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Part 1

Part 1

Go directly to the individual presentations here (click the links):

0:00 Intro to PoG by Lela

11:22 The National Residents Association by Cassie

18:22 World Heritage and the WHS Working Group by Sidika

30:05 Spirit of Glastonbury by Tatanka

38:24 Difference between Pilgrims & Tourists by Katrin

1:00:20  Q&A 

First PoG Public Event on 8 March 2026

Following the results of our Concerns Survey, the main focus of our first meeting was the proposal by Glastonbury Town Council to consider making Glastonbury a World Heritage Site.

This event was recorded in two parts. Unfortunately, the camera battery ran out half way through the second part, so images have been added to the separate sound recording.

Find out more about what followed by visiting our World Heritage Status page.

Part 2

Go directly to the individual presentations here (click the links):

0:00 UNESCO and UN Digital Tourism Strategy by Sandi

12:18  Glastonbury's first WHS bid by Anthony

15:00 The Greater Context & the Maasai and WHS by Rosie

19:20 WHS Opposition Campaign by Amanda

25:00 Neighbourhood Plan by Paul

40:30  Comments by Rick

45:05  Housing price increases by Gino

Second PoG Public Event on 12 April 2026

In our second meeting, we had talks on WHS update from the Council, Town of Culture Competition proposed by the Council, Community Cohesion, Food Security and Free State of Avalon.

In the second part of the meeting we set up Exploration Groups for the topics covered.

Part 1

Go directly to the individual presentations here (click the links):

0:00 Intro to PoG by Lela

11:22 The National Residents Association by Cassie

18:22 World Heritage and the WHS Working Group by Sidika

30:05 Spirit of Glastonbury by Tatanka

38:24 Difference between Pilgrims & Tourists by Katrin

1:00:20  Q&A 

To go to specific topics, click the timestamp links below:

00:00     Introduction, Survey results, Exploration Groups, respectful relating - Katrin

5:25       World Heritage Site update - Deputy Mayor, Zoe Price

13:19    Town of Culture Competition - John Wadsworth

28:28     Response to John - Zoe Price

32:00     Community Cohesion - Martin Palethorpe

40:20     Food Security Overview - Sandi Adams

48:28     Guerrilla Gardening - Fiona Helma

54:12     Bridie's Farm - Bon Everson

1:05:50  Growing up in Glastonbury's Circular Economy - Tracy Willcox

1:16:06  Free State of Avalonia - Sally Pullinger

1:22:29  Micro Nation or Free State - Lela

1:34:15  Exploration Groups & Feedback Form

1:36:36  Q&A

We'd love to know what you thought of our events and any suggestions you may have. Please let us know by using our Event Feedback form.

"Dear organisers of yesterday’s event. (Our second public event)

I wanted to extend my gratitude to you for holding such a powerful space 

It is rare to attend an event that gives space to so many different voices with such care and consideration - it felt very powerful 

I would love to be connected to ongoing conversations ( I joined two of the lists but would like to know about all of them!)" 

Anna 

Third PoG Public Event on 31 May 2026

In our third meeting, we had talks on Healthcare, Antisocial Behaviour, St Dunstan's Cottage and the new Pilgrim Reception Centre. We also had updates from PoG Exploration Groups and some Q&A.

We set up additional Exploration Groups during the refreshment break and finished with a sharing of concerns from the public including an update on the Neighbourhood Plan.

To go to specific topics, click the timestamp links below:

00:00     Introduction, Survey results, Exploration Groups, respectful relating - Katrin

5:25       World Heritage Site update - Deputy Mayor, Zoe Price

13:19    Town of Culture Competition - John Wadsworth

28:28     Response to John - Zoe Price

32:00     Community Cohesion - Martin Palethorpe

40:20     Food Security Overview - Sandi Adams

48:28     Guerrilla Gardening - Fiona Helma

54:12     Bridie's Farm - Bon Everson

1:05:50  Growing up in Glastonbury's Circular Economy - Tracy Willcox

1:16:06  Free State of Avalonia - Sally Pullinger

1:22:29  Micro Nation or Free State - Lela

1:34:15  Exploration Groups & Feedback Form

1:36:36  Q&A

1:03:55 Exploration Groups

1:04:17 Free State of Avalon update - Wesley

1:12:00 Community Cohesion update - Martin

1:14:53 Town of Culture update - John Wadsworth

1:18:12 Q&A - What's happening to St Dunstan's House

1:33:00 Should GTC have a health & wellness committee? How can the community make our needs known?

1:35:50 Is West Mendip Hospital Closing?

1:37:55 What's happening about the purchase of Bridie's Farm? 

1:39:20 What's in place in Glastonbury to protect against sxxual assault?

1:43:30 New Exploration Groups inc Council Operations & Finances

1:48:00 Refreshment break

1:48:30 Public Concerns - Planning application - Inigo

1:58:53 Homelessness and a womens' shelter - Marissa

2:08:33 Neighbourhood Plan - Paul Lund

2:34:12 Alternative Financial Systems - Lyn Lovell 

To go to specific topics, click the timestamp links below:

00:00     Welcome - Katrin & Johanna

6:00      Reclaiming Health by Francis McGrath

18:28    Spiritual Emergency by Chloe Forfitt

25:30    NHS Neighbourhood Pilot - Somerset Councillor Ewan Cameron

38:05    Antisocial Behavious & Community Support - Community Ranger Graham

51:10    St Dunstan's Cottage - Nick Maclean, Structural Engineer

58:50    New Pilgrim Reception Centre - Katrin

1:01:40 St Dunstan's Cottage; Zigzag Party - Chris Black