Dancing in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors.
Philip is a Sufi mystic and master of spiritual dance. Hear the unusual story of how sacred sites in Dorset began calling out to him to be danced upon. Responding to the call he began leading Dancing Pilgrimages across Dorset during the following 12 years. In his presentation Philip will also give you a flavour of the actual experience through video and audio clips; as well as music, chant and meditative concentration.
Crop Circles (Layers of Mystery)
Dan Vidler is a school teacher, ardent crop circle enthusiast, photographer and webmaster of www.ukcropcircles.co.uk which documents the interiors and ground details of the crop circles. Dan will be looking at some of the interesting features to be found in the circles, and will include some of those circles that have appeared in Dorset this year.
https://www.ukcropcircles.co.uk
The Mysterious World of Trees and Plants
Steve will examine the way that our flora communicate with each other, and even communicate with the fauna
The Enigmatic Ancient Maya
Have you ever wondered about the fascinating and enigmatic civilisation of the Ancient Maya of Mexico and Guatemala? Why and how did they develop such a brilliant and original civilisation in the jungles of Central America, and why did it apparently disappear?Neil will take you from their early development to their glorious apogee around 700-800 AD. Join him in a tour of their wondrous cities, and mysterious culture which has been made so much more accessible by the deciphering of their strange hieroglyphic writing. And then lament their tragic downfall, so soon after such an effervescence, but again relish their subsequent glorious but short-lived resurgence.
AGM and Short Talks Night (NB - Not the First Thursday but the Second)
Members will be presenting a variety of short talks. This evening is open to all, and proved a great success in previous years. If you wish to provide a 20 minute talk, please contact Steve. Details will be added as the slots are filled. Full Technical help will be given.
Two speakers booked so far - will announce nearer the time