Our neighbouring dowsing group Ridings Dowsers
presents
TIM WALTER - HOUSE HEALER AND DOWSER
Sunday, February 22, 2026
11:00-15:00
Aldborough Village Hall, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ER
Improve your dowsing in a Conscious Cosmos
Please see further information on Tim's Talk
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Making Pendulums
Saturday 7th February 2026
Kettle on at 10am
10.30am start
Shap Village Hall
Deborah Hewertson-Tisdall
Have you ever wondered whether you chose your Pendulum or if your Pendulum choses you?
How would you like to make it more personal by making your own pendulum using your dowsing skills?
Come along on Saturday 7th February at 10.30am to Shap Memorial Hall when Deborah Hewertson-Tisdall (Dancing Peacock) will be joining us to hold a Pendulum Workshop for the morning. Crystals and other materials will be available. Use your dowsing skills to find the best materials for your pendulum and then learn how to make it.
As this is an expensive time of the year with WD annual subscriptions being due, the Committee has decided that the cost of making one Pendulum, and the materials used, will be met by Westmorland Dowsers (you can bring your own crystal, however this would require a means to be attached to a chain or loop). You may want to make more than one in which case you will have to pay a few pounds for the extra materials.
Come and join us and see what your dowsing and creative skills can lead to.
The Kettle will be on from 10 am so we can be ready for a 10.30am start.
After lunch Louise will be telling us about the dowsing that WD members did at the Brantwood Estate near Coniston, in 2015. This is in preparation for a return visit there later in the year.
In the afternoon we will hear a talk from Louise Moss about the Gardens at Brantwood, (the home of John Ruskin) which were created by ideas originated by Rudolf Steiner in 1924 based on the principals of Biodynamics, Lunar cycles and an organic approach. Louise has firsthand experience having volunteered there in the past. A return visit for Westmorland Dowsers is being planned later in the year.
Also there will be an update on the bulb experiment currently underway with some of our members (see latest WD email)
Westmorland Dowsers
Our next meeting is 10th January 2026
via Zoom
our speaker is Debbie Loring
“Developing your Intuition”
N.B. To take part in the group exercise,
please have a photo available on your phone
of someone that you know or have known very well,
(they could be alive or have passed away),
i.e. Grandparents, great-grandparents, parents, etc.
10:30am start
meeting open at 10:15
A Zoom link will be sent to members
in the week before the meeting
Saturday November 29th 2025
Kettle on at 10am
10:30am
Shap Village Hall
WD Book Club in the morning
and a bumper ineractive Quiz in the afternoon
Meeting Invite from our Chair, Janet Cox
I would like to invite you to attend our next meeting on Saturday, November 29th.
This meeting is the culmination of the WD Book Club reading The Power of Eight by Lynne McTaggart, which inspired us to form a separate group dedicated to using Intention for change and wellbeing.
We have adopted a simple format for this which provides focus, space and scope for everyone to practice in
their own personal way while also forging meaningful connections.
We recognize that some of our members do not wish to join a book club, but have valuable expertise in
dowsing and sending healing intention that would be of great benefit to this new Intention Group.
We specifically want to open this group to members who use a variety of healing methods so we can all share
and learn from one another. We don't want your knowledge to be absent for the next stage of WD development!
The morning will be an informal demonstration of how the Book Club is run; sharing our experiences and
announcing our next title. We believe the conclusions those of us who read The Power of Eight have arrived at together will surprise you!
In the afternoon, we will embark on a dowsing journey with a bumper interactive quiz compiled by the committee. We hope this will be an opportunity for everyone to elaborate and ask questions about their own areas of interest.
We look forward to welcoming you and benefiting from your skills and input at Shap Memorial Hall.
Janet
https://gatekeeper.org.uk/events/sacred-space-online-conference/
see above link for how to join
Gatekeeper Trust
Gatekeeper Trust are very pleased to announce our 5th online conference on the theme of Sacred Space. We have invited six speakers to share their thoughts on the meaning of “Sacred Space” – a much-used term invariably meaning different things to different people.
The six talks and discussions cover what the term means to them and how they seek out, create, nurture and experience sacred space- this includes built structures, man-made landscapes, natural landscapes and water.
Speakers:
Tom Bree, Caroline Hoare, Peter Dawkins, Claire Heron, Sarah Dawkins and Richard Creightmore.
Tom Bree - "As Above so Below"
Tom is an internationally renowned Geometer who has been practising and teaching sacred geometry for over 25 years. In this talk he reflects on how heavenly geometry is reflected in the design of cathedrals and other buildings. He uses the Lady Chapel at Wells Cathedral to illustrate the heavenly geometry of the Morning Star/planet Venus which are embedded in the design of the cathedral. The Moon is also present in the cathedral's design.
Peter Dawkins - A Discussion
A recorded discussion with Peter Dawkins around human intervention in the landscape and the creation of space which is loved and which, by extension, becomes sacred. We will look at ancient intervention by the creation of stone circles and mounds through to the current era, using examples which Peter has engaged with over the years. These include Jupiter Artland, Dream at Sutton Manor and latterly Tout Quarry on Portland. This has been part of Gatekeeper’s collaboration with the Portland Quarry and Sculpture Trust. https://www.peterdawkins.com/profile/
Caroline Hoare
"Bosley Cloud - Sacred Energy Centre of Britain"
Caroline Hoare is well known to Gatekeeper Trust members, having spoken at conferences over a number of years alongside Gary Biltcliffe. Bosley Cloud is a very special hill in North Staffordshire which features in their book The Spine of Albion and which has drawn them to the area on many occasions. Latest research serves to demonstrate the importance of this site as a sacred energy centre. https://belinusline.com/aboutus.php
Sarah Dawkins - "Sacred Iona"
Sarah Dawkins is a founding member of Gatekeeper Trust and with Peter has been in Iona many times over the last 40 years, leading pilgrimages and retreats and as private visitors. Sarah will share her experiences over the years that show Iona as a truly sacred space.
https://www.zoence.co.uk/sarah-dawkins/
Claire Heron - "Water: The Sacred Gift"
Claire has a lifelong connection with water since early childhood when she was brought up on a farm fed by spring water. She now lives close to two springs at the watershed between the rivers Lune and Eden which encircle the Lake District. She invites us to consider the way we relate to water as it journeys through our own body and into the wider external environment. She will be looking along the way at sacred wells and springs as a source to be honoured and cherished.
Richard Creightmore
"Honouring the Earth Energies of Sacred Space"
Richard has been a professional geomancer since 1986 and is a leading author and teacher of Earth Acupuncture for resolving geopathic stress. He has helped to situate and build sacred spaces such as stone circles and labyrinths and he also secures and enhances the earth energies of those and other spaces where he works as a consultant geomancer.
https://landandspirit.net/about-us/richard-creightmore/
The Gatekeeper Trust is devoted to personal and planetary healing through pilgrimage.
Westmorland Dowsers
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 1st November
10.30am
Shap Village Hall
please bring a shared lunch
All Welcome
Dowsing at Shapbeck stone circle
Saturday 4th October
10.30am
Meet at Shap Village Hall
Leader - Anne Guest Mason
A repeat visit to an interesting stone circle that we visited last year.
There is much more to explore, especially links with other sites in the Shap area.
We also feel that the circle is in need of some T.L.C. - both physical and spiritual.
Saturday 6th September 2025
Communicating with Animals
Speaker - Rachel Stephens
Rachel has been a holistic practitioner for around 10 years. She started her work doing Usui Reiki and is now a Reiki Master and also an Angelic Reiki practitioner. Rachel also works with animals, including animal reiki, and has been an animal communicator for 9 years. She has followed her intuition regarding what modalities to learn and offer to her clients. Rachel works with people and animals locally in West Cumbria and all over the world.
Bring along photos of any pets or other animals with which you wish to work
Meet at Shap Village Hall from 10am for refreshments
Start at 10.30am
Saturday August 2nd 2025
⚔️🛡️ King Arthur's Round Table 🛡️⚔️
and Mayburgh Henge
Leader - Anne
A repeat visit timed to take place before archaeologists return in September
Meet at the car park near Mayburgh Henge (G.R. NY 520 283) at 10.30am.
Toilets and refreshments are available at Brougham Hall 3/4 mile away
Dowsing White Hag stone circle and nearby sites
Saturday 5th July
10.30am
Meet at Shap Village Hall
Leader Anne Guest Mason
♾️ There is a Power of Eight meeting ♾️
for those who prefer to stay at Shap
Saturday 7 June 2025
10.30am
Meet at Shap Village Hall car park
for car sharing
Dowsing at Shap Wells and St. Helen's Well Newbiggin on Lune
with
Claire Heron and Anne Guest Mason
We will car share to Shap Wells to dowse the sulphurous healing waters. After lunch at the Orton Scar Cafe in Orton we will travel to Newbiggin on Lune (between Tebay and Kirkby Steven) to dowse St. Helen's Well which is claimed to be the source of the river Lune.
Saturday 10th May 2025
Not the first Saturday of the month!
10.30am
Meet at Shap Village Hall car park
for car sharing
Dowsing at Shap Thorn and Anne's Well
with
Anne Guest Mason
Shap Thorn is a burial mound surrounded by a ring of stones and ditch. It is a prominent landmark on top of a hill to the south of Shap. It is a 20 - 30 minute walk along a grassy path from B6261 road to M6 Junction 39.
Anne's well is an ancient holy well that requires 10 to 15 minute walk from M6 Junction 39. Please wear waterproof footwear. WD have rarely visited holy wells in recent years so this is the start of a new venture for us
Saturday 5th April 2025
10.30am
Shap Village Hall
Dowsing Earth Energy Lines
with
Chris Tonge
By comparison with dowsing for water and minerals, earth energy dowsing is a relatively modern development.
Chris will start by talking about its growth in the 20th century and the contributions of several key dowsers.
We will then look how we distinguish between different lines by using their dowsable characteristics.
Finally we will try to answer questions such as: 'What are energy lines?' and 'What is their purpose.
In the afternoon will do some dowsing in and around the Village Hall to explore nearby energy lines.
Saturday 1st March 2025
10:30am
Shap Village Hall
Aligning with the Cycles of Nature & the Moon
for Personal Growth & Empowerment:
A Talk with Jen Grange
Join Jen Grange, founder of Lakeland Wellbeing CIC (Community Interest Company) for an enlightening talk about working with the natural cycles of the Earth, the moon, and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Drawing from her own personal practice, Jen will share how connecting with these ancient rhythms can enhance your wellbeing, deepen your spiritual connection, and bring balance to your life.
In this session, you’ll discover how to honour the changing seasons, the phases of the moon, and the wisdom of the Celtic traditions to cultivate a life of harmony, clarity, and resilience. Jen will offer practical tips for integrating these cycles into your everyday routine, helping you live with greater intention and alignment.
The session will include a special shamanic journey focused on the waxing crescent moon, a time of new beginnings, intention-setting, and growth. Jen will guide you through a meditative experience, helping you tap into the powerful energy of this lunar phase to clarify your goals and activate fresh opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
Whether you're familiar with these practices or new to them, this talk will inspire you to integrate the wisdom of the moon and the natural world into your life.
Jen Grange is a wild woman, creatrix & fire walking instructor. Fostering a deep connection with the land and the elements, she works with the old ways, the elements, seasons and cycles of nature & the moon to bring about healing and transformation. Jen’s passion is reconnecting people with the cycles and rhythm of nature for their health, wellbeing & personal empowerment. She hosts wild & warrior woman retreats, full moon women’s circles, fire walks and is founder of Lakeland Wellbeing CIC and the Moon Sisters Facebook Community. She was recently featured on ITV This Morning and in The Guardian & Hello magazine.
www.facebook.com/groups/moonsistersmagic/
Warmest wishes,
Jen Grange
Lunesdale Archaeology Society talk
Saturday 1st February 2025
Kettle on at 10am for 10.30am start
Shap Memorial Hall
Jan Hicks
Excavations of the site at High Carlingill
Over 4 years, Lunesdale Archaeology Soc investigated a site south of the Roman Fort at Low Borrowbridge. We demonstrated that it was first occupied in the Iron Age and that occupation continued at least throughout the Roman period. Finds of Roman pottery showed that the native Britons traded with the Romans, possibly providing the fort with grain and meat.
Jan Hicks
Lunesdale Archaeology Society investigates archaeology in the Upper Lune and Lowther valleys,
Details of our activities can be found on our website
https://lunesdale.wordpress.com
Saturday 11th January 2025
(Please note it is not the first Saturday of the month)
A Zoom talk by Chris Tonge
From The Mersey
to the Ribble
🐉 Via Dragons 🐉
The Zoom meeting will open at 10.15am for a 10.30am start
Chris will be sharing his spiritual journey from being born and brought up close to the River Mersey in Cheshire to revelations in the Ribble Valley. On the way, dowsing has helped to shape his spirituality, and spiritual developments have reinforced the dowsing.
The talk will be illustrated with photos and maps.
The Zoom link will be sent out to everyone on the Westmorland Dowsers contact lists in the week before the meeting
Video and photography permissions
In presentations at Westmorland Dowsers, video and photography permissions are required from both WD committee and the invited speaker. This approach aims to respect the privacy of attendees who may not wish to be recorded.
The focus on filming the presentation allows for documentation, sharing, or promotional purposes. This is designed to maintain a respectful and comfortable environment for all participants.