Samhain Festival of Remembrance
TML gatherings weave social connection, individual reflection and learning and nourishment for our souls and stomachs alike, through seasonally inspired wisdom and shared meals. Come prepared for a community of curious minds, playful vibes and respect for the sacred.
Samhain Gathering
📍 Front Room Theatre, Weston Super Mare
📅 Sunday, 1st November
⏰ 5.30pm doors
💰 TBC
👥 Open to all adults interested in reflection, connection, and community
About the Gathering
Samhain (pronounced Sow-ein) has long been a time of magic, mystery and celebration. In Celtic tradition, this turning point of the year marked not just darkness, but rest, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings. It’s a moment when the veil between our world and the spirit world feels especially thin, offering us a chance to remember, honour and celebrate those who came before us.
Across the world, cultures embrace this season as one of connection and joy in remembrance, and we’ll be doing the same! Join us for an evening filled with warmth, connection and community. We’ll share a cosy bring-and-share meal, play some light-hearted games, and enjoy good conversation. Together, we’ll build a creative Remembrance Altar to showcase our photos, mementos and tokens to honour our loved ones, and we’ll light candles in their memory.
There will also be chances to dip into reflective activities like tarot, explore themed discussion prompts, and share creativity in our open-mic style circle, whether that’s a poem, reading, song, or story. The night will be a collaboration of connection and creativity, and you’re warmly invited.
This is a night for both laughter and tenderness, for memory and celebration. Come as you are, bring a dish to share, and let’s gather in the spirit of Samhain.
No requirement to participate, listening and offering your presence is enough.
What to Expect
Simple opening welcome ritual to set the tone and theme
Seasonal reflections
Informal community connection
Shared vegetarian/vegan meal
Remembrance Alter
Poetry, stories or music shared voluntarily
You are welcome to participate as much or as little as feels right.
Who It’s For
This is an open, kind and inclusive space for open, kind and inclusive people. We organise our gatherings based on those who come and participate in them. The aim is for these gatherings to be collaborative. If you find there are barriers to participating, please reach out for a chat about how we might remove those barriers.
Read the This Mortal Life FAQ for more info.
Important to Know
This is a community gathering, not therapy or a support group.
While conversation and reflection are welcomed, participants remain responsible for their own wellbeing. You are always free to observe, participate or step away at any time.
Practical Details
🌿 Indoor setting
👥 Large group size - 20-30 people
☕ Our gatherings are alcohol-free, there will be a selection of soft drinks and hot drinks available
About Your Host
Esther Hall is a Creative Community Facilitator, End of Life Companion and Founder of This Mortal Life, where we create spaces that explore how awareness of mortality can deepen our experience of living and belonging. I’m on a journey of learning to live more aligned with the natural rhythms of nature, and welcome anyone who’d like to join me. You can read more about me here (scroll down).
Join Us
Spaces are limited to keep the gathering calm and connected.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend, we will then send you an email the week of the event for up to date details on the weather and plans for the day.
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