The Crone Network

Generally speaking, a Crone is a woman past her child-bearing years.

There are several theories about Crones, hags, and so-called "witches" but one thing's for sure, in most ancient cultures, these older women were highly respected for their experience, wisdom, and foresight.

At some point, powerful dudes wanted to steal the influence of these women by creating fear among the villagers who chased the Crones into the woods, telling tales of the wicked women eating little children. 

Here in the 21st century, however, Crones are among the most influential groups in the world. In fact, combing the population of women over 50 the UK, US, and Canada alone, there are 87 million us! 

The Crone Network was created to bring older women together in a Crone Community. So whether you're a hag, a Crone, a witch, an introvert, and extrovert, and all the verts inbetween. You are welcome here. 

The Crone Network is a self-funded volunteer organisation working to create a community of older women to share personal stories and useful information. Our Phase Two additions will include registering as a charity which enables us to secure funding grants to cover the organisation's expenses and growth. This isn't a money-making scheme, it's a bridge to building a community.

Our future plans include a marketplace to sell handmade Crone goods, a publishing company, free workshop videos, creative prompts, and a library of helpful resources specifically curated for older women.

We build the community with volunteers who want to organise local and regional gatherings called Crone Clusters, and interest-specific "share groups".  A Share Group might be for adventure seekers, or maybe a writing group or a group learning a new language. We create what we dream.  

There are opportunities for face to face meet-ups and gatherings, both in-person and online. Join our private Facebook group for regular updates on events and more. Connections are a key component of making this community thrive.  

We are growing and we need volunteers. The Crone Network offers "time donations" in 2 hour and 4 hour blocks to reduce any stress around volunteering and to ensure you enjoy the time you're donating. There's also space for a couple ladies to join the steering committee which helps develop and grow the organisation.  

The Crone Network is a dream trying to come true, but it's not about a single Crone, it's about all of us working together to build something wonderful for ourselves and to help others.

The sky truly is the limit. 

 

A quick note to say...

The Crone Network is for older women but all are welcome to share in our authenticity. We have a lot to offer. But that also means ignorance and abuse won't be tolerated. We might be old, but we'll put you in your place real quick if there's a problem. 

 

This is a women's community but all are welcome regardless of age.  A Crone doesn't turn her back on someone who is looking for answers in her words. This space is for introvert and extrovert, left leaning and right leaning, and those who don't lean at all. Truth and respect are pillars of our community so we will not tolerate assholes.

If you're an asshole, please leave now. 

Topics at The Crone Network range from how to deal with a shitty neighbour to peeing our pants when we sneeze. How many sandwiches can you carry under your boobs?

All topics are open for discussion, as long as they're legal and not abusive.

Due to the sensitivity of some of content on The Crone Network, some areas of the website are for members only. You can request membership using the button at the bottom of this page. 

We have a Facebook page and a private Facebook group. If you would like to become a member of the private group, please request to join using the Facebook app. 

 

We reserve the right to refuse membership to individuals who do not align with our mission and values.