Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing A group of more than 100 women from all around the north west met on a beach to 'laugh, swim and cry'.
The crowd of 107 went to a "beautiful spot" on Formby Beach to celebrate the Full Moon. Moon Goddess Gatherings are organised for women to meet on the sand before the sunset. Read more:Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates for every borough The idea is that is it a "sacred space for all those with goddess energy to gather and celebrate the fulfilling spirit of the moon." At the events women 'perform a full moon ritual', go wild swimming and do some meditation.
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