Hello story-lovers and goblin friends! Can't wait to see you all this Saturday, 8th March, for the fourth Goblin Masquerade!!! And if you're in Aber and fancy an evening of storytelling, our monthly story-circle Fables is on tonight - Wednesday 5th March, at the Bookshop by the Sea, 7 Market Road, - from 6:30 - 8pm - entry by donation. GOBLINS: We have a marvellous line up for you on Saturday, with free entertainment throughout the market from 1-6pm, a costume competition at 4pm, and gorgeous...
6 days ago • 3 min read
Hello folks! Happy New Year! For Fables in 2025 we have a change of day - same venue, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month (every month) at 6:30pm! Join us next on Wednesday 5th February, 6:30-8pm at the Bookshop by the Sea (7 Market St, Aberystwyth) Bring a short story, song, or poem or just your listening heart. Free entry, donations welcome. Join the Fables FB Group Here And, in case you missed it: The Fourth Goblin Masquerade will be on Saturday 8th March 2025 at Borth Community...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! A quick reminder for tomorrow's Fables - story-sharing circle, and an update... due to the storm we're moving online this month! Join me on Zoom Saturday 7th December, 7pm (UK time) and bring your listening hearts, and a story, song, or poem if you'd like to share! Fables Facebook Event page (with all the details) here. Direct Zoom Link (Please make sure you set your screen name before joining, generic account names like "ipad4" look like bots so won't be let in.) Join the Fables...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! It's that time of year when I open the gates for applications from Traders and Performers for the Goblin Masquerade in 2025!!! We're looking for both performers and interesting stalls for our Goblin Market. This year we're branching out with space for buskers too! Traders - Apply here Performers - Apply here The Fourth Goblin Masquerade will be on Saturday 8th March 2025 at Borth Community Hall 1pm-6pm - the goblin market (with free entry and entertainment all day!) 7-11pm - the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! Happy Friday the 13th! Three weeks to go until our October storytelling circle in the Bookshop by the Sea... The nights are drawing in and it's the perfect time for some stories in a cosy bookshop. Come and listen or have a go... It's also time to SAVE THE DATE for the Goblin Masquerade in 2025!!! Saturday 8th March 2025 Borth Community Hall 1pm-6pm - the goblin market (with free entry and entertainment all day!) 7-11pm - the fairytale ball! (an evening of music and dancing where...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! Just a quick update for you this month... I've been brushing off my top hat and pulling out the Goblin Circus stories to maybe share at Fable this weekend... It's been a little while since the Circus has had a chance to come out and I've been experimenting with Kamishibai ("paper theatre") art to accompany them! I hope you can make it! A sneak peek of the magic of the Goblin Circus... June Fables This Weekend Our next Fables is on Saturday 1st June at The Bookshop by the Sea,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! I've finally recovered from the mischief that was The THIRD Goblin Masquerade in Borth, organised by the Goblin Circus, which was utterly wonderful! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the Market and the Ball, to all the performers and traders and volunteers who made it possible. Can't wait for next year... (and we might be brewing some extra events too... who fancies an afternoon of merfolk and sirens in Aberystwyth? Watch this space...) I've been sharing updates on...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks! Oh my goodness... there's only... One Week to Go!!! The Goblin Masquerade is on Saturday 9th March, in Borth Community Hall. Evening tickets are now available! Goblin Masquerade Details At the Goblin Market! The Goblin Market (with free entry and entertainment all afternoon) runs from 1pm - 6pm, and we have some amazing folk lined up to bring delight to all who attend! Check out the performers here! I'm here today to tell you all about our lovely market traders - Check out their...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hello folks! One Month to Go!!! And The Goblin Masquerade is on Saturday 9th March, in Borth Community Hall. Evening tickets are now available! Goblin Masquerade Details The Afternoon Entertainment! The Goblin Market (with free entry) runs from 1pm - 6pm, and we have some amazing folk lined up to bring delight to all who attend! In no particular order, here are your wonderful performers for the afternoon, including storytellers, musicians, dancers, and robots! Sonya Smith - Sonya Smith is a...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read