Pagan events in and near London

Here are highlights of this week's pagan events in and near London. To find out about future events, click on the events link at the top of the page.

Monday 17 January; Croydon Crows. PF moot held every 3rd Monday of each month at the Skylark pub, South End, South Croydon from 8pm onwards.

Monday 17 January; Shamanism and Life Choices. Evening workshop by Shaman UK at The Open Centre, 188 Old St, London, EC1V 9FR. Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm. £12 (concs £8). Booking essential. For further information and to book places visit http://www.shaman.uk.com/, email info@shaman.uk.com or call 07847 894453.

Monday 17 January; The Donner Party - An Underworld Journey Through Winter And Hunger. Talk by Michael Bingas at pagan forum Secret Chiefs. Venue: Devereux public house (pictured), 20 Devereux Court, off Essex Street, London WC2R 3JJ. Meet from 7.30pm, event starts at 8.30pm. Admission £2. http://secretchiefslondon.wordpress.com/

Tuesday 18 January; Countdown to Coherence. Talk by health writer Hazel Courtney at The College of Psychic Studies 16 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm - 8.30pm. Cost: £8/£12. Advance booking essential. Tel: 020 - 7589 3292. http://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/index.html

Tuesday 18 January; Interview with a Witch: Gareth Gerrard in conversation with Christina Oakley-Harrington. A good night for those who are interested in finding out more about Wicca and men's role within it. Location: Treadwells, 34 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7PB. 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Entry £7, booking advised. Tel: 020 7240 8906 or email: info@treadwells-london.com. www.treadwells-london.com/lectures.asp

Wednesday 19 January; weekly Wednesday talk at The Moot with No Name. Venue: Devereux public house, 20 Devereux Court, off Essex Street, London WC2R 3JJ. Meet from 7.30pm, event starts at 8pm. Admission £5/£3.

Wednesday 19 January; Ancient Gnostics Uncovered: Valentinus and the Valentinians. Talk by Dr Jonathan Hill at Treadwells, 34 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7PB. 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Entry £7, booking advised. Tel: 020 7240 8906 or email: info@treadwells-london.com. www.treadwells-london.com/lectures.asp

Thursday 20 January; The Ballad of John Clare:London Book Launch Party with Dedalus Books at Treadwells, 34 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7PB. Time: 7pm to 9.30pm. RSVP to Eric at Dedalus info@dedalusbooks.com or by telephoning 01487 832382. Price: Free but advance RSVP required.

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