DOREEN VALIENTE

A Day for Doreen
at London’s Conway Hall
on Sunday 13 September 2009

History passed before our eyes, came centre stage and spoke to us.
Marian Green bringing to life with her eloquence days spent with
Doreen on the Sussex Hills. Maxine Sanders sitting quite still, a
stillness which grew as she spoke until the stillness in that
spellbound hall was so tangible you could touch it. Mary Rands, on her
70th birthday, with a tiny hint of mischief and a sparkle in her eye.
Janet, playful and supple as a ballerina, speaking of great wonders
with assured conviction.

And at the end of the day there was Doreen herself – on the big
screen. Captivating.

These are the women of the witchcraft generation, the weavers of magic
who still dominate and inspire as does the Goddess with her consort
the Horned God.

The men too played their part. Ronald Hutton leading in with the
keynote address disguising erudition with beguiling fluency. Brian
Botham and John Belham-Payne carrying the day forward from step to
step. The past the present and times yet to come. Gavin. And Fred.
Steadfast.

When I think back it suddenly strikes me. There was no sense of them
and us. We all took part as is the custom of the Craft. And in the
moments of transition there were the meetings again of friends from
near and far.

Every ticket had been sold. In advance.

Next year, in the same place, on the 19th of September, there is A Day
for Gerald. Now is the time to make plans.

© francis cameron
oxford, 15 september 2009
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Jo Blair (15.09.2009 15:43)