Hello folks, Tonight is the first event of this year's Wild Tales, the storytelling festival along the coast of Wales, from Aberystwyth to Newport. Join us in the Bank Vault, Aberystwyth, tonight for... A Thing with Feathers - Jessie Wild Tuesday 26th May, 7:30pm - £6 / £8 (some tickets available on the door) A powerful telling, full of rich characters and vivid descriptions. Inspired by Emily Dickenson’s poem “Hope is the thing with Feathers” and Jessie’s own grief journey, “A Thing With...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, Happy (incoming) May Day! In April we had a special performance of the first adventures of Hermes, and how the lyre was invented, accompanied by lyre music! There were stories of Crow, time travel, three daughters with an unusual number of eyes, local folk and their lives, an Inn visited by a secret Saint, poetry, and an impromptu song... and next week we meet again! Looking forward to hearing the tales, poems, songs, and delights you've been gathering, and to welcoming your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, Are you enjoying the signs of Spring? Daffodils, occasional hours of sunlight, birds singing! What's not to love. Looking forward to hearing the tales, poems, songs, and delights you've been gathering next Wednesday, if you feel so inspired. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (every month) at 7pm! VENUE: Climate Shop Café Next Circle: Wednesday 4th March, 7-8:30pm at the Climate Shop Café, Market Street, Aberystwyth. Bring a short story, song, or poem or just your...
3 months ago • 1 min read
NOTE: this month's Fables is CANCELLED Hello all, Sorry folks, snow on the hills means at least half our regulars can't make it, and I'm sick and losing my voice so am reluctantly having to cancel tonight's Fables (turns out the best gift is to *not* share, sometimes) We'll be back on Wednesday 4th February. Stay in, stay warm, and if you're missing the stories tonight you can check out some of the tales from Fables in previous years on my YouTube channel here: Aber Fables & Other...
5 months ago • 1 min read
NOTE: due to snow please check your inbox on Wednesday afternoon before travelling in case of cancellation. Hello folks, Welcome to 2026! Looking forward to hearing the tales, poems, songs, and delights you've been gathering this Wednesday, if you feel so inspired. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (every month) at 7pm! VENUE: Climate Shop Café Next Circle: Wednesday 7th January, 7-8:30pm at the Climate Shop Café, Market Street, Aberystwyth. Bring a short story, song, or poem or...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, Wow what a summer! Wild Tales storytelling festival was wonderful, did you manage to catch any of the events? I've just gotten home from debuting a new show with Moth on the harp - which we shared a sneak preview of in the spring (watch the WIP sharing here!) As the nights lengthen again its time to gather on comfy sofas with a nice cuppa and share stories... Fables has found a new home in the Climate Shop. Have you been in to see the new shop yet? It is a gorgeous space, light...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, This month we have Fables (tomorrow) and Wild Tales, the storytelling festival along the coast of Wales, from Aberystwyth to Newport, from 9th-13th July. Join us on the first Wednesday of the month (every month) now at 7pm! BEACH FABLES Wednesday 2nd July, 7-8:30pm we'll be meeting on South Beach by the Hut, as in June. Bring a short story, song, or poem or just your listening heart. (And if you fancy a fire, pick up a couple of sticks to feed the flames.) Free entry, donations...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, Some news... the Goblins will be popping up in July, but first Fables next month. For Fables in 2025 we have moved to monthly! Join us on the first Wednesday of the month (every month) now at 7pm! HOWEVER, next Fables will be on the BEACH! Wednesday 4th June, 7-8:30pm the weather looks good so we'll be meeting on South Beach by the Hut! AND the marvellous Milly Jackdaw will be hosting this summery evening of tales by the sea. Bring a short story, song, or poem or just your...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Hello folks, Happy May Day! Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine! 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 tonight, Wednesday 7th May, 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 Happy thoughts, ~Halo Storyteller, Pagan Author, Goblin Wrangler PS: Please...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read