The importance of oral storytelling

The importance of oral storytelling

You will come across them everywhere:  men who have trouble expressing themselves in company through the medium of speech.  For many this is a habit which begins in early adolescence and continues into later life.  This preference for remaining mute may stem from a...
Make the best of the publishing revolution

Make the best of the publishing revolution

This is the first of a 12 month programme of MI meetings. The format is a simple one. A theme each month will be offered. A short introduction followed by discussion and questions and answers. No experience needed. Interested in publishing a book? In recent years the...
Bowiephobia

Bowiephobia

I well remember returning to school in the autumn of 1972 and someone having a copy of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.  Even on my portable, battery-powered, monophonic record player it sounded amazing.  Like nothing I had ever heard...
Pitt Stop open afternoon

Pitt Stop open afternoon

Over the course of a very congenial few hours last Saturday we were entertained by music, storytelling and a variety of games, while the dry bar kept us fed and watered. Guitarist Ed Harkness sang self-penned songs reminiscent of the English whimsy of Nick Drake or...