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Red Tent Gwynedd (North Wales)

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Red Tent Gwynedd (North Wales)
Location: United Kingdom, Wales
Name of your Red Tent: Red Tent Gwynedd (North Wales)
Where in your country are you: Gwynedd, North Wales
Where do your Red Tents meet: At various women’s homes in the area around Caernarfon, Gwynedd
When do you meet: Usually on the Saturday closest to the New Moon, between 2pm-6pm.
What do you do in your Red Tents:

A little typical overview of our Red Tent is to gather and greet with a cup of tea (of course!) and enter the Red Tent Room or walk to the circle of trees in the garden. There we take our place in the circle, sitting on cushions or chairs and with blankets or shawls for relaxation.

Meetings may start with a short period of silence or peaceful music with one of us playing the Hapi Drum, then we join hands for the lighting of the candle, closing our eyes as we do so that each woman can become calm and present ready for the meeting to begin.

Then everyone introduces themselves and shares what they are currently feeling with the rest of group and how their month has gone. Sometimes we talk about the month in context of our menstrual cycles (if we are still menstruating) or the lunar cycles which often gives a richness and added depth to the sharing.

During this sharing the women say what they feel and if there is anything they need from the circle. It might be for the rest of the circle just to listen to her, witness her; it might be a discussion, some kind of support on her life journey, gentle motivation, setting an empowering intention, or simply a back-rub! We hope to give every woman some time to express her own needs; a gift that women rarely bestow upon themselves with the hustle and bustle of daily life.

After the sharing the women take turns, if and when it feels right, to contribute something to the circle – whether that be a song, a poem, a piece of art, an inspiring quote, reciting a dream or story, an insight into their last menstrual cycle. Occasionally one of the women may want to lead an activity, such as craft or an alternative therapy, or a talk. For more recent red tents we have set a loose topic for discussion – recent ones have been about busting menstruation taboos and myths, how we can help our young women through the transition to menarche, and a talk on alternatives to disposable menstrual hygiene products (with a cloth pad demo).

Then we have a shared vegan dinner while sitting in the tent, made up of all the contributions from members of the circle! The food is always incredible, we have some excellent cooks among us who also grow their own vegetables so the food is often local fresh and vibrant – Yum!

Once the meeting is coming to a close, the Red Tent ends with a short closing where sisters join hands and blow out the candle, and send out their love into the world.

Do you ask participants to bring anything, wear red or make a donation?: Donations are welcome to cover our costs, and to bring some food to contribute for the shared meal (vegan if possible). Wear red if you can, or pink, but mainly come as you are – it will be wonderful to meet you! At this time the red tent is for adults only, though in the future it is hoped that girls who have reached their menarche (started menstruating) can come with their mothers.
What are your contact details:

Please could new people request to become members of the Facebook group Red Tent Gwynedd at
www.facebook.com/redtentgwynedd/

What does a Red Tent mean to you?

To me Red Tents mean connecting, supporting, inspiring and coming together as one with fellow women from all walks of life. It’s a gathering of true souls leaving the stresses of life, judgments and problems of everyday life. It is about guiding, accepting and caring for all women and holding a sacred space of love for us to gather each month.
I love the energies, laughter, tears and joy that happen each month through women simply being themselves.

— Nicola

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