Publications and Events
Storytelling Course in Greece at Whitsun, May 29th to June 5th and September - 4th to 11th 2010
Time for swimming in the Aegean and walking the old donkey paths in the wild and historic Pelion hills. Seaside accommodation in The Eden Hotel, Agios Ioannis, Pelion, Greece (www.greekhotel.com then to EdenHotel/Agios_Ioannis/Pelion)
Daily Programme: Morning session researching and developing stories and story skills, voice and movement. Afternoon - free to swim and explore. Evenings - for storytelling practice, culminating in final evening event at nearby Kalikalos holiday centre (www.kalikalos.com)
Facilitator: Josie Felce has 15 years experience as a storyteller and workshop facilitator.
Fee: £300 for B & B and course fee or local camping plus £100 course fee
Booking: Send £100 deposit by 1 May (to address below).
Help in finding flights to Volos or Thessalonika and onward bus to Agios Ioannis.
Josie Felce, Flat F, Thrupp House, Gunhouse Lane, Stroud, Glos. GL5 2DD
Telephone 01453 763459
click here for pdf brochure.
The Easter Hare is an ancient story giving the origins of the word 'Easter' and hares bringing eggs at springtime. It is more than a children's story book,as it has notes on the animals, ways to dramatise the story, and words of encouragement on the how and why of telling stories. It is of interest to teachers, parents and storytellers. It can be used in multifaith groups, as it brings out the natural feelings we have at springtime, on which the Christian celebration of Easter stands.
The Goddess Eostre calls the animals to take her springtime message round the world. The stag, hawk, salmon, and hare race each other, but only the hare completes the journey. Eostre gives the hare an egg laid by a raven, as a way of demonstrating her message. It is a story about the renewal of love and the resurrection of life through ancient Celtic eyes.
Available from the address below at £4.50 each (includes pp to
UK addresses)
Five or more copies £3.00 each (wholesale)
Send a cheque to “J.Felce”
Flat F, Thrupp House,
Gunhouse Lane,
Stroud
GL5 2DD
Enquiries: tel: 01453-763459/ 00 44 1453 763459
Published by Rhiannon Press
This is the first in a series of stories round the seasons which awaken us to their natural rhythms.
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"The children were enchanted by the story and its charming illustrations, and really enjoyed exploring the animal characters through sound and movement. They made masks and we acted out a little drama in the woods, which was a real hit with their parents. It was wonderful to see how this little story brought to life in everyone's minds elements of Easter celebrations that have long needed explaining." Helen Moore, Forest School leader and children's author, www.natures-words.co.uk |  |
