People have been telling stories for as long as the human race has existed. Stories have been told and shared in every culture and every land - this oral tradition predates the written word. Stories are learned image by image, rather than word by word; they can be told and retold many times and are often changed and adapted in each telling.
Members of this group have an interest in stories, folklore and legends and may also wish to create their own tales. We learn and practise new skills to help us improve our storytelling techniques.
With the growth of modern technology this ancient art form could so easily be lost to future generations. Our aim is to help keep alive and promote the magic in stories.
Anyone who enjoys listening to a good tale is also welcome to come along - stories only come alive when someone listens!
Meetings
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, from 2 - 4pm at the Group Leader's home.
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Visits
We occasionally go to The White Lion Bridgnorth Real Ale Pub, where they hold Story Telling sessions on the second Tuesday of the month from 8pm to 10pm.
We also occasionally go to the Kitchen Garden Cafe in Kings Heath, where they hold the Birmingham Storytelling Cafe on the third Wednesday of the month from 6.30pm onwards, £7 entrance fee.
We have also held meetings at Bishops Wood Education Centre and been invited to tell stories at events held there.
2020 Meetings and Events
During the Coronavirus Crisis we are holding our Storytelling Meetings via Zoom on the third Thursday of every month.
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2019 Meetings and Events
January: Group Meeting, Thursday,17th February, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
February: Group Meeting, Thursday, 21st February, 2 - 4pm, Group member's house
2018 Meetings and Events
January: Group Meeting, Thursday,19th February, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
February: Group Meeting, Thursday,14th February, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
March: Group Meeting, Thursday 15th March. Please contact Group Leader for details of the venue on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
March: Saxon Evening at Bishop's Wood, Saturday March 31st
April: Group Meeting, Thursday 19th April, 2 - 4pm Group Leader's House
April: Bishop's Wood, Storytelling Event with Peter Chand, 7.30pm
May: Bishop's Woods, Bluebell Walk with Stories! Sunday May 13th
May: Group Meeting, Thursday 19th April, 2 - 4pm Group Leader's House
2017 Meetings and Events
January: Meeting, Thursday,18th February, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
February: Meeting, Thursday,16th February, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
March: Meeting, Thursday 16th March. Please contact Group Leader for details of the venue on
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July: Festival at the Edge.
Here is the website for the Festivalhttp://www.festivalattheedge.org
The venue is Dearnford Lake where there is a regular camping site which also welcome caravans. There are toilets and showers available in the café there during opening hours. www.dearnford.net
August: No meeting.
September: Meeting, Thursday, 21st September, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
October: Tuesday 10th October: Storytelling Session at White Lion in Bridgnorth 8pm.
October: Meeting, Thursday 19th October, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
November: Meeting, Thursday 16th November, 2 - 4pm, Group Leader's house
2016 Meetings and Events
February: "Into the Woods", Sunday 7th February, 11am - 4pm, an opportunity at Bishops Wood 2016 for us to tell Traditional Stories.
February: Meeting, Thursday,18th February, 2 - 4pm, my house
March: Meeting, Thursday,17th March 2 - 4pm, venue to be confirmed.
April: “The Forbidden Door” - Storyteller Daniel Morden and the Devil’s Violin Company Thursday 14th April, 7.30pm,Bishops Wood,- £8 Concessions.
April: Meeting, Thursday,21st April, 2 - 4pm, my house
May: Bluebell Walk, Sunday 8th May, 2pm -4.30pm, another opportunity at Bishops Wood for us to tell stories of bluebells, witches and fairy folk in the secret glades and bowers.
June: Meeting, Thursday 16th June, 2-4pm, my house: "The Horse of Power" Project.
July: Workshop, Monday 11th July, 2.15 - 4.30pm, my house: "The Horse of Power" Workshop.
July: Festival at the Edge,15th - 17th July, 25th Anniversary Event! www.festivalattheedge.org
August: Meeting, Friday 19th August, 2-4pm, venue to be confirmed.
September 15th: Monthly Meeting: at Group Leader's house
October 20th: Monthly Meeting: at Group Leader's house
November 17th: Monthly Meeting: at Group Leader's house
2015 Meetings and Events
August: No meeting
September: Meeting,Thursday 17th September, at Group Leader's house, 2 - 4pm, own choice of stories.
October: Meeting,Thursday 15th October, at my house, 2 - 4pm.
November: Meeting, Thursday 19th November, at my house, 2 - 4pm.
November: "The Golden Oak: The Magic of Trees" - Storyteller Cat Weatherill, Friday 20th November, 7.30pm, Bishops Wood, concessions £8.
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