around the fire
wise woman rising
Thursday 23rd April 2026
8pm to 9.15pm (Open from 7.50pm)
Free neuro-friendly gathering - online through Zoom
Open to Ali and Edwina's women friends and connections 18+ (trans-inclusive)
Please book through Eventbrite
Any questions, message Ali through Facebook or use the contact form
About the gathering
Around the Fire has been inspired by the idea of coming together around the fire in community. As part of it, Ali is developing a co-creative practice she's calling 'Co-Flow' - going into the Imaginal and playing with layers of reality together.
This is a special coming together, marking the birth of Edwina's book - Wise Women Rising.
What will happen:
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Opening the gathering*
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Chat with Edwina and Q&A
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Co-Flow - Into The Wild Wood
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Reflections and co-created Wild Woman Rising poem
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Farewell to the fire
As we'll be talking about the book, there will very likely be spoilers.
Get your copy to read - £13 + £3.90 postage.
Order 'Wise Woman Rising'
Wise Woman Rising artwork by Colette Healey.
What you may like to have with you:
*Something to light as part of opening the circle - a candle, lamp, fairy lights etc. - that can remain lit throughout the gathering until the end
A brew, blankets, cushions
Pen and paper to note down questions
How it is neuro-friendly
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You contribute just by coming. There is no demand to do anything. It's all just invitation.
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Keep your camera off or turn it off whenever you like.
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No need to sit still staring at the screen. You can look away, fidget, stim - whatever helps you regulate and feel comfortable.
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Use the Chat to communicate if you prefer.
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No hierarchy - we're all important, we all matter. These circles are about coming together to co-create. Each time will be a unique collaborative event.
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You are welcome to get in touch before or after a circle to share any needs you might have.
IMPORTANT: By the nature of this work, some powerful stuff may come up at times. While Ali is trained/experienced in offering emotional support and holding space, everyone is responsible for themselves during the gatherings and taking care of their own wellbeing.
Come, sisters, gather in circle.
Bring a seat of your choosing
– rocking chair, rug, stool;
a throne, if you’re so inclined.
We are all queens, sovereign to ourselves.
Show up as you like; nothing is fixed.
We’re curators of this liminal space.
Sit, sisters,
around this communal fire we’ve made.
Settle yourselves.
We’ll begin.