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SUMMARY:St Bride's/ Imbolc Pilgrimage
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DESCRIPTION:We are holding a pilgrimage to celebrate light and life\, and 
 new beginnings\, on Sunday 1st February which is St Bride's Day and also '
 Imbolc'.  Imbolc marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and S
 pring Equinox\, signaling the first signs of spring like lengthening days\
 , new growth\, and lambing season\, honoring the goddess Brigid with fire\
 , purification\, and themes of rebirth\, fertility\, and new beginnings.  
 The pilgrimage will go from Littlebredy to Othona through the scenic Bride
  Valley.  Meet at Othona at 10.15 where you can park your car.  You'll the
 n be transported to St Michael and All Angels\, Littlebredy for the start 
 of the walk at 12.  Transport on the minibus to Littlebredy from Othona is
  the only cost\, estimated between £10 and £20 depending on the number o
 f pilgrims.  The pilgrimage route is approximately 10km and will follow pa
 ths and tracks\, which may be muddy at this time of year.  There are short
  road sections too.  Dogs on leads are welcome.  There will also be opport
 unities to do part of the walk if you would prefer - please get in touch f
 or approximate times for these join up points.  The walk returns to Othona
  before sunset\, where hot drinks and a chance to warm up are offered.  
 ’. If you would like to book a place on the pilgrimage walk or for any f
 urther information\, please email BVchurchesTA@outlook.com\, with subject 
 'St Bride's Pilgrimage 2026' by Jan 26th.  You can also email pilgrimage l
 eader Ed Hubbard: edmund@hubbardartconsultancy.com\n\n  After the walk\, p
 ilgrims are invited to join a special event at Othona: \nSt Bride’s Day\
 , Imbolc and Candlemas at Othona\n 5.30 – 7.30p.m.\nThe Othona Community
  invites you to join in a celebration of these three festivals. Enjoy an h
 our of music\, readings\, prayer and blessing in our chapel full of candle
 light (Candlemas is 2nd February).\nThen stay for a simple shared supper o
 f tasty homemade soup\, bread\, fruit etc. You’ll be connecting with res
 ident and visiting Othona Community members and with walkers who have made
  the Pilgrimage of Peace that day from Little Bredy to Othona.\n\nThere is
  no charge – donations will be welcome.  Spaces in the chapel are limite
 d to 60 on this occasion\, so please let us know if you’d like to come b
 y emailing Tony: warden@othonawestdorset.org.uk
LOCATION:Othona
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9280/service-and-events/events/1
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