Every one has a story to tell, but can you tell it? Do you get tongue-tied or terrified speaking in public? Do you wish you were more eloquent? Able to entertain friends, family, even a paying audience? Tap into your creative potential today! There are few things more satisfying than saying what you mean and meaning what you say in an engaging, articulate way. We all need to express ourselves. We all deserve to be heard, our stories to be told. We all should have a chance to shine... well, this is it! Kevan Manwaring, author of The Bardic Handbook and professional storyteller will share his skills and knowledge as a 21 st Century bard. Winner of the Bardic Chair of Bath, he teaches a storytelling course for the University of Bath, and creative writing for the Open University. The day will consist of a mixture of practical activities, discussion, feedback, & fun! The atmosphere will be informal and encouraging, the tutor supportive and informative. There will be some gentle voice and movement exercises (within your capacity). Information sheets will be handed out, but bring pen & paper for making notes, and some water. No previous experience necessary. Venue: St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath. Time 1-4pm. Cost £30 (£20 concs)

Every one has a story to tell, but can you tell it? Do you get tongue-tied or terrified speaking in public? Do you wish you were more eloquent? Able to entertain friends, family, even a paying audience? Tap into your creative potential today! There are few things more satisfying than saying what you mean and meaning what you say in an engaging, articulate way. We all need to express ourselves. We all deserve to be heard, our stories to be told. We all should have a chance to shine... well, this is it! Kevan Manwaring, author of The Bardic Handbook and professional storyteller will share his skills and knowledge as a 21 st Century bard. Winner of the Bardic Chair of Bath, he teaches a storytelling course for the University of Bath, and creative writing for the Open University. The day will consist of a mixture of practical activities, discussion, feedback, & fun! The atmosphere will be informal and encouraging, the tutor supportive and informative. There will be some gentle voice and movement exercises (within your capacity). Information sheets will be handed out, but bring pen & paper for making notes, and some water. No previous experience necessary. Venue: St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath. Time 1-6pm. Cost £30 (£20 concs)

Poetry, storytelling and acoustic music featuring Bards of Bath & special guests. Come and celebrate the Celtic New Year with us! Adults & accompanied children only. Bring a pumpkin to honour your ancestors. Refreshments, but you're welcome to BYO
Venue: St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe, Bath Time 7pm.

90 minutes of entertainment and enchantment around the city of Sulis led by a Bard of Bath, Tues-Sun, 7.30pm, April-September
Tel: 01225 334204 www.bardicwalks.co.uk

Each year in the Autumn Tallyessin runs a Bardic Retreat - a time to reflect as we turn to the Inward Spiral of the year. Replenish the Cauldron on an awen-filled island: Iona, Bardsey, Lundy, the Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly & others. This year we go to Iona, the Sacred Isle of Druids

Love poetry? Wild about the landscape? Nuts about nature? In this relaxed and enjoyable summer school you will have a chance to find inspiration in the beautiful countryside surrounding Culverhay, compose and craft poetry. Each 3 hour session will comprise of varied writing activities, feedback on poetry in progress and a short walk in the immediate vicinity to engage the senses and fire the imagination - to a local beauty spot where we will enjoy a daily poetry picnic, reciting our words and those of our favourite bards (weather permitting). You'll need to bring pen, paper, a notebook, packed lunch and suitable clothing and footwear for a brief walk over fields and through woodlands.

Introductory weekend of exciting new 9 month course with Kevan Manwaring (author of The Bardic Handbook ) set over 6 weekends in a magical landscape. Awaken the bard within. Location Glastonbury. www.isleofavalonfoundation.com

On 1st February 2008 in Glastonbury I'll be hosting an enchanting evening of music, storytelling and poetry featuring the Bards of Bath & Glastonbury to celebrate the start of The Way of the Bard course and the launch of The Book of the Bardic Chair, edited by yours truly and featuring contributions from Ronald Hutton, Caitlin Matthews, RJ Stewart, Graham Harvey, Greywolf, Moyra Caldecott and others (published by RJ Stewart Books www.rjstewart.net ). Come and celebrate the festival sacred to the goddess of the bards, Brighid, in the Isle of Avalon. George's Room, Glastonbury Experience, Doors open 7pm , £8/6. Tickets/FFI: Tel:01458 833933 www.isleofavalonfoundation.com