Monday 11th June: Open Storytellers in Frome

Wonderful! Monday the 11th of June saw The Somerset Journey travel to Frome where we were delighted to have been invited to spend a day with The Open Storytellers who are based in The Black Swan Arts Centre in the town.

We had a great day exchanging songs, stories and making noise!

http://www.openstorytellers.org.uk/pages/index.html#sos

Poetry inspired by The Somerset Journey...

A gentle breeze results in showers

Of petals pulled from spring’s new flowers

Soothful susurrus of moving leaves

That drape vivacious summer trees

 

Autumnal hues of gold and rust

Soon ripped away by icy gusts

Roaring gales that tear and blow

Pile and sculpt great drifts of snow

 

Clouds pursued across the blue

Shapes melding into forms anew

Cotton white, they drift; serene

Peaceful as a languid dream

 

Lifting the wings of bird in flight

The skylark strives for lofty heights

Wires thrummed like guitar strings

Complement the song it sings

 

Dandelion robbed of seed

The barest breath will set them free

Fluffy fibres catch the air

Dropped here, and there, and everywhere

 

Green fields ripple like water’s flow

Stalks of reed bend to-and-fro

Currents of air meander by

Mirroring the river, which mirrors the sky

 

Raucous flocks of seagulls play

Between crashing waves whipped into spray

Sea breezes blow without relent

Carrying the ocean’s briny scent

 

Open moor and mountain peaks

Kites and chimes and drying sheets

Bunting strings and white boat sails

In all these things the wind prevails

 

Zephyrs and foens, siroccos and storms

Myriad names, and different forms

Racing ‘round the world with ease

To follow its journey, just catch the breeze!

 

Erin Awon  2012

 

 

 

If you have felt inspired to write a poem, a story or song as result of the Somerset Journey then please get in contact with us, we'd love to hear from you! Email: somersetjourney@yahoo.co.uk

 

Meet the team who built and designed the Wind Gathering vehicle!

Monday June 25th- Creative Workshop Open evening, Bridgwater

06.00pm - 08.00pm

See amazing man-made vehicles, meet and talk to the designers and artists, hear the Big Noise Street Band, see footage and images of past events. Let your imagination dream a little!
AT: 5A Crypton Industrial Estate, Bristol Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 4SY.

For further info and to book a place please contact Charlie Deardon at charlie@creativesomerset.com

Scythe Green Fair

What a wonderful day to be catching the breeze at The Scythe Green Fair nr Muchelney! The Somerset Journey has come to the end of its 'on the road' visits with todays' fair being the last event we'll be performing at until 'The Battle for the Winds' in Weymouth on Saturday 28th of July. In between now and then we'll be taking inspiration from all the songs, sounds and stories gathered on our journey to create our performance for BFTW in July. We have loved visiting people in Somerset, from schools, nurseries, a hospital, villages, fairs and festivals and more! A big thank you to all who have welcomed us, shared a story, told a tale and gathered the wind with us!

The Somerset Journey concludes soon where we will be joined by the other South West Counties in The Battle for the Winds! Please join us on Saturday 28th July.

Stay tuned for news in the run up to BFTW on this blog. We'd also like to carry the journey on later in the year, so please watch this space....

Coming soon! The Somerset Journey presents...

Its free! Please contact us to book a seat if interested. Email somersetjourney@yahoo.co.uk

Glastonbury Abbey and The Abbot's Kitchen

Today (Sunday 10th June) the wind blew us toward Glastonbury Abbey, where from 11.00 to 04.00 we told stories and performed to the Abbeys' visitors. The Wind Gathering Vehicle (which still needs a name?! Let us know if you have any suggestions.*) was parked outside The Abbot's Kitchen which was a fantastic venue to make some noise and tell some tales. The weather did not dampen our spirits and it was a fantastic day in what are very beautiful surroundings. Thank you to all at the Abbey who welcomed us and visited during the day. Please contact us and let us know what you thought or share some of your photos from the day. *Email: somersetjourney@yahoo.co.uk

Watch out for helicopters! At Musgrove Park Hospital

A few images from The Somerset Journey's visit to Musgrove Park Hospital on Tuesday 22nd May. Seen here on the helicopter landing pad outside the front of the hospital. The team spent the day recording the sounds of the hospital, speaking to patients and staff as well as storytelling in the courtyard inside the hospital grounds.

You may hear more of the sounds we recorded on our visit when the hospital has an exhibition to commemorate 70 years of Musgrove Park Hospital!

Visit http://www.artforlife.nhs.uk/ for more details.