Cwmni Gwerin Pontypwl
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Fun, Frolics and probably gin – The Dark Gathering 2025 Part Two
You may have wondered what the Welsh with their Mari Lwyds had been up to during the afternoon, with the answer being, creating mischief as usual in their persistent search for cake and ale. First of all they tried bartering… Continue reading
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Night is drawing nigh – Dark Gathering 2024 Part Two
As I stood with Laetitia by the gate waiting with our lanterns, I noticed the beauty of the changing colours of advancing twilight that was falling upon Tintagel, and recalled a much repeated verse from my childhood: Now the day… Continue reading
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The Dark Gathering 10th Anniversary 2024
This year was always going to be special, but come the early months into 2024 we weren’t totally sure how things were going to pan out. There was definitely a ‘topsy-turvy’ element to things to begin with. Some ideas worked,… Continue reading
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Outstanding Line Up for the Anniversary Celebration
Since we are fast approaching another ticket release in a few hours time, I thought it would be a good idea to share a little more detail on the exciting performers we have in place to entertain you on the… Continue reading
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Mari Lwyds, Mayhem and Moonshine – Dark Gathering 2023 – Part Two
This year we were determined to have a Parade since our last year in Boscastle we were unable to have one. In the past we had a parade in order to escort the Mari Lwyds to the Gathering, this… Continue reading
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Full Circle – Dark Gathering 2023 (Part One)
There were portents and signs to confirm that this year’s Dark Gathering was given the seal of approval by the gods, but first let me take you back nine years ago to a dark and stormy night in Tintagel 2014…… Continue reading
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Boekka presents the Dark Gathering 2022 – Into the Unknown
If there’s one thing in life that can be guaranteed, it is ‘that all things will change’. Even before the pandemic hit our shores in 2020 there was change in the air for the Dark Gathering. I had been informed… Continue reading
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Dark Gathering 2019 – Part Two
So to the second half of the Dark Gathering – the arrival of the Mari Lwyds and the Honouring of the Ancestors. Following a quick and much needed mulled cider it was time to line-up the drummers ready to send… Continue reading
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Dark Gathering 2019 – Part One
There is an ancient Chinese curse which goes: “May you live in interesting times.” There have been times this past year when I have wondered whether I had unknowingly offended someone of oriental persuasion when it came to the Dark… Continue reading
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Dark Gathering 2018 – Part Three
This year saw a brief, unexpected and not-to-be-repeated Boscastle Derby which involved the Mari Lwyds in a race down to the harbour! Continue reading
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Dark Gathering 2018 – Part Two
Over the years the Dark Gathering has gathered momentum and has been supported in its endeavours by generous donations from both the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic and Boscastle Chamber of Commerce. We feel it is time for us to… Continue reading
