Recalling Fire presents: Stories for Sun and Moon

Gather in the afterglow of summer solstice for an evening of traditional oral storytelling.

Step between ancestral worlds whilst the veil is at its thinnest.

Meet ancient, wild characters.

Maybe, in the twilight, meet yourself.

What a beautiful evening. Thank you for the nourishment. I was moved to laugh and cry. I leave feeling more whole than when I arrived.
Participant, Urban Biodiversity

Who is this for?

Maybe you've never experienced the sheer energy of oral storytelling among adults.

Maybe, in the busy and distracted day-to-day, you're looking for sacred space.

Maybe your deep intuition is feeling called to something reverential.

Mesmeric, deeply moving and uplifting for a tired soul.
Those moments of stillness and reflection are still viscerally with me now.
Anona Dawson, Dorset Wildlife Trust

What can you expect?

'Crepuscular' is the word used for animals most active at dusk and dawn. You could call them creatures of twilight. With Recalling Fire events, that's what our souls will become. Like hare on moonlit snow. Calm, but vigilant. Hushed. 

Expect the evening to begin and end with softness. In-between, when the stories move, there's no telling what will come.

With undeniable connections to our history and the land, oral storytelling gives us the first threads of what it is to be indigenous to these islands. It might seem rare to us, but community storytelling has been practiced in cultures around the world for the vast majority of human history. We are the odd ones out.

For this unique evening, the storyteller's from Recalling Fire (www.recallingfire.com) will guide us to remember old ways through myths, ancient folklore, community and our own bodies.

I feel soothed to my bones.
Participant, Mossy Crow

When, where?

Newquay Orchard main building. 7.15pm-9.00pm. Storytelling begins at 7.30pm.

Arrive in good time to find a comfortable spot among the cushions. Knock your phone off. Prepare to quieten some of the busy thoughts and daily worries.

All storytelling will be happening indoors, but you will be grateful for something to wrap up in to stay warm and dry for fireside moments. There will be something warming to drink.

Pricing

£15pp

Lower-priced tickets are available for those without financial means. Please contact the team for this option. If you are in need of this assistance please know you are welcome, no questions asked:

https://www.recallingfire.com/contact

Who's holding this?

The sessions are held by oral storytellers Sam Crosby and Alys Harwood whose paths crossed at Martin Shaw's The Westcountry School of Myth on Dartmoor.

Find out more about the team here: www.recallingfire.com/about

What's the big idea?

Recalling Fire is a storyteller's reminder to pay attention to the fire we were all born with: wonder.

Gather in the words of our forebears and reconnect with our storied lands. Invite darkness. Travel beyond this era's boundaries of hard rationale and 'always summer', 'always on'. Follow your deep, animal intuition to be still. Share fire. Meet others.

Maybe, in the twilight, meet yourself.

To find out more about Recalling Fire, go to www.recallingfire.com

FAQ

How long does it last?

Storytelling begins promptly at 8pm and finishes at 9.30pm. Please arrive in time to be seated before the evening begins.

How do I get there?

The Orchard is 15 minutes walk from central Newquay, with good bus and train links.

If you're driving, park at Newquay Sports Centre, follow signs for Newquay Orchard and find your way along the espalier – the walkway beneath arches – you'll be guided from there.

What if it rains?

This event is taking place indoors, but there are moments of gathering outside. Please bring a waterproof jacket, there's bound to be at least an accent of Cornish weather on the evening.

Will I like it?

There's only one way to find out... As adults, it's a rare thing to hear 'Once upon a time'. Unless you've sat in community with a storyteller before, it's likely this evening will feel a little unusual to you. The irony is, it's one of the oldest creative practices we know.

What kind of stories are they?

The evening will be a mix of shorter stories leading into a longer myth. Tales of initiation, family, love and loss from the oral tradition all around the world.