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In the winter months, many of us go into hibernation. Nature intended it this way! It’s a season for going inwards, incubating, resting, and preparing for the next cycle around the Sun.But Spring is here now! 🌷🌱 The first crocuses and snowdrops have emerged, the days are stretching longer, and the skies shift between bright sun and unexpected showers, weaving rainbows between them. 🌈 And now, we arrive at the Spring Equinox—the moment of balance, where light and dark meet as equals before the warmth of the sun begins to take the lead. ☀️
We would love to celebrate this special moment together with you around the Fire at The Salisbury Centre! We are hosting a ceremonial gathering—both a sacred space and a joyful, accessible way to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new kindred spirits, and honor the turning of the seasons. 🔥
This is a time to ignite the inner fire, to plant seeds of intention, and to give energy to all that we wish to see grow—in our lives, in our communities, and in the world.
Let the energy of the Light come in. ✨
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WHAT TO EXPECT?
🌀 Authentic Connection Practices & Yarning Circle – Through simple yet profound exercises, we will deepen our presence with each other, exploring the wisdom of listening, storytelling, and shared reflection.
🔥 Ceremonial Fire & Intentions – We will gather around the fire in reverence, making offerings, setting intentions, and honoring the shift of the seasons.
🎶 Community Singing & Sound Weaving – No experience needed! Whether through simple chants, polyphonic melodies, or spontaneous vocal exploration, we will create sound together, tapping into the power of music as a bridge between us.
🌱 Seasonal Offerings to the Fire – Bring a small offering—herbs, flowers, a written prayer—to symbolize what you wish to nurture in this new cycle.
🌟 Extended Fireside Space (Optional) – The main gathering runs from 18:00 to 20:30, but for those who wish to linger, the fire will remain open until 21:00 for extra songs, poetry, and shared presence. 🎸
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PRACTICALITIES
💰 Price/Donations – This event is donation-based. Please see the price guide here to help you decide what donation to make. Suggested donation is £8 - £15.
If you can't afford a donation but would like to participate, please get in touch: [email protected] - we can explore another form of exchange, e.g. asking you to help with welcoming people at the door. :)
♿ Accessibility – The garden is wheelchair accessible - please let us know about any access needs beforehand.
👶 Child-Friendly? –Yes, children are welcome! However, parents are responsible for their supervision, especially during connection practices that may be more suited for adults. The gathering will have a flexible, open structure, allowing families to engage as feels right, with space around the fire to be together
📍 Location – The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, EH16 5AB
⏳ Time & Date – 18:00 - 20:30, with optional extra fireside music/sharing time until 21:00
🌦️ Dress for the Weather – This event will be outdoors; bring warm layers and anything to put on the benches to protect you from moisture/cold.
❓ Questions are welcome! - Please email Marta at [email protected] if you need more information.
💰 Refunds - We will issue automatic refunds if you cancel at least 5 days before the event via Eventbrite (minus the booking fee). After that, there will be no refunds.
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ABOUT THE SPACEHOLDERS
(Note: Both Francesco and Marta are members of staff at The Salisbury Centre. However, we are organising this in our capacity as freelance facilitators - in other words, this is NOT an event organised by The Salisbury Centre.)
🔥 FRANCESCO BENVENUTI 🔥
Francesco is a firekeeper, ceremonialist, singer, and community weaver, devoted to rekindling our ancient connection to voice, ritual, and the primal spirit of Fire. With over a decade of experience in ceremonial facilitation, Georgian polyphonic singing and community song leadership, he creates safe and welcoming spaces where people can access and explore their most authentic, embodied voice—whether through sing-along chanting, deep vibrational soundscapes, or raw, heartfelt harmony.
Having lived and worked across the World in conservation, social activism, and community building, Francesco’s journey has always been rooted in a deep reverence for nature, song, and the unseen forces that weave us together. Now back from a sabbatical in Italy, he continues to craft transformative spaces of connection, where fire, music, and shared presence guide us into deeper alignment with ourselves and the living world.
🔥 MARTA BRZOSKO 🔥
I've been facilitating Authentic Relating and connection events in Edinburgh and online since 2020. I've completed the Authentic Facilitator Training from Authentic Revolution, as well as other relational and mindfulness courses, including a post-grad diploma in Mindfulness & Compassion studies.
Day-to-day, I live, work, and volunteer at The Salisbury Centre, one of the oldest community hubs in Edinburgh. I think of it as my spiritual home that deeply nurtures me, but also a playground for learning about group dynamics and community building.
I'm also a published author with a newsletter called Connection Hub. There, I share stories, tools, and ideas around creating authentic human connection and communities. One day, I want to move out of the city and start (or join) a tribe of people committed to deep communion with Nature and each other.
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The Salisbury Centre, 2a Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom,Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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