Winter Solstice Swim Experience – Gallery

  1. Introduction to participants, equipment and paperwork check.
  2. Solstice traditions, with examples from various countries. (presented by Maree)
  3. Astrological summary reading. (prepared by Janette)
  4. Hope bouquets and reflection time. (bouquets tied by Frances)
  5. Safety brief and preparation for swim / dip / dook.
  6. Dress and reheat with specifically selected Solstice drink.
  7. Post swim snack and Solstice food traditions outlined by Isabella.
  8. Departure.

Sunday 20th December 2020

  • Setting up in the dark
  • As the sun crept higher
  • Table set
  • Solstice Swimmers
  • Light in the darkness
  • Jewels of colour
  • Hope bouquets
  • Pandoro Tree
  • Janette and Joan
  • Frances, absent but……
  • ….. Hope bouquets were loved by all.

Monday 21st December 2020

  • A Grey Scottish Dawn
  • With candlelight shining
  • Colour enters the sky
  • Reflection and peace
  • Sustenance awaits
Its was too dreich to see Jupiter and Saturn in conjunction but Maree and Isabella swam in the rain with the Urban Mermaids nonetheless and stared at the watery grey sky!! Photo cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Tuesday 22nd December 2020

  • Solstice Traditions
  • Morning Reflections
  • Buchan Pottery Mugs add to the authenticity of the experience.
  • Mothers and Daughters….
  • …..find fun together.
  • We are doing it!
  • I’ve done it!
  • We did it!
  • WOO HOO
  • This lot look serious!
  • Straight in..
  • ..and thety are off!
  • Nope…
  • … just as daft as the rest of us!
  • Evening post swim snacks
  • Berry Shots
  • Pandoro Centrepiece
  • Love Scottish Shortbread
  • Overnight Oats and Solstice Berries
  • Buckthorn Tea or Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Thanks to Isabella from lovefoodandmore for the lovely post swim snacks and warming drinks.