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Supporting & celebrating the creative voices of older/aging/elder women. Poetry & spoken word events. Created and hosted by Beccy Golding.

Stone the Crones is about recognising the energy, wisdom, talent and creativity of older / aging / elder women. Bristol’s women have long been at the cutting edge of creativity in the city – it is important that as they age their experience, skills, cultural capital and strong fierce voices are not lost. Expect open mic slots and two headlining sets from established older / aging / elder women poe

ts / spoken word performers. Audience is open to all - every age, gender and community is welcome. There may be some audience participation and games but don't worry there will be no pressure - this is a welcoming, friendly, supportive event with feel good vibes. After the formal event there will be time to hang out and socialise to a backing track of classic 80s tunes. The venue is the gorgeous café at Windmill Hill City Farm*, spilling out into the farmyard if the weather is good. There will be bar snacks, hot & cold drinks & alcohol available to purchase at the counter.

*Windmill Hill City Farm is in Bedminster, South Bristol, abut 15 minutes walk from the centre of town, on good bus & train routes. Funded by Bristol City Council Originators Fund. Thanks to Kate Evans for the image - see more of her work here www.cartoonkate.co.uk

03/04/2024

This Sunday - 3pm - free!

22/03/2024

We're very excited that we have an event coming up on Sunday 7 April, 3pm at Knowle Constitutional Club.
This is a Word of Mouth/Stone the Crones collaboration, hosted by the wonderful Bertel Martin, with sets from three Stone the Crones favourites: Melanie Branton, Doreen Baidoo and Beccy Golding
This will be a lovely welcoming Sunday afternoon gig. The event is FREE but we will pass the hat around and welcome your donations.

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/428686993013902

21/03/2024

We're very excited that we have an event coming up on Sunday 7 April at Knowle Constitutional Club.
This is a Word of Mouth/Stone the Crones collaboration, hosted by the wonderful Bertel Martin, with sets from three Stone the Crones favourites: Melanie Branton, Doreen Baidoo and Beccy Golding.
This will be a lovely welcoming Sunday afternoon gig. The event is FREE but we will pass the hat around and welcome your donations.

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/428686993013902

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day!
Thank you and three cheers to all the poets, writers, workshop attenders, audience members, supporters and everyone that has been part of Stone the Crones in any way - so proud of you all.
Let's celebrate us and our powerful creative voices!

02/03/2024

Beautiful poetry on ageing created at our workshop today for Bristol Women's Voice International Women's Day Celebration

01/03/2024

Free Poetry Workshop with Beccy Golding from Stone the Crones at Bristol's International Women's Day Celebration tomorrow.
11.30am-12.15pm, Saturday 2 March 2024.
A fun and friendly session using creative writing to explore aging. No previous writing experience necessary.
Then maybe you'll decide to join the open mic from 3-4.15pm.
This free event is run by
10am-5pm this Saturday at City Hall, Bristol.
Full programme on the BWV website.
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27/02/2024

Free Poetry Workshop with Beccy Golding from Stone the Crones
at Bristol's International Women's Day Celebration this weekend.
11.30am-12.15pm, Saturday 2 March 2024.
A fun and friendly session using creative writing to explore aging. No previous writing experience necessary.
Then maybe you'll decide to join the open mic from 3-4.15pm.
This free event is run by Bristol Women's Voice.
10am-5pm this Saturday at City Hall, Bristol.
Full programme here:
https://www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/international-womens-day-bristol/international-womens-day-2024/

04/09/2023

We're sorry that we have made the decision to cancel the Moving through Landscapes afternoon later this month.
We still think it's a great idea to combine walking with creative writing, and will run the workshop in the future when the timing is better.

31/08/2023

Aw - our first ever official newsletter! If you've signed up to our mailing list it should be in your inbox now (check your junk!). If not you can read it here.
With news of our new Walking Through Landscapes workshop on Saturday 16 September.
https://mailchi.mp/6e6a11688d4a/stone-the-crones-new-workshop-coming-soon

03/08/2023

If anyone is coming to Valley Fest this weekend, please come and see us on the Milk Poetry stage.
We are on at
- 3-4pm on Friday
- 3-4pm on Saturday
(the programme is incorrect, we're not on Sunday)
We have 6 incredible crone-poets performing over the two days, plus our host Beccy Golding.
Come and join us for some ROARING!

Stone the Crones celebrates the powerful creative voices of older/aging/elder women. Stone the Crones are bringing two spoken word sets to Valley Fest – … Read more Stone the Crones

28/07/2023

Save the Date!
Saturday 16 September, 2-6pm, at The Beehive Centre, Stretford Road, St George BS5 7AW.
Moving through Landscapes: Nordic Walking & Creative Writing afternoon with Subitha Baghirathan of Let's Walk Bristol & Beccy Golding of Stone the Crones.
Learn techniques of Nordic Walking with Subitha in nearby St George Park, then flow the movement & energy into some creative writing with Beccy.
No experience necessary, all welcome. Ticket prices between £30-£40 per person.
More details coming soon.

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