Community Fire Ceremony

Course dates Sep 13th 2025, 6-7.30pm Spring Rise Community Gardens, Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX

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Suggested donation: £10 adult, children free

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Upcoming dates:

After this date, the fires will move to the FIRST Saturday of the Month from 6 – 7.30pm.

  • Oct 4
  • Nov 1
  • Dec 6

About the event

Join us around the fire at Spring Rise, for story and song to nourish the heart.

The Children’s Fire represents an ancient pledge: to consider the children of all species, seven generations ahead, in our decisions and actions.

We will share song, story and wishes for the children now and yet to come – in support of our vision of a healthy, bright world. If you aren’t able to join in person, feel free to light a candle & join us from your home.

Who is this day suitable for?

  • This event is suitable for adults and accompanied children. No experience necessary.

The event will cover

  • Fireside ceremony & celebration to make wishes for future generations
  • Song and story
  • An opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
  • Connecting with local community

Booking

No need to pre-book, turn up on the day and tell all your friends!

About the facilitator

Jen Beaufoy Jen is a nature mentor working for children and adults, has worked as a permaculture designer and teacher, and is also a home educating mum. Jen is passionate about caring for Earth and for people and feels it is a great privilege to facilitate people’s connection to nature and witness what it brings forth.

Testimonials

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“I love everything about Children’s Forest's courses. These immersive nature days are filled with so much enchantment and joy that leave me feeling deeply connected to the more than human world and to my true self as an inseparable part of nature. I particularly adore singing tree songs together, which feels like a beautiful way of reciprocating the many gifts the trees offer us. I've shared with my children and they are now Children's Forests biggest fans!"

Rachel P
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Upcoming courses

September 20th 2026, 10-1.30pm

Autumn Equinox Community Celebration

Adults: suggested donation £10-£20, Children: FREE

Celebrate the bounty of the years harvest together at Spring Rise. We will celebrate the gifts of the land through song, story crafts and simple ceremony to honour this special time of year and the generosity of the land.

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September 24th 2026, 10am-12pm

Parent & Toddler Group

Adults: £5 suggested donation pp, Children FREE

Journey with us and the trees as we gather around the fire, forage from the trees, sing songs and share stories, crafts and connection.

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Sept 26th 2024, 4-6pm GMT

WEBINAR; Introduction to growing Forests from Seed

£7-£15 sliding scale

Join us online as we introduce our Forest From Seed programme. Learn the practicals of seed gathering, germinating, planting and tending trees & how to develop knowledge and care for the trees through story, song and craft to create a meaningful relationship that deepens connection and more.

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