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Storytelling in West Wales (with Goblins!)

Storytelling events, including the Goblin Masquerade in Borth, West Wales - an annual mini-festival for steampunk and fantasy lovers with music, storytelling, a market, and a fairytale ball! Sign up here for updates!

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July Fables on the Beach and Wild Tales Storytelling Festival!

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...

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...

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...

Hello folks, Hope you made it through April Fool's day with joy, and avoided the pranks! 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 2nd April, 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, a BIG thank you The Fourth Goblin Masquerade was a...

Cream and Red Goblin Masquerade flyer with line drawing of a raven waving a red ribbon - info as inside email!

Hello story-lovers and goblin friends! Just in case you missed it... It's TOMORROW - Saturday, 8th March, the fourth Goblin Masquerade, from 1pm onward in Borth!!! 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 wares to peruse and purchase. (Bring cash, some traders have card machines but not all.) And then it's music and dancing and dressing up time! Come hang out at the Goblin Ball, enjoy...

Goblin Masquerade flyer - info inside

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...

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...

Fables story circle title card - dark blue with a full moon shining through dark trees, text as info in email.

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...

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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...

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...