Mendip Story Circle

Mendip Story Circle Mendip Story Circle bring the ancient art of storytelling alive. Stories, poems or ballads all come alive right in front of you!

The Circle is run by and for people who love the telling of ‘stories’, be they traditional, contemporary or whatever! Mendip Storytelling Circle meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at Ston Easton Village Hall, Green Street, BA3 4DA. Doors open at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start, finishing at 9.30pm. We would love you to come along and enjoy the magic of ‘story’. Mendip Storytelling Circle is a team

of 4 storytellers - Colin, Martin, Janet and Drift - each with their individual style and way of storytelling. Other pieces are performed by the audience and guests. You are welcome to come along and share your story or poem or song - or just sit back and listen, for what is story without listeners? If you do wish to perform, you may a book a slot on the night with the evenings host. There are 2 points to bear in mind - your piece should be no longer than 10 minutes and should not be read. Part of the magic of story is when it is told and woven in front of you, from memory. We would love to see (and hear!) from you at our next meeting! We ask people to make a contribution of £5 (where possible) to help with hall hire, heating and the interval tea, coffee and biscuits.

This week we saw the legendary Cath Little and Bronia Evers share their songs and stories of love, loss, renewal, and co...
11/04/2026

This week we saw the legendary Cath Little and Bronia Evers share their songs and stories of love, loss, renewal, and companionship in their incredible show, Beyond the Glass Mountain. It was a truly wonderful and enriching night, and we are so grateful to share it with our community!

Thank you again to Cath and Bronia, and thank you to our lovely audience. Sharing the magic of storytelling is a beautiful gift.

Our usual storytelling routine continues next month on the 13th of May, we're looking forward to seeing you there!

Just one week away and we are still so thrilled and excited to be able to offer this evening of stories, songs, and visu...
01/04/2026

Just one week away and we are still so thrilled and excited to be able to offer this evening of stories, songs, and visual magic. This is also a reminder that this evening's event will start at 7:30pm sharp, so get here early, folks!

Dear friendly folk of the Mendip Hills, April is fast arriving and with it a whole host of fantastic events near you! A...
31/03/2026

Dear friendly folk of the Mendip Hills, April is fast arriving and with it a whole host of fantastic events near you! As ever, the Mendip Story Circle is here with a run down of the what and when for the month 😄

--- Wednesday 1st April ---
April Folk Tales (Bristol) 7:30pm - 10pm
Folk Duo Swingletree return to Folk Tales!
Their repertoire spans everything from sea shanties to union songs, and even the odd music hall tune!
PLUS Storyteller and comedian Darren Hoskins travels in from the Forest of Dean with his collection of crankies.
Where: The Cabot Cruising Club, BS1 6SG (John sebastian Lightship).
https://www.instagram.com/darrenlhoskins/
Tickets: https://hdfst.uk/e150235

--- Thursday 2nd April ---
Paulton Folk Session Tunes (7:30pm - 8:30pm for a pre-session) Usual timing: 8:45pm - 10:30pm
A steady tunes session has been established leading into our singaround/playaround get-together.
Where: The Red Lion, High St, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7NW. Log your Car Reg No in the bar.

--- Wednesday 8th April ---
It's the Mendip Story Circle night! With a very special occasion with visiting storytellers to perform their spectacular show, Beyond the Glass Mountain
Everyone welcome, special timings due to tellers travel needs, we are starting at 7:30pm sharp. Entry may be delayed if you are late!
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green Street, Ston Easton BA3 4DA (off A37). Accessible facilities and step-free access as standard.
https://www.broniaevers.com/beyond-the-glass-mountain
www.mendipstorycircle.com

--- Sunday 12th April ---
Somerset Story Circle, 4pm - 6pm
Celebrating the oral tradition of storytelling, welcoming both listeners and tellers alike!
Where: Eli's pub (aka The Rose and Crown), Huish Episcopi TA10 9QT

--- Monday 20th April ---
Tales & Ale: The Bath Story Circle, 8pm
Tales & Ales takes place on the third Monday every month in the upstairs Library Bar at The Raven.
Where: The Raven, 7 Queen St, Bath BA1 1HE

Are you enjoying the lighter days? Us too! What better time to join local events and connect with your community - and w...
01/03/2026

Are you enjoying the lighter days? Us too! What better time to join local events and connect with your community - and we're here to help with your usual round up of what's what near you this March.

--- Thursday 5th March ---
Paulton Folk Session tunes, 8:45pm - 10:30pm
With an additional steady tunes session before the singing from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Note: this is in addition to the regular play-around get-together, not a substitute for it!
Where: The Red Lion, High St, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7NW. Log your Car Reg Number in the bar

--- Sunday 8th March ---
Somerset Story Circle, 4pm - 6pm
Celebrating the oral tradition of story telling, both listeners and tellers equally welcome!
Where: Eli's pub (aka The Rose and Crown), Huish Episcopi TA10 9QT

--- Wednesday 11th March ---
Mendip Story Circle, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Our wonderful MC will be Greg this evening, join him and us for a great night of entertainment!
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green Street, Ston Easton BA3 4DA (off A37)
A £5 donation if possible in the hat helps us keep the lights on and the kettle boiled!
www.mendipstorycircle.com

--- Monday 16th March ---
Tales & Ale, The Bath Story Circle, 8pm
Takes place every third Monday of the month
Where: The upstairs Library Bar at The Raven, Bath

--- Saturday 28th March ---
Bath Ceilidh, 7:30pm - 11pm
Ceilidh with the wonderful Diatonics and caller Phil Bassindale
Tickets £15, no bar - BYO
Where: Claverton Down Hall, Claverton Down Rd, Bath BA2 6DT
https://bathceilidhs.wixsite.com/info/event-list

--- Sunday 29th March ---
Frome Story Circle, 7pm - 9pm
Lara and Frome Story Circle warmly invite you to their monthly Storytelling Circle on the last Sunday of the month. Bring a story to tell or just come and listen in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Ages 14 and over
Where: Upstairs at The Three Swans pub, 16-17 King Street, Frome, BA11 1BH

✨BEYOND THE GLASS MOUNTAIN✨ 8th April 2026"Just beautiful art, theatre and storytelling, you had the audience enthralle...
03/02/2026

✨BEYOND THE GLASS MOUNTAIN✨ 8th April 2026
"Just beautiful art, theatre and storytelling, you had the audience enthralled."

Mendip Story Circle is delighted to host Cath Little and Bronia Evers for our April event to tell stories of love, loss, and renewal with words and moving pictures. If the living and the dead could speak, what questions would they ask of one another? How can love and our connection with the natural world help us to remember and renew the parts of ourselves that have been forgotten? Beyond the Glass Mountain weaves traditional and contemporary tales, spoken and sung, with the simple visual magic of crankie theatre.

This show is a collaboration between Cardiff-based singer and storyteller Cath Little and Stroud-based storyteller/crankie artist Bronia Evers. It will take place at the usual place and time, we're so excited to see you there!

https://www.broniaevers.com/beyond-the-glass-mountain

When: Wednesday 8th April, 7:30pm
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green St, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4DA
Accessible facilities and step-free access as standard.

Hello again! It's time for our February roundup - bringing you the top events in your local area. It's never been a bett...
03/02/2026

Hello again! It's time for our February roundup - bringing you the top events in your local area. It's never been a better time to engage with your community for joy and comfort!

--- Thursday 5th February ---
Paulton Folk Session tunes, 7:30pm/8:30pm
We’re trying something new for the Paulton Folk Night in February, we are having a steady tunes session before we start singing, this is an addition to having our regular singaround/playaround get-together, not a substitute for it!
Where: The Red Lion, High St, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7NW. Log your Car Reg No in the bar

--- Sunday 8th February ---
Somerset Story Circle, 4pm-6pm
Join Somerset at Eli's pub (aka The Rose and Crown) as they celebrate the oral tradition we welcome storytellers. Listeners are equally welcome.
Where: The Rose and Crown, Huish Episcopi TA10 9QT

--- Wednesday 11th February ---
Mendip Story Circle, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Our M.C. for this night will be Martin, come and join him for a great evening of entertainment!
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green Street, Ston Easton BA3 4DA
Accessible facilities and step-free entrance as standard
£5 donation in the hat if you can, please
www.mendipstorycircle.com

--- Monday 16th February ---
Tales & Ale, Bath Story Circle, 8pm
Tales & Ales takes place on the third Monday every month in the upstairs Library Bar at The Raven, Bath.

--- Sunday 22nd February ---
Frome Story Circle, 7pm - 9pm
Lara and Frome Story Circle warmly invite you to their monthly Storytelling Circle on the last Sunday of the month. Bring a story to tell or just come and listen in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Ages 14 and over.
Where: Upstairs at The Three Swans pub, 16-17 King Street, Frome, BA11 1BH

--- Saturday 28th February ---
"Touching the Light" 7:30pm - 9:00pm
With award-winning theatrical storyteller, Sharon Jacksties
Where: The Front Room, Weston -super-Mare BS23 1FF
https://frontroomwsm.com/event/touching-the-light-storytelling-by-sharon-jacksties

Happy (belated) New Year! We hope that you had a good 2025, and we're looking forward to 2026; as such, here is your rou...
14/01/2026

Happy (belated) New Year! We hope that you had a good 2025, and we're looking forward to 2026; as such, here is your round up for the events happening in the area this month:

--- Saturday 17th January ---
Kilmersdon Wassail, 3pm
Where: The Community Orchard, Ames Lane , Kilmersdon (BA3 5TA)
Details: 07773 044285

Bath Ceilidh, 7:30pm - 11pm
No bar, BYOB!
Ceilidh Band “Banter” Tickets £15
Where: Claverton Down Hall, Claverton Down Rd, Bath BA2 6DT
https://bathceilidhs.wixsite.com/info/event-details/banter-ceilidh

--- Sunday 18th January ---
Bishop Sutton Wassail, 3pm
Featuring a cash bar and a huge bonfire!
Ticketed event! Tickets include hotdog. Adults £5, Child £2.50
Where: The nurseries yard Bonhill Road, Bishop Sutton (BS39 5TS)
Please walk down from the village, disabled parking by arrangement.
www.suttontheatre.com

Stories at Ruskin Mill, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Fiona Eadie plus Ashley Howard and Kelvin Hall £6 adult £5 Child (£12 family)
All welcome, 5 to 105!
Where: Ruskin Milll, Old Bristol Rd, Nailsworth, Stroud GL6 0LA
www.fionaeadiestoryteller.com

--- Monday 19th January ---
Tales & Ale, Bath Story Circle, 8pm
Tales & Ales takes place on the third Monday every month in the upstairs Library Bar at The Raven.

--- Sunday 25th January ---
Frome story circle, 7pm - 9pm
Lara and Frome Story Circle warmly invite you to their monthly Storytelling Circle on the last Sunday of the month. Bring a story to tell or just come and listen in a relaxed and welcoming space. Ages 14 and over.
Where: Upstairs at The Three Swans pub, 16-17 King Street, Frome, BA11 1BH

After a short end of year break, we're back again!! With the days lengthening it is our absolute pleasure to invite you ...
13/01/2026

After a short end of year break, we're back again!! With the days lengthening it is our absolute pleasure to invite you to the regularly scheduled story circle evening this week in Ston Easton (actually tomorrow!). We're looking forward to seeing you there.

--- Details ---
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green St, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4DA
When: Wednesday 14th January, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Accessible facilities and step free entrance as standard

This is your friendly neighbourhood story circle reminding you that the monthly meeting is happening THIS Wednesday, 17t...
15/12/2025

This is your friendly neighbourhood story circle reminding you that the monthly meeting is happening THIS Wednesday, 17th December, 7:30pm. Last month we had an amazing turn out and we can't wait to see you again and share the warmth and joy that can be found in our community! Whether your keen to share or excited to listen, the circle would not be the same without you, see you soon!

--- The details ---
When: Wednesday 17th December, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green St, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4DA
Accessible facilities and step-free entrance as standard

Greetings! With the cold weather settling in, it's a perfect time to remind all of you lovely people at home that this m...
02/12/2025

Greetings! With the cold weather settling in, it's a perfect time to remind all of you lovely people at home that this month's story circle will be happening on the THIRD Wednesday, the 17th December from 7:30pm - 9:30pm (ish!). This is our Christmas circle and in the spirit of giving, all donations will go to the Trussell Trust who run local food banks.
https://www.trussell.org.uk/

--- The usual details ---
Where: Ston Easton Village Hall, Green St, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4DA
Accessible facilities and step-free entrance as standard
https://www.mendipstorycircle.com

What a fantastic turn out this month! It was a joy to see both old and new friends alike and to share the merriment and ...
18/11/2025

What a fantastic turn out this month! It was a joy to see both old and new friends alike and to share the merriment and laughter with you all. Thank you to everyone who came to listen and to share, it wouldn’t be the same without you and we can’t wait to see you again!

As a reminder, next month’s story circle will be held on the 17th December (the third Wednesday this time!). Bring your friends, bring your family, and share in the beautiful art of storytelling.

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Ston Easton Village Hall
Radstock
BA34DA

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7:30pm - 10pm

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