Fairy cakes are a delicacy as delicate as the name Fairy suggests but choking to death after an “impromptu” challenge by a friend to see who could eat the most fairy cakes is the unfortunate result of Monkeying with the fairies.

The most amazing coincidence with a full moon 19th June followed with the Summer Solstice on the 20th. Famous Fairy artist Myrea Pettit has chosen this moment to show her latest image to the world. It shows an innocent child who will become ‘The Messenger,’ peering between the trees from her dark drab world. To her surprise she has her first sighting of fairies, a world of fantasy, of love and light, something to believe in, she is now able to tell others of its existence. There in front of her is one of natures endangered species the Cinnamon Humming Bird with its’ guardian Cinnamon Fairy and creatures that give soul to childhood and a belief that shines brightly, reflecting in her eyes. It is the moment of pure magic, of a true connection to the energies of Mother Earth and nature itself, and as any good fairy lover knows, full moon or a Solstice are prime times to perchance upon the faeries. The 2008 summer solstice officially is at 7:59 p.m. in the Northern Hemisphere for USA and 23:59 in UK.

The solstice is the alignment of objects out in space that potentially produces the most sunlight of any day of the year — about 15 hours between sunrise and sunset today depending on the weather in your area. It is the arrival of summer.

The June 20th/21st (the time varies slightly each year) is the start of Summer Solstice. About three days after the solstice itself June 24th is known as Midsummer’s Day which is also World Fairy Day, and St. John’s Feast Day,it is observed by Northern Europeans and Anglophones also it is a cultural, Pagan, Christian celebration that marks the Ancient middle of Summer called by others names, L?go, Litha, Ivan Kupala Day, the astronomical beginning of Summer, and the nativity of St. John the Baptist. There are great celebrations with fairy festivals, bonfires, feasting, singing, and Maypole dancing

Salman Rushdie finds his literary roots with his latest book the Enchantress of Florence. Bad faeries, witches, ogres, sorcerers, and imaginary queens and dragons, be enchanted by this fantasy love potion from one of England’s leading literary figures

BURBANK, Calif. –Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS™ will be available nationwide this 2008 holiday season. For the first time on the handheld platform, fans of Disney Fairies and beloved Tinker Bell can explore the delightful world of Pixie Hollow and play as the popular Fairy herself.

Disney Fairies has become a phenomenon all around the world,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Bringing the game to DS allows fans to play as Tinker Bell and take the Fairies world everywhere they go, while having fun learning about the importance of creativity, teamwork and responsibility.”

The game will let users play as Tinker Bell and interact with other NPC fairies through quests and games, but the handheld game is also a deeper extension of the Web-based virtual world. Users can collect accessories and outfits to customize Tinker Bell, create their own designs and patterns to dress in, and trade and gift items with other users as well.

The handheld game will integrate with Disney’s recently launched DGamer, a sort of meta-world tying all of its Nintendo DS titles together through avatars, communication, and Web-based interaction. It seems like DGamer will let users take their trading past the DS and onto the Web as well as communicating in a themed chat room.

Rumours of a Government ban on fairies continues to circulate in UK. A spokesman for the fairy community insisted that this will have no effect on all the planned Spring Fairy Festivals and that the Midsummer Three Wishes Festival will take place June 20th-23rd on Bodmin Moor as planned as will the Famous Fairy Ball at the Acorn Theatre in Penzance Cornwall Friday 24th October 2008.

Ann Mari Sjögren Swedish fairy illustrator and artist is sending her friends hand painted Christmas and new year good wishes showing that her painting retains all her skill with flowing watercolor and the magic and mystery of Fairyland. Fairiesworld wish you a very happy Christmas Ann Mari and congratulate you on behalf of all your fans who span three even four generations whom your books and pictures have given great insight and pleasure . We all wish you a very Happy 90th Birthday and great celebrations for 1st January 2008 .

A group formed in facebook is demanding Gillian Gibbons’ release.

The “Release Gillian Gibbons Now” group carries postings from Sudanese contributors, condemning the arrest and demanding her immediate release.

“We demand the immediate release of Gillian Gibbons, a Unity High School teacher (in Khartoum Sudan) who has been: wrongly and unfairly arrested for making the ‘mistake’ of allowing her seven-year-old students to choose a name for a fellow students show-and-tell teddy bear… There is No reason whatsoever to even have a trial over a simple misunderstanding that could have been resolved by the parents and faculty!… Wake Up, Stand Up and Speak Up! Enough is Enough!

“Ask all your family and friends to join this group for the Immediate Release of Gillian Gibbons,”

Sara Madani writes: “The poor woman now is facing a cruel punishment as if the Sudanese government applies the laws of Islam, the Sharia… stupid government!

TeddybearsWorld calls for the Immediate Release of Gillian Gibbons
Fairiesworld condemns the arrest and demands Gillian Gibbons immediate release

Mystical, Magical and the Esoteric at ‘The Gallery of Secrets’ in Bridport Dorset UK. Art with deep and valued meaning that will help transform the Mind, Body and Spirit and the Ether. Discover and understand your innerself with Peter Stone, Courtney Davis and others whose power of imagination unleash your hidden energies

Kwan Yin has beauty above all beauties
She is a Princess – higher than any Queen
Depicted in folklore with Fairy likeness
Her compassion is boundless and serene

Her legend is vast and awe inspiring
To the Chinese she originates as Miao Shan
She has been renowned for four thousand years
And in Bodhisattva – is incarnated as a man

When Miao Shan died – she refused to go to heaven
Whilst on Earth one suffering being still remained
She brought comfort to all children – and the childless
Plus hope and the love of God – to those in pain

As a deity in all Asia she is known as Kwan Yin
Sometimes her name is spelt in different ways
In India she is Avalokitesvara – and no less famous
She is cherished in any form that she displays

At times she appears regal as a Buddha
And in paintings she is often floating in the clouds
Sometimes she is on a lotus or a dragon
And dispenses empathy ahead of religious vows

In truth Kwan Yin is a wondrous legend
To be welcomed everywhere she goes with open heart
For she is a devoted God Faerie to all children
And to distressed has selfless love that she'll impart

Albert Gazeley © September 2005

Gallery of Secrets 76 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NZ United Kingdom

The new Gallery Of Secrets has now opened, the gallery is a partnership with Peter Stone Jewellery in Bridport Dorset UK

Don’t forget to check out the latest paintings being created or showing at the Gallery Of Secrets. The gallery is building up a large collection of originals and prints over the next few months and will include some of the older images from Courtney’s earlier books as we know these are always in demand. Currently showing the original fairy art of Myrea Pettit and the unique spiritual Couture of Amy Zerner alongside the Celtic art of Courtney Davis

Courtney Davis will be giving a short talk on the 8th Dec at the CONFERENCE OF ANGELS in Glastonbury. It will be part of a Divine Celebration in the Heart of Avalon.

The Daisy Centre and Wizard Wellbeing have gathered together a host of Earth Angels for a weekend of Talks,

Interactive Workshops, Harps, Healing and Meditations.

Saturday is a special intimate workshop held at the Daisy Centre and throughout sacred sights in Glastonbury. This day is a wonderful Angelic introduction bringing you into perfect harmony for Day 2. Sunday Celebration is held at the Assembly rooms and continues the Angelic theme with talks featuring Edwin Courtney, Christina Tourin, Jayne Lee Miller, Daisy Foss, Samantha Cooper, Courtney Davis, John Fielder, Gayatri Angel Light.

Weekend Angel Heart ticket £80-cc £60 Daily Celebration Ticket £44- cc £30

Bookings NOW being taken www.wizardwellbeing.co.uk

Recently we were talking about conservation and protection of the planet. Something I know fans of Fairies World are passionately interested in. It is not that we can do much individually but if everyone can do a little it will all add up.

We were very moved by the film Drama below made by friends of friends who obviously filmed the video and probably composed the music I imagine. If you have time then do have a look through their blog.

Having been to Venezuela and Ecuador Amazon rainforest I can empathise with everything in that Drama film. It is passionate and I wanted to show it here on Fairies World and show our support for the WWF. Credits of course to John and Maite as ambassadors and film creators, but please click here if you want to donate to WWF and be part of the solution.