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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

14:00 
Reading commences on Little Solsbury Hill by the Merestone
Procession gathers in the Walled Garden, Batheaston
14:30
Procession sets off 
Kite-making & Stitch-marking workshops open
1st tea ritual - 5 participants [first come, first served]
15:30
Procession makes its way onto the ridge, towards the stone in silence
2nd tea ritual - 5 participants [first come, first served]
16:00
Grief singing circle
16:30 
3rd tea ritual - 5 participants [first come, first served]
17:00
Poetry circle
17:30 
4th tea ritual - 5 participants [first come, first served]
18:00  
packing up of workshops
18.30
completion of reading
2 minute silence
'Music & Words' - an hour of acoustic sets & spoken word
19.41 Sunset
departure in silence

USEFUL INFO:

* PLEASE ENSURE ALL MOBILE PHONES ARE ON AIRPLANE/SWITCHED JUST BEFORE 15:00 so that the nationwide Emergency Alarm test doesn't disrupt the solemnity of the procession & vigil *

PARKING:
please share lifts wherever possible - if you have space(s) in your car, let us know and we can put you together with those who need a ride.
Disclaimer: car parking info has been gleaned from the internet - please verify to avoid disappointment.

NO PARKING ON SOLSBURY LANE

* Public car park next to the Secret Garden, BA1 7NB - 32 spaces |Sundays Free parking
  
* Some on-street parking along the High Street/Northend

* Bathampton Mill car park, BA2 6TS - 87 spaces | £10/24hrs; £3/2hrs
NB the car park is South of the toll gate, so bear that in mind when chosing which direction to come from.
From here you can either head straight up to Little Solsbury Hill, meet the procession at the Jubilee Oak  or walk through the meadows to meet in the  Secret Garden

to Little Solsbury Hill

to Jubilee Oak

to Secret Garden

BUS:
 routes 3 & D1x   https://www.firstbus.co.uk

WALKING UP FROM BATHEASTON: 
If you are unable to walk up and need a lift to the gate, please get in touch, as there will be a shuttle service available for this purpose.
PROCESSION:
 The procession will depart at 14:30 from the Walled Garden BA1 7NB, so we will gather at 14:00 to ensure prompt departure.

For those already on the hill, it will still be possible to experience the procession, by walking down to meet it along the way or joining as it reaches the ridge & walks in silence to the Merestone.

READING:
 We are operating a 'walk-up' system for those who would like to read from the list of names.  We aim to ensure that all those, who wish to read are given the opportunity to do so.

LAVATORIAL FACILITIES:
Be prepared for a wild wee.
There will be limited facilities: a camping loo & modesty tent at the entrance to the cattle grid, but please consider those who will be emptying it and only use if absolutely necessary.
There will be occasional shuttle trips up & down - but only for absolute necessities.

PICNIC:
 You are invited to bring a picnic + a rug.  We are obviously going with the adage of 'LEAVE NO TRACE' and would encourage everyone to avoid single use plastic.

WEATHER:
Please check the weather on the day and make sure to bring suitable layers for early evening, when the temperature will drop.  We are keeping an eye on the forecast - if it looks like torrential rain, we will have to postpone until the following weekend.  So please manifest good weather!

ACCESS:
 It is possible to reach the gate at foot of the ridge, by car, to be dropped off  (there is no parking).  Although the walk from the gate is short and straightforward, please keep in mind that there is a steep element to it, for those with mobility issues.  Let us know, if you would require any assistance reaching the summit.

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