Beltane 2022 in Glastonbury
My photos videos of the Beltane procession and maypole dancing in Glastonbury Town in 2022.
Normal for Glastonbury Six Years On
It’s ironic that Normal For Glastonbury came about only because I’d decided to leave Glastonbury, quite possibly for good. This, my 150th published post, marks the sixth birthday of Normal For Glastonbury.
The Adventures of Miss Smith
I met up with Glastonbury artist Diana Milstein, to talk about her art, her forthcoming exhibition and her new book, ‘The Almost Complete Works of Miss Smith’.
Glastonbury Tor Trademarked
You’ll soon have to pay to photograph the Iconic Somerset landmark. You can find out how locals have reacted to the news here.
Nearly Normal in Glastonbury
What makes Glastonbury so special. Is it the people or the place? The community or the geography? The mythology or the history? The Abbey or the Tor? The Town or the countryside? The ‘born and bred’ locals or incomers?
Bride’s Mound in Glastonbury
The history and significance of this important 5th century religious site. Includes an interview with Dr Serena Roney-Dougal and an invitation to join the Friend’s of Bride’s Mound for their yearly Imbolc walk.
Glastonbury Christmas Windows 2021
Glastonbury shops never disappoint when it comes to decorating their windows for the Winter Solstice. I went out on a couple of evenings last week to capture them for you. It was cold and raining, but no great hardship as I get such pleasure from seeing the ingenuity and design skills that are put into … Read more
Glastonbury Frost Fayre 2021
Glastonbury’s 2021 Frost Fayre went ahead despite gale force winds that toppled the town’s Christmas Tree, thanks to community spirit.
Yule Gifts from Glastonbury
This year I’m not only encouraging you to shop in Glastonbury for your Winter Solstice or Christmas gifts, but also to choose items that have been designed and created locally. Here’s a small selection of suggestions that I hope will enthuse you to come for a shopping trip, or check out some of our online shops if you can’t make it to the town.
Glastonbury Tor Festival Memories 8.8.88
I thought it might be fun to share the story of my first time visiting Glastonbury Tor and Town with you all, for a free festival on 8.8.88.
Red Brick Building Community Garden
I recently revisited the Red Brick Building Community Garden on the edge of Glastonbury. I found it blooming, in more ways than one.
