Covid strikes – and may have delayed our Guest teller for a few months, but stories were still there for the telling. An impromptu evening sprang up, introducing us to: the juiciest meal that was worth dying for, a ring …
Story night Blog
Malcolm reflects on “Stories for a Bright New Dawn”.
What a treat these open evenings are, with their informality and spontaneity. A group of 20 or so
people, sitting in a circle sharing stories. Moving with ease between folktales, adventures, flights of
imagination and slices of people’s lives.
Tellers …
Sara Parker-Fuller reflects on “Wandering About The Edge”
Nick Hennessey came to the Chillingham Arms in December to offer up a unique story telling. Whilst our bodies sat in the upstairs room we were transported to the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge where Nick grew up.
Imagine a
… Chris Bostock reflects on “Under the Greenwood Tree”
….and with one mighty leap of faith we were back. Oh, frabjous day! Yes – live once more, happy and delighted since we’ve only been to keep in touch via zoom for the last few months. We’ve been thrilled to …
Stories of Hope; Reflections by Emma Bowers
What is hope? Chris took us in search of wisdom to help us find out. We realised by the end of the story that the stillness and quiet that has been imposed on us by the Lockdown might make us …
Geoff and Cherry Forrester’s Reflections on The Old Woman and The Pilgrim
What joy it was to hear Vergine telling her stories. She wove tales within tales transporting her listeners from ordinary to extraordinary lands then into the fantastic and back again. She used the Zoom medium to particular effect in order …
Reflections on Story Medicine for the Madness from Norma Arthur
In these strange and troubled times, the soothing balm of Ashley’s voice and Ariel’s guitar helped those of us thirsty for connection to drink our fill. We sat at the feet of a master of tales, both naughty and nice. …
Ramblings in the Mist: Reflections on the evening by Pam Duesbury
There is always an anticipatory hush as we settle into a session of A Bit Crack Storytelling, and none more so than at the August 2021 meeting, when we were honoured to experience the supreme powers of Michael and Wendy …
A Celebration In Stories – Reflections from Gill Davison
Hello Everyone, a big thank you to all who joined our “Celebration of Stories” on Friday 2nd July, and, if your new to A Bit Crack storytelling events, welcome, I hope you will be able to join us at an …
Stories of Hope – Malcolm’s reflections
Storytellers: Heather, Tim and Gauri with Musicians Bex, Sharon and Dave
What a surprise it is that online storytelling can enter our home and our hearts in the way it does. How it can create a sense of community and …