2008
Thursday 18 December
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 15 December
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: David 01225 482170
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December
Christmas at Compton Verney. Fire Springs storytellers take you on a magical winter journey through our collections. Sessions run 12.45 p.m., 2.15 p.m., and 3.30 p.m. Contact: 01926 645500
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December
Christmas at Compton Verney. Fire Springs storytellers take you on a magical winter journey through our collections. Sessions run 12.45 p.m., 2.15 p.m., and 3.30 p.m. Contact: 01926 645500
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November
Christmas at Compton Verney. Fire Springs storytellers take you on a magical winter journey through our collections. Sessions run 12.45 p.m., 2.15 p.m., and 3.30 p.m. Contact: 01926 645500
Saturday 29 November
Christmas Fair - including storytelling throughout the day with Anthony Nanson. Yate Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate. 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Contact: 01454 862200
Friday 28 November
Dancing for the Earth. On William Blake’s birthday come and celebrate the Earth with a cabaret of inspiring Earth-centred music, storytelling, and performed poetry from Kirsten Morrison, Helen Moore, Phoenix, and Fire Springs, plus the launch of An Ecobardic Manifesto, and dancing with deejay Christina McLaughlin. British School (in the Painswick Inn complex), Gloucester Street, Stroud. 7.30-10.30 p.m. Doors open 7.00. Entry £10. Contact: Jay 01453 759436 or Anthony 01453 840887
Thursday 20 November
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 17 November
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: David 01225 482170
Saturday 15 November
Exotic Excursions and Lost Islands. Live storytelling from Anthony Nanson and Kevan Manwaring based on their books Exotic Excursions (Awen) and Lost Islands (Heart of England Press), followed by discussion. Kaydee Bookshop, Moor Lane, Clitheroe. Performance begins 2.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kaydee 01200 422698 or Anthony 01453 840887
Saturday 8 November
A Feast of Friends. A dynamic evening of spoken poetry, storytelling, and music including the didgeridoo; to warm your heart and soul and quicken your spirit. With Jay Ramsay, Gabriel Millar, Ella Bloomfield, Sam Bloomfield, Anthony Nanson, Kirsty Hartsiotis, and Geoff Mead. The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, near Abingdon. Contact: 01235 847401, admin@theabbey.uk.com. 7.30 p.m. Entry £8
Friday 7 November
Phoenix and Fire Springs. Poets Jay Ramsay, Gabriel Millar, and Ella Whiting-Bloomfield will be joined by the amazing Fire Springs storytelling team, including Anthony Nanson, Kevan Manwaring, and singer-guitarist David Metcalfe, with guests Mary Palmer, Geoff Mead, and Sam Bloomfield (didgeridoo). A mid-winter fireside feast to remember. Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth. 8.00 p.m. £5/£4. Contact: 01453 837537 or 07977 174729
Friday 31 October
Gala Dinner and After Dark Tales. St Michaels Restaurant, Painswick, near Cheltenham, are celebrating Halloween this year with a three-course meal and professional storytelling from Fire Springs, who will delight, enchant, and maybe scare you with their ghostly tales. 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. £40.00 per person inclusive. Contact: 01452 814 555
Monday 20 October
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: David 01225 482170
Thursday 16 October
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 October
Tales to Sustain. A weekend of peer consultancy and development in the field of environmental story-work, convened by Eric Maddern, Jon Cree, Malcolm Green, and Alida Gersie, to promote awareness of environmental issues and energise people to act for positive change. It will be a practical weekend of brainstorming, skills development, and mutual consultancy in which everyone will participate. It is for people already working in this area who want to give and to receive support and inspiration to enhance their effectiveness. Cae Mabon, Fachwen, Llanberis, Gwynedd. Cost £90. Contact: eric@fachwen.org
Monday 15 September
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: David 01225 482170
Saturday 30 August
The National Trust presents Shortwood Open Day, Haresfield Estate, Whitehill, near Stroud. 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Story walks with Fire Springs at 10.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00 p.m., and 4.00 p.m. (not suitable for children under 5). Plus craft activities, trails, games, information about Restoration Project. Entry free. Contact: 01452 814213.
Free fun for all. All children must be supervised by an accompanying adult
Monday 18 August
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Wednesday 23 July
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 21 July
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Wednesday 9 July
Frome Storytelling Competition hosted by Frome Story Circle at the Garden Cafe, Stony Street, Frome. 7.30 p.m. Entry: £3.00 on the door for competitors and audience. Contact: Lesley 01373 471784, lesleyhughes2007@googlemail.com
Wednesday 18 June
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 16 June
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June
Life Writing Weekend at the Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorset. This workshop is ideal for people writing autobiographies, oral history, biography, and interviewing family members. It will give you the skills you need to begin or revise a project - perhaps a record for your family or a gift to the local library, perhaps a contribution to a book or a full-length manuscript. All you need are your memories and a sharp pencil! Tutors: Mimi Thebo and Anthony Nanson. Contact: 01300 320684
Thursday 5 June
Spirit of Place. An evening of storytelling, poetry, and music celebrating the magic of special places with local author-performers Jay Ramsay (Out of Time: Poems 1998-2008, PS Avalon), Anthony Nanson (Exotic Excursions, Awen), Richard Selby (The Fifth Quarter, Awen), Kevan Manwaring (Lost Islands, Heart of Albion Press), and music from
David Metcalfe (Fire Springs singer-guitarist). 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Entry £4 on the door. Star Anise Arts Cafe, Gloucester Street, Stroud.
Venue: 01453 761938. Anthony: 01453 840887
Saturday 24 May
Bath Fringe presents An Evening of Awen. Inspired poetry, storytelling, and music from Awen authors: Anthony Nanson (Exotic Excursions), Mary Palmer (Iona), Richard Selby (The Fifth Quarter), Marko Gallaidhe (The Winged Unicorn), and Kevan Manwaring (Lost Islands) plus special guests Jay Ramsay (Out of Time - Poems 1998-2008) and David Metcalfe (Fire Springs singer-guitarist). 7.00 p.m. The Secret Theatre, United Reformed Church, Argyle St, Bath (just off Pulteney Bridge). Tickets £8/£6 from Bath Festivals Box Office, Abbey Green, 01225 443362, boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk, www.bathfringe.co.uk
Monday 19 May
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Sunday 18 May
Launch of Kevan Manwaring’s Lost Islands (published by Heart of England Press) at Inventions Arts Centre, Bath. Introductory talk by Anthony Nanson. Plus music. 8.00 p.m. Entry free
Wednesday 14 May
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Wednesday 30 April
FolkTales - featuring Martin Maudsley, Anthony Nanson, and four musical acts - at the Scout Hut, on the waterside near the Ostrich pub in central Bristol. 8.00 p.m. £3 on the door. Further details: www.myspace.com/folkhut
Wednesday 23 April
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 21 April
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Wednesday 16 April
Awen Group Book Launch. Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath (behind Jollys). Three books will be launched, by Fire Springs storytellers Anthony Nanson (Exotic Excursions) and Richard Selby (The Fifth Quarter) and the performance poet Mary Palmer (Iona), all published by Awen Publications. The authors will talk about their books and be available to sign copies. 6.30 p.m. Entry free. Arrive early to be sure of wine and nibbles. Mr B’s: 01225 33 11 55, www.mrbsemporium.com; Awen: 01225 334204, www.awenpublications.co.uk
Monday 17 March
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Saturday 8 March
Two Sides to a Story - a storytelling workshop with an ecological theme. The world is in crisis. Every year there are more and more people chasing the land, the food, the wealth they need. Which means conflict between people - and conflict too between people and wildlife. What can storytelling do to help? It can stretch people’s imagination! In this practical workshop we’ll explore how stories can help us to see the contrasting perspectives of people in conflict over resources - and also to imagine what it might take to peacefully satisfy the needs of everyone involved, including the ecology. We’ll work first with some traditional tales, and then tackle the trickier business of some real-life stories of competing purposes and their impact on the environment. Led by Anthony Nanson, presented by A Bit Crack. 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Rising Sun Country Park, Tyne & Wear. Cost: £75 (£50 concessions). No previous experience required. Further information and bookings: Malcolm Green 0191 265 3224, trokki@phonecoop.coop, www.abitcrack.com
Wednesday 27 February
Bath Literature Festival presents: Storytelling from Fire Springs again (but different stories!). 4.30-5.15 pm, Bath Central Library. Suitable for all ages from 8 up. Free but ticket required: 01225 463362. www.bathlitfest.org.uk
Tuesday 26 February
Bath Literature Festival presents: Storytelling from Fire Springs
4.30-5.15 pm, Bath Central Library. Suitable for all ages from 5 up. Free but ticket required: 01225 463362. www.bathlitfest.org.uk
Monday 18 February
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204
Friday 1 February to Monday 4 February
King Arthur at Candlemass - Othona Community, Burton Bradstock, near Bridport. Master storyteller Anthony Nanson returns to Othona, this time to explore Britain's greatest story: the epic of King Arthur. Through diverse storytelling activities we'll seek out what this cycle of tales - of sorcery and romance, earthly paradise and the Holy Grail - can mean for us and our world today. Anthony will perform Tales of King Arthur on the Saturday evening and also contribute to One World Worship on Sunday evening. Early departure from Sunday 2.30p.m. is possible but stopover to Monday morning advised. Course fee: £20. For accommodation costs, contact Othona: 01308 897130; mail@othona-bb.org.uk; http://www.othona-bb.org.uk
Wednesday 30 January
Stroud Story Circle at a private venue in Stroud. 7.30 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Diana 01453 750009 or Anthony 01453 840887
Monday 21 January
Bath Storytelling Circle upstairs at the Raven, Bath. 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: Kevan 01225 334204