#Storyteller & educator, PhD (#folklore, myth, history, culture, psychogeography, literature) plus music fan, husband, father & armchair activist ✊
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Joined November 2009
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V well-put open letter to Education Secretary against legislation that supports far-right presence at universities. Please do sign. goodlaw.social/befee4
Back speaking for @SeedTalks on 17th Nov, this time at @wardrobeleeds! The British #Folklore of Stone Circles - archaeology, historical beliefs and our ongoing fascination with these prehistoric monuments. Grab one of the last few tickets! #Leeds eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-briti…
#Storytelling from Finnish epic The #Kalevala, 14/11, West Rocks Hotel, #Eastbourne! Do join us, these stories are deep, stirring and magical - just right for dark autumn nights. Price includes homemade Asian food and a drink. Email wrhmanager[at]gmail.com to book!
#Storytelling from medieval #folklore online tonight AND watch later! Ghosts, fairies, extraordinary lives and more from the pens of medieval writers - all reported as true...! Grab a space now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/200287800…
ALT A medieval manuscript image of a monk writing, overlaid with a photograph of a prehistoric mound covered in trees.
The government is failing to tackle global heating – so we’re forcing it to take action. Will you join us? goodlawproject.org/s/56fb10 via @goodlawproject
#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle our water.
We need:
⚡ 100% clean power
💧 Zero water waste
🗣️ Local community consent
Sign the petition to stop data centres harming communities and environment: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… via @38degrees
Just days to go! Promised Land: The Myths of Rock'n'Roll - rock icons reimagined as world myths! A #storytelling meets music extravaganza at Guesthouse Storytellers, #Newhaven, 13th Oct - book now at tickettailor.com/events/xant… @RobbJJohnson @XantheGresham
#Rocknroll #storytelling back again! Thanks to @XantheGresham, @robbjohnsonofficial and I will be bringing the Myths for Our Times to the Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven on Tues 13th Oct - a duo performance of storytelling, music, fire and glory! Book now: tickettailor.com/events/xant…
Thrilled to have an article in new edition of @PreternaturePSU! "Maidens, Monsters and More" "Maidens, Monsters and More" maps British folklore of water beings, assessing regional patterns in context of history and psychogeography. Read FREE 'til 18/11 at bit.ly/4xDggL5!
Nearly time! Tues 1st Sep, @21soho AND #livestream - petrifications, punishments and purifying waters: delve into the #Folklore of Stone Circles with @SeedTalks and myself! Book a place now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-briti…
Coming up in a couple of weeks! A new @SeedTalks talk for you all, on the #folklore and dreams that have gathered around Britain's stone circles. In-person at @21Soho AND livestreamed! Book now at eventbrite.co.uk/e/199292286…
Show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name now goodlawproject.org/s/c9c589
Just a couple of days to go! Come hear about #sussex fairy #folklore - past and present, expected and unexpected! @MintPevensey, 2-3pm, Sun 16/8 - book at eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-fa…
I just shared my views on community, trust, and what divides the UK in The National Conversation. Make sure your local area is represented in this major @OxfordDemSci research project. Have your say here: national-conversation.ox.ac.… #TheNationalConversation #UK
Eminently reasonable appeal for dignity at work: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/s…
Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire - Sign the Petition! c.org/TRG76v7hjZ via @UKChange
Did you know that the first rail services went back into public ownership this week? Potentially v positive news! BUT still some wrinkles to iron out - please sign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/e… via @megaphoneuk
The past didn't go anywhere - it's here with you! Local antifascist history in story and song: Worthing and the Spanish Civil War, Fri 22nd May, Audioactive - book now, see you there: eventbrite.com/e/worthing-an…
Yesterday being St George's day, I felt like telling my take on Wild Edric. Up for free on Patreon, have a look if you wish! #storytelling #folklore patreon.com/posts/english-st…
#Storytelling, self-care and #medicaleducation! Was delighted to give the @BSMSMedSchool Monthly Lecture in April, combining my Student Adviser work, PhD research, and Med School teaching! Watch here: youtu.be/lexGHrSNetU?si=my-k… Have fun!
