Blether Tay-gither

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Blether Tay-Gither is back!

After a summer hiatus we are getting back on track and meeting this month at Dudhope Castle in Dundee.

With the signs of harvest all around we thought it would be a fitting theme.

And there are no shortage of stories from around the world that link with the harvest.

So come along and tell a tale, listen, and have a cup of tea.

Tuesday September 26th – 7pm – 9pm

Dudhope Castle

Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Once again we are meeting in person at Dudhope Castle this coming Tuesday – 27th September.

Time : 7pm to 9pm

Venue: Dudhope Castle, Dudhope Park

Our theme this month if you need one is “Games.”

Join us with a story or just come to listen. There are many types of games that feature in stories, depending on the definition of game; those that are played briefly for fun, celebratory and annual competitions and contests, tricks and pranks, and the games people play.

Join us with a story to tell or just come to listen.

It is not a cafe but we do have access to a kettle and we’ll bring some tea and coffee but if you’d prefer, you are welcome to bring your own.

Hope to see you there.   

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Once again we are meeting tonight in the historic Dudhope Castle where we have been offered the use of a lovely space.

It is a little out of the city centre but there is plenty parking and the 28 bus goes in that direction – there is a bus stop just a couple of minutes walk from the castle.

Time : 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Our Theme this month if you need one is “Spinning Tales and Weaving Words.”

We are exploring stories of weaving, spinning, fabric, cloth, or any variations on this theme. The world of stories has many tales related to the magic of cloth. weaving, and spinning, some of our most classic western fairytales have this as the central craft.

But as always you can tell any tale you please, or just come along for a listen and a blether.

Note : It is not a cafe but we do have access to a kettle and we’ll bring some tea and coffee but if you’d prefer, you are welcome to bring your own.

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

We attempted to meet in-person in May but were thwarted at the last minute.

So we are going to try again tonight, this time in the historic Dudhope Castle where we have been offered the use of a lovely space.

It’s a little out of the town centre but there is plenty parking and the 28 bus goes in that direction and there is a bus stop just a couple of minutes walk from the castle.

Date: Tuesday 28th June

Time : 7pm to 9pm

Venue: Dudhope Castle

Dudhope Park

Dundee

DD3 6HF

Our Theme this month if you need one is “Celebrations.”    Join us with a story or just come to listen.

It is not a cafe but we do have access to a kettle and we’ll bring some tea and coffee but if you’d prefer, your welcome to bring your own.

Hope to see you there!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

March sees our 15th birthday and our Zoom meeting is this evening!

Our theme (if you need one) is THE MOON – all welcome!

The Zoom meeting details are :

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither – March

Time: Mar 29, 2022 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83241440387

Meeting ID: 832 4144 0387

Passcode: wormmoon

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Our first meeting of 2022 just so happens to fall on Burns Night tonight so we celebrating with the theme of Scottish Tales.

So join us with your haggis and a dram, whisky, tea, or Irn Bru will do.

Look forward to seeing you then!

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither Monthly Storytelling Club

Time: Jan 25, 2022 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86719667337

Meeting ID: 867 1966 7337

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our November Blether on Zoom!

Tuesday 30th November 7pm to 9pm

Our theme if you want one is “Hills and Glens”

Bringing the theme into the landscape of Scotland for November. Stories abound in the hills and glens, those of real life and those of legend and the supernatural. 

Join us this month and share a story, it could even be a personal anecdote about an experience in the hills and glens.

Log in details are :

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither

Time: Nov 30, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87986285393

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our July Blether on Zoom. 

Today – Tuesday 27th July – 7pm – 9pm. 

This month’s theme for those who want a theme is THINGS THAT GROW.

From noses, to beanstalks, to people, to porridge, the stories of the world are filled with things that grow, often larger than life.

Join the storytellers of Blether Tay-Gither tonight as we weave stories on the theme of Things that Grow, or maybe not.

We welcome stories of any kind or theme on any given month. So do come along with a story or simply join us to listen and have a blether.

Details to join:

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither Monthly Storytelling Club July 2021.

Time: Jul 27, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81637113784

Meeting ID: 816 3711 3784

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our May Blether on Zoom

Tuesday 25th May – 7pm to 9pm

This month’s theme for those who want a theme is is Gardens but feel free to share any story, poem or song you would like to share.  We’re very informal and not at all strict.   Limit 10 mins max please. 

There’s no shortage of tales about what goes on in the gardens of Scotland. It is often the dwelling place for all sorts of odd creatures, as well as the setting for moments of romance, deception, and intrigue; and sometimes all those wrapped up together.

Join us at Blether this May to share a tale or just have a listen. We are a welcome and forgiving bunch so please feel at ease to share a tale.

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither Monthly Storytelling Club
Time: May 25, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501190059
Meeting ID: 835 0119 0059

Hope to see you there!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our April Blether on Zoom

Tuesday 27th April – 7pm to 9pm

This month’s theme for those who want a theme is is Rebels, Bandits, and Outlaws – but feel free to share any story, poem or song you would like to share, we’re very informal and not at all strict.  Limit 10 minutes maximum please.

Stories throughout the ages are told about those who do not play by the rules. I’m certain we have all had a hero with a rebellious streak. The outlaw is necessary for change and bringing a bit of colour to our lives. Stories would be awful dull without them. 

Join us for stories this month of the mayhem of mavericks, the antics of outcasts, the swindles of swindlers. Bring a story and share a cuppa over the internet, or just come to listen and have a blether.

Zoom details to join are :

Topic: Blether Tay-Gither Storytelling Club

Time: Apr 27, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82460270020

Meeting ID: 824 6027 0020

Hope to see you there!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our March Blether on Zoom

Tuesday 30th March – 7pm to 9pm

This month’s theme is Rivers.

And, it’s our birthday!

Rivers, the flowing life giving water of the land. Rich with stories and activity.   We are drawn to rivers for the wonders that lay along their banks, for the beauty they hold, and for the history written on their waters.

This month we are exploring rivers through story and you are welcome to come along.   Bring a story and share a cuppa over the internet, or just come to listen and have a blether.

Also, it’s our 14th birthday! Can you believe it!   We have been together continuously as a storytelling club since 2007, and even through a world crisis we have managed to keep going.  Maybe you want to bring a piece of cake and a candle to this month’s storytelling club and help us celebrate?

Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84629089197

Meeting ID: 846 2908 9197


Hope to see you there!

Read more about Blether Tay-Gither here.

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our February Blether on Zoom
Tuesday 23rd February – 7pm to 9pm
Our theme this month is Sea Shanties and Sea Stories
Last month one of our attendees offered to sing a sea shanty this month so we thought we’d embrace that and make it our theme. 
The sea shanty was the song of the working people, the fishing people hard at work on the water, and the sea has long been a source and inspiration for stories.
So see what sea shanty or story you can dredge up and bring along to our club this month. Or join in for this February evening just to listen and have a blether.
Come along and join us, in the virtual format. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87453739015
Meeting ID: 874 5373 9015

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

Hope you can join us for our January Blether on Zoom

Tuesday 26th January – 7pm to 9pm 

With a nod to the bard and legend Robert Burns, our theme is poetry.

Many stories were once told in poetry form by the bards of old, as many were sung as ballads.   Bring a poem this month or a story about poetry, or a story that includes a poem.   Or a story that is a poem, or perhaps a poem that has a story.   Or just come to listen if you want. 

Come along and join us, in the virtual format. 

Event link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956592545

Meeting ID: 889 5659 2545

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

From Blether Tay-Gither, Dundee’s story telling club : 

We hope you can join us for our December blether tonight on Zoom – 7pm to 9pm :

The theme is ghosts. 

It’s that time of year when it’s a bit colder outside and we are huddled up in the warmth. More huddled up that usual this year with our enforced prolonged hibernation. Some festive events are still happening and we at least have the chance to meet in a cyber way to share stories. These long dark nights evoke the haunted and eerie things that dwell in the shadows. Even a very well-known Christmas tale tells of these creatures that may come unbidden to reveal the troubled ways of our lives. We are talking about ghosts. 

Tonight’s Zoom event is an opportunity to share and listen to stories around the theme of ghost stories. There is plenty of them out there so have a look and see what you can find and bring one to share – but if you would just prefer to listen that is ok too! 

Event link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89697596631

Meeting ID: 896 9759 6631

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee


Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

“Hope you can join us for our September Zoom  Blether  on Tuesday 29th September at 7pm 

The Theme is “Bimbles” 

What on earth is Bimbles you may ask, or maybe not!    Bimble:  informal British. Verb: Walk or travel at a leisurely pace. Noun: A leisurely walk or journey.”

For the log-in details to participate, contact Blether Tay-Gither at sheila@blethertaygither.org.uk 

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

“Hope you can join us for our August Blether on Tuesday 25th August via Zoom.  

The Theme is “WATERY TALES.”

Last month’s zoom meeting went very well so we will are having another go.    

Join us to share a story or just to listen!”

For the log-in details to participate, contact Blether Tay-Gither at sheila@blethertaygither.org.uk 

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 
 
Our February 2020 Blether will be on Tuesday 25th February – at 7pm at Madigan’s Tearoom and Bookshop at 25 Castle Street.
 
The Theme is “Leaps, Jumps and Dives” to mark this leap year.
 
Interpret this how you like with whatever story the words and your imagination conjures up.
 
Join us for a relaxed evening of stories and tales. bring a story or just come to listen. 
  
Hope to see some of you there – all welcome!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 
Our November Blether will be on Tuesday 26th November – at 7pm at Madigan’s Tearoom and Bookshop at 25 Castle Street.
 
We will be joined this month by Apprentice Storyteller Lynda Dargie, who will share a couple of tales.  Lynda has shared stories with us before but this time she will be there as part of her accreditation process.  
 
The Theme is ANIMALS.
 
Join us for a relaxed evening of stories and tales. bring a story or just come to listen. 
  
Hope to see some of you there – all welcome!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

From Blether Tay-Gither :
 
 
Our July meeting will be on Tuesday 30th July at 7pm
 
Note change of venue to :
 
Madigan’s Tea Room and Bookshop, 25 Castle Street
 
The theme is “Homecoming  or Old Favourites”.
 
Join us for a relaxed evening of stories and tales.    Bring a story or just come to listen. 
 
Free but a small donation welcome – £3 suggested. 

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 
Our March meeting will be on Tuesday 26th March at 7pm at The Bach, 31 Meadowside.
 
Join us at Blether Tay-Gither this month to remember and celebrate the life of Fiona MacLeod. 
 
Fiona was originally from Perthshire, spent some of her childhood in Ireland and had lived for many years in Brittany, she regularly returned to Scotland to tell her tales and was Blether’s guest just last October aboard the Frigate Unicorn for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, where some of us heard her for the first time and saw what a lively and vibrant teller she was.
 
Come along to the Bach to hear some tales and to share some stories from the places she lived, or memories of Fiona.  All are welcome to join in and you may just wish to listen. Hot drinks and cakes are available in the welcoming and unique environment of the Bach. 
 
There’s a suggested Donation £3 and we hope to see you there.

Scottish Storytelling Festival in Dundee!

 
 
Bonsoir Dundee!    The 2018 Scottish Storytelling Festival comes to Dundee with an event hosted by Blether Tay-Gither.
 
It takes place this Tuesday – 23rd October – on HMS Unicorn, starting at 7pm.
 
Join us aboard the HMS Unicorn for a night of stories that are inspired by this year’s theme, Growing Stories, with our International guests.
 
Enjoy the lively company of storytellers Fiona MacLeod from Brittany and Chantal Dejardin from Belgium, joining Blether Tay-gither storytellers for an evening of stories to treasure in your memories. 
 
Tickets are £6 and to book contact sheila@blethertaygither.org.uk.

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 
Our August Blether will be tonight – Tuesday 28th August – at 7pm at The Butterfly Café, 28 Commercial Street.
 
The Theme this month is CARING FOR THE EARTH.
 
We will be joined by Anita Peggie, an apprentice storyteller from Fife  who will be sharing some tales with us but there will be plenty opportunity for others to share their own tales.
  
Hope to see some of you there – all welcome!

Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

 
Our July Blether will be tonight – Tuesday 31st July – at 7.30pm at The Butterfly Café, 28 Commercial Street.
 
PERTHSHIRE FOLK TALES   :    Lindsey Gibb and C.A. Hope, authors of recently published folktales book are joining us to share some of the tales from the book and tell us about their research. 
 
Don’t worry though there will still be time for a few of you to share your own tale be it from Perthshire or not.
 
Hope to see some of you there – all welcome!