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Pagan Network is a networking organisation set up to promote the acceptance and tolerance of Paganism as a faith system within the UK, and to provide a safe and informative social network both on- and off-line for Pagans in the UK. Formerly known as Wicca UK, this is a large and dynamic organisation, run by an elected committee of 3-4 people. Their on-line discussion forums now have over 5,000 members of which nearly 2,000 are active. There are over 14,000 threads with a total of 145,00 (approx.) posts! Memberships fees range from £20 (£15 for Students. Various other options like Joint/Family are available).
As part of their social networking aim, the Pagan Network runs social moots on a regular basis across the country, as well as occasional national events including Sabbat Parties, conventions and open rituals. All our events are open to Pagans of all ages (except those held in licensed premises), experience levels and paths, and we do our best to ensure newcomers feel welcome and comfortable. In promoting acceptance and toleration of Paganism, they issue regular press statements on stories and articles relating to Wicca and Paganism in the UK press, work with many media outlets to ensure their articles are accurate as far as possible, and challenge negative stereotypes. They publish a range of booklets on Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism, which are available to schools, employers and other groups who may be unfamiliar with Wicca and Wiccan beliefs. For more details, visit the Pagan Network website: www.pagan-network.org.
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The Children of Artemis (CoA) is a Witchcraft & Wicca group began over 10 years ago by Dave & Kate, now a thriving private Organisation catering for much of the specific needs of Wiccans & Witches- based in Croydon, South London. Their gatherings & events taking place through out United Kingdon and parts of Europe. They produce `Witchfest’ - annual festivals. They have an equally growing on-line group.
Witchfest is reportedly the largest witchcraft festival in the world, with last year’s annual festival in Croydon, South London, attracting over 2000 people. Their next annual Witchfest International is taking place on 5th Novermber 2005, in Croydon. The CoA also produce annual Witchfest festivals in England, Wales & Scotland
The CoA have an extensive web community where they provide the following features :
Witch Shop (Clothing, ritual tools, CD’s & DVDs, books).
Free on-line members area (Bulletin boards, chat rooms).
Spell of the Day & vast amounts of links.
Hosted pages for Witchcraft/Wicca authors (currently 6, featuring Maxine Sanders, Vivianne & Chris Crowley etc).
provide a `Cool new free e-mail’ under the @wytchcraft.net domain.
Other services/features:
CoA Open Rituals –held in Failfield Hotel, Croydon.
Wicca Introduced- Official Course by CoA
Local gatherings- Greenwich, Central London, Croydon, Herts, Fife, Rochester, Brighton, Sheffield, Bedford-Northants, Glasgow. (Phone 0870 4427290 for more info or to set up your own CoA gathering in your area).
Wicca & Witchcraft Magazine- bi-annual. at £3.25.
Objectives of CoA:
To promote an ethical approach to wicca, in accordance with the wiccan rede, “An it harm none, do what you will”.
To present a truthful and accurate view of Wicca/Witchcraft to the outside world.
To provide a safe method for newcomers to meet genuine and ethical Wiccan/Witchcraft covens.
To promote understanding of the beliefs of Wicca & Witchcraft: (This includes: attempt to live by Wiccan Rede, take personal responsibility for our actions, respect and live in harmony with nature, view divinity as both male & female, view magic as an intrinsic part of this world, never seek to convert others, practise tolerance to others beliefs).
.Contact CoA by web : www.witchcraft.org or by post: Children of Artemis, BM Artemis, London, WC1N 3XX. [-info gathered from CoA website-Oct’05]. .
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