About this Event
Samhain Celebration & Apple Pressing Event
Join us for a special Samhain celebration at the centre, where we'll honor the ancient traditions of the season and the turning of the year. Samhain, the Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, is a time for reflection, transformation, and connecting with nature’s cycles.
Drop-In Apple Pressing | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Throughout the day, you're invited to bring your own apples and bottles and take part in our traditional apple pressing. A wonderful hands-on activity for all ages, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the harvest season by pressing your apples into fresh juice to take home. Whether you're new to apple pressing or a seasoned pro, our team will guide you through the process in this drop-in session, available between 11 AM and 4 PM.
Hot apple cider (non-alcoholic) will be provided.
Samhain Fire & Intention Setting | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
As the sun sets, gather around the Samhain fire from 4 PM to 5 PM to mark the threshold between the light and dark halves of the year. In the warmth of the fire, we will share stories, reflect on the past year, and set intentions for the months ahead. This is a time to release what no longer serves us and welcome the new. You are welcome to bring personal tokens or thoughts to offer to the flames as part of this symbolic cleansing and renewal ritual.
Come celebrate the spirit of Samhain with us—a day filled with connection, reflection, and seasonal joy. We look forward to seeing you!
Tickets
While this is a drop in session, if you plan to come at any point in the day, please buy a ticket as there is limited capacity. Suggested donation: £5-10
Participation in our community-led events is often on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so. However, any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed – it is fine to donate less (or nothing at all). Donating is one way to show your appreciation for the value of the Salisbury Centre. Please consider ‘paying it forward’ by donating a bit extra if you can afford, helping to keep it possible for everyone to take part, regardless of their circumstances.
To donate:
Donate on eventbrite
Bring cash on the evening, or
Donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (using “Samhain” as REFERENCE).
pay with card at the front door, please add a reference (eg. Samhain) using the pen icon top right on the pay-point screen
IMPORTANT
- Wear clothes suitable for the weather, this is an outdoor event.
- Bring apples and a jar or bottle if you want to take the juice home.
- Please let the organizer know if you DO NOT want to be in photos.
- Bring a pen and paper for one of the reflective activities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
