Time and Tide Taletellers

02/05/2023

CASTLE PERILOUS – Shrewsbury Castle looms precariously above the railway station. It is more of a worry if, like me, you know that the castle built of soft red sandstone has been damaged by earthquakes, attacked by terrorist and has had stones exploded by lightning. And that is just in the last 50 years.

Before that there was of course all the obligatory damage of sieges, repairs that often did more damage and plain old neglect. It is a surprise sometimes that any historic buildings survive at all!

Also a surprise is that this English castle was briefly captured by Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Wales in 1215.

12/12/2022

“Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”
Guillaume Apollinaire

Vintage image

02/12/2022

A SNOW DRIFT OF STORIES
ARNOS VALE CEMETERY, BRISTOL
Saturday 17th December 11.00 am – 12.00

Time and Tide Taletellers return for their seasonal selection of Yuletide stories for children from around the world, tales of Father Frost and winter wonders around the warming fire at the Underwood Centre, Arnos Vale Cemetery.

For details on the venue see https://arnosvale.org.uk/events/

To book a place for your child email [email protected]

£5 (please bring correct change) per child, Adults free.

09/07/2022

GARDEN TALES : SPECIAL EVENT
FYNE COURT, SOMERSET
Saturday 30th July 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-3:00pm

Another National Trust event for us. This time somewhere new. A journey around the woodland gardens of Fyne Court, hidden in the Quantock Hills. As we explore these real lost gardens, we will also explore mythical gardens from across the world; from Ancient Greece to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and beyond. Tales suitable for all ages.

This is a short level walk of 1 hour duration. The event is being run twice at 11am and 2pm.

Gather in the Courtyard of Fyne Court, National Trust property. Entry to Fyne Court is free, but the parking is only free for National Trust members.

You can book via the National Trust Fyne Court webpage. The events are listed towards the bottom of the page: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fyne-court

31/05/2022

For those who missed it, here is the Roman altar with us atop the posing platform modelling (in our garden) some of the costumes we had available for people to use for 'divine selfies' at our recent Brean Down National Trust event. We reconstructed the outline of the Roman Temple there, and placed this altar where the original stood. As the original dedication for the Temple is unknown we thought why not let everyone have a go at being the Goddess or God.

27/05/2022

BEASTLY TALES : STORY WALK
ARNOS VALE, BRISTOL
Thursday 2nd June 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join Time & Tide Taletellers on a beastly walk through the wildlife haven of Arnos Vale Cemetery. Hear traditional tales of birds, beasts and blooms from around the world. And we may see, hear or smell some of them on our journey. Tales suitable for all ages.

This is a short level walk of 1hrs duration.

Gather by the main gates of Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol (BS4 3EW) at 1:00pm.

£10 with £5 concessions. Kids below 10 free. Please bring correct change.

To book a place email [email protected]

04/05/2022

We will be recreating the Roman Temple on the site where it stood atop Brean Down, explaining the visible remains along with telling Roman Tales. And there is a chance to dress-up as a Goddess/God and have a photo taken as you statue pose behind the replica altar. We are going all out at Brean Down! Hope to see you there on Saturday 28th May 1pm-3pm. Tickets and other details are on the National Trust site at:- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/65c2accc-8693-4269-88f1-efac98b58a6d/pages/details

29/04/2022

Really looking forward to celebrating Beltane sharing stories of Clifton

25/04/2022

Another event on the horizon. Something a little different this time....

Sunday 1st May 13.00 – 15.00 pm

Heartfelt Walks: Celtic Clifton

Join Dawn McHale to celebrate Beltane with a walk (in association with Time & Tide Taletellers) followed by writing, sharing ideas and a cuppa in a cafe. There will also be an opportunity to share work afterwards online.

Everyone welcome. Bring writing materials. £5 Lapidus Members/£10 Non-members. For more details and to book your place please contact: [email protected] (Dawn McHale/Heartfelt Training).

16/04/2022

WE ARE BACK! First event of 2022 is for the National Trust which we did previously as part of their annual Wassail, then it was called 'Tor Tour' now it is 'Histories and Legends of Glastonbury Tor'. Details and tickets available from NT website and eventbrite....
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/7b642394-2aa2-49a5-ae87-d7c5a09eaf7d/pages/details

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/histories-and-legends-of-the-tor-a-guided-walk-tickets-305674208787

Join Time and Tide Taletellers as they take you on a walking tour up this iconic hill and through the mists of story and history that surround it. You will hear about the Celtic Underworld, the Holy Grail and the Tor's labyrinth.

03/06/2021

From the heights of telling and echoing in the depths dreaming, murmurings are abroad. The storytellers are stirring......

In other words watch this space. Events are in the planning.

06/04/2021

We currently have no fixed plans to restart our events yet.

We are both coming out of long covid after a year. Thanks to the jab. But we are still dealing with family bereavements.

We will return when we feel ready and safe.

Stay safe.