Some of the Bards of Gorsedd Ynys Witrin

This page is by no means an exhaustive list, We will expand on it once more photos become available

Dearbhaile Bradley :: Current Holder of the Bardic Chair as of St. Dunstan's day 2007. Dearbhaile is a graduate of the Community Arts Facilitation programme and Master Classes in Writing at the Playhouse, Derry. It was whilst living in Derry, that she began to develop a reputation as a poet with frequent (and sometimes paid!) readings and interviews on Radio Foyle. She moved to Glastonbury five years ago and first came to the notice of the creative community here with her play 'The Descent of Inanna' which played to a packed house, Samhain 2004. She now runs a fortnightly writing group 'The Odd Thursdays' in the AshTat Centre in Glastonbury and offers day courses in creative development (details available from goodwillpatterns.co.uk. She is currently writing a (non-fiction) book and a collection of her poetry will be available through local bookshops by Autumn 2007. Dearbhaile is available for bookings, both as bard and as a tutor in creative writing.

Merlin :: Deputy Bard.

Chaz Heritage :: Secretary and Chief Scribe to the Gorsedd.

Shamus Joy :: Herald Bard and Honorary Elder Bard. Shamus instigated the Stonehenge Soapbox - a kind of alternative speaker's Corner and Bardic Forum. Shamus designed and made our Deputy Bards Crown.

Tim Hall :: Elder Bard. Tim wa the first holder of the Chair, having been chaired on 17th June (St Hervé's day) 2005. Tim has honed his skills over the last 19 years as part of Silver on the Tree and is also credited with being the founder of the Avalonian Free State Choir and Bassplayer / vocalist with Invisible Opera. He has dedicated a large part of his life to the restoration of the Carolling tradition, creating teaching and performing the Carols at Winter Solstice and Beltaine. Many examples of Tim's work are available at his home page, He has also graced us with some thoughts on Bardism and the complete text to 'The Ravens', Tim's winning entry at the Bardic Trials on St Dunstan's Day 2006.

Lydia Lyte :: Lydia is our current Sword Bearer and drummer with Silver on the Tree.

Jo Waterworth :: Initiate and one of 5 Judges at the Bardic Trials 2006, Jo Waterworth (aka Rainbow Jo) is a published poet and writer who has lived in or around Glastonbury for over 20 years. She runs a monthly group 'poetry@speakingtree', a fortnightly writing group for women, and is a regular reader at the Café Piano poetry meetings in Wells. She is also a founder (and current) member of the Avalonian Free State Choir, a stalwart caroller twice a year, and has been known to sing in smaller a capella groups. When not working as a writer, a life model, or in a local bookshop, she volunteers at the Assembly Rooms of Glastonbury and is renowned for dressing up and having fun. Her grandmother called her a bohemian, her mother said she was 'different', but some locals consider her to be eminently sensible. Judge for yourself.

Oshia Drury :: One of Glastonbury's finest vocalists, worked with Tim Hall, Lydia Lyte, Viv Andreae and Dreow Bennett in Silver on the Tree for the last 20 years as well as working with Jana Runnalls, Nick Harrison and being a founding member of the Avalonian Free State Choir. She is a regular favourite at the Glastonbury Goddess Conference and is a regular Bardic Trials Judge.

Petra Cook :: Musician.

Jamuna Jivana :: Poet.

Theo Simon :: Songwriter with Seize the Day. Theo has writes incredibly moving and inspirational protest songs and has used his gift to support many environmental campaigns across the world.

Squirrel :: Steward.

Sonia Guinnessy :: Beautifully enchanting singer songwriter. Faery Queen Video. Songs of Magic and Love Album Review.

Raga Richie :: Oblate.

Willow Seeger :: Musician.

Brian Conquer :: Musician.

Mikhaela :: Musician.

Bryan Holder :: Awenyddion.

Craig :: Poet.

Ezmerelda Sanger :: Storyteller.

Pixie :: Bard of the WOoDs. Pixie is the guiding spirit behind Hundreth Monkey and renowned for turning up at various stone circles and delivering the Matter of Britain in a matter of moments armed with nothing more than an acoustic guitar!

More information about local Druidry is available from: The Western Order of Druids

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