.uk

Providers of the afternoon's ferret racing activities. A group of ferret enthusiasts based in the North Hampshire/Berkshire area. The club's main aim is to promote the welfare of working, domestic and rescued ferrets.

The Pedal Powered Generator Team

Website: www.pedalpa.org.uk

Run by Simon, joint creator of this wonderful environmentally-sound source of energy, with his PA system. As featured on Blue Peter.

Braziers Park

Braziers Park is an intentional community and adult college in South Oxfordshire. Read more about Braziers Park.

Deborah Holman

Website: www.deborah-holman.co.uk

The Lammas Games images were created and donated by Deborah. They are reproduced here with her kind permission.

Tony Gawain Eaglehart

Many of the photos on this site are reproduced here by kind permission of Tony.