Jon Norman-Mason

Ossoff: "The president appears increasingly to have lost touch with reality. That is deeply concerning when you have a a cabinet much more concerned with winning his favor than giving good advice & the nation now plunged into war. It speaks to the necessity of winning these midterms in a landslide."

Three Talks on Folklore A morning of thought-provoking talks and interactive discussions from world-leading experts

This Saturday! Join me at Seed Talks' #folklore mini-summit, London, for a talk on "Elves' Ears, Dwarfs' Beards, and the Devils, Colonialism and Gender Roles Behind our Favourite Fantasy Beings". Plus experts Diane Purkiss and Marisa Linton! Still time to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/three-talk...

Tell the ECB to scrap their blanket ban on trans women It didn’t take them long. After years of welcoming trans people into cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) rushed through a ban on trans women playing women’s cricket just two weeks after...

action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-ECB... English Cricket Board should scrap its ban on trans women. It's outing trans people, and doesn't even make sense: all other athletes would be PRAISED for physiological traits that might be useful to a sport.

Stop the steal: protect workers’ and renters’ rights! Reform UK has just pledged to rip up legal protections for workers and renters. Sign this petition to stop the steal.

Have you seen this? Reform UK has just pledged to rip up legal protections for workers and renters. I'm really worried about it. I've signed a petition to stop the steal. Can you add your name too? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...

A historic victory: the end of new oil and gas exploration in the UK - Greenpeace UK No more hunting for fossil fuels we can't afford to burn. Britain has banned new North Sea exploration licences, becoming the largest economy to turn away from oil and gas.

Did you know this?! The UK is the largest economy to ban further fossil fuel exploration. This is good news! I love it! www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/a-histo...

Push for Fair Business Practices in the UK! A minute of your time could help create a fairer world for the people behind our food and drink. Please act now before the UK government reviews a new responsible business law this spring.

ACT NOW: MPs need to hear from us before the UK reviews a new responsible business law this spring. Email your MP in one click. ⏳✉️
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Live online SUNDAY 1st Feb (or watch later), along with @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social , one of the stories I'll be telling is my own 'Child of the Seasons', which was inspired by this piece of cave art (link below)
Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1813722746...

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#Storytelling and #archaeology from the #mabinogi and more, with myself and @jasonbuckstoryteller. Join us online 1st Feb! facebook.com/events/s/ble... (pic: Margaret Jones)

Just to say: I love this! Cultural ephemera ARE our stories! www.instagram.com/p/DT2jdkAjGX... @uniofbrighton.bsky.social

Join me for an intimate night of traditional tales at Everflyht vineyard: smugglers, witch hares, fairies, black dogs and more...! Wed 4th Feb. Two 40min sets with an interval, PLUS a glass of Everflyht wine! Book at www.everflyht.com/product/an-e...
#sussex #folklore #storytelling

Online, Sun 1st Feb: Blessings, Bodies and the Worlds Beneath! fb.me/e/aEkNYRhID Jason Buck and I bring you legends and dreams of ancient earth and waters. Want some #archaeology in your #storytelling? Then join us on Zoom...!

Stand with Greenland! Greenland is facing a bully. Let’s make this the biggest solidarity petition -- and stand up together against Trump's bullying.

Please sign to stand with Greenland - I can't believe we have to share such things in 2026, but because we do, please sign: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...

😂 Okay, I've watched it and you've convinced me!

Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike Four more who had paused opt not to continue after government opts against giving contract to Elbit Systems UK

Great news: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Hopefully a step towards human decency and compassion.

Want some seasonal #storytelling? Come see me at One Garden Brighton, 13, 14 & 21 Dec! Myths and folklore of #winter from Sussex and beyond, for all ages - and explore the gardens and Stanmer Park while you're there! 3 sessions each day - book a spot at www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

Sign now | Ask the government to Brew it Fair The people who grow and pick the tea we drink are dealing with poverty, dangerous working conditions, and the impacts of climate change.

The people who grow and pick the tea we drink are dealing with poverty, dangerous working conditions, and the impacts of climate change. Ask the government to Brew It Fair: action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/171071/...

It's coming! Join us #online Wed 3rd Dec 7:30pm (or watch later) for a mischievous and macabre alternative to the festive season. Grown-up #storytelling with @timralphs and myself - book yourself a virtual seat: shorturl.at/HzZoY

Playing in the midwinter festivities at Glow Wild at Wakehurst @rbgkew.bsky.social last night! Plenty more to be seen on this magical, otherworldly lantern trail 27th Nov-3rd Jan. Do go if you can: www.kew.org/wakehurst/wh... @theydyamelia.bsky.social

The Three Plagues of Britain: part FOUR! YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason

Some #storytelling for you! The extra twist in the tale of King Lludd's efforts to overcome the Three Plagues of Britain: the dragons sleeping at Dinas Emrys are awoken by another, mysterious, figure in a far distant time... Timeless #mythology from Wales:
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In the Company of Skulls promotional shoot YouTube video by Tim Ralphs

In which our heroes - Tim Ralphs and Jon Norman-Mason - try (and fail) to record a promotional video about the upcoming "In the Company of Skulls" #online #storytelling performance. (Live on Zoom with option to watch later: shorturl.at/HzZoY)

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This Saturday! I'm telling tales of Robin Hood, outlaws and the bounty of the forest, at the amazing Sussex Surplus' Community Banquet! Might still be tickets available, so book if you can: tinyurl.com/yc3ye26k - it's FREE!
#storytelling #Brighton #community

Donate to Rebuilding stronger after the recent Arson Attack, organized by Peacehaven Mosque View our statement here: https://www.peacehavenmosque.co.uk/ S… Peacehaven Mosque needs your support for Rebuilding stronger after the recent Arson Attack

FYI, you can help fund the rebuilding of the Peacehaven mosque after their recent arson attack: gofund.me/18fdb20c4 Thanks to #BSMSIslamicSociety for sharing the news.

Wonderful to hear about this! Thanks for sharing. And I think I need to read your book on Grendel's Mother too!

The Three Plagues of Britain: Part 3 - but not the end...! YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason

The third great affliction from this mediaeval #Welsh myth - but the story is not over yet... For parts 1 and 2, and more stories, follow me on YouTube:
youtu.be/UpzORHexBK0 #storytelling

Tickets for watch later at: www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...

Haven't said this enough: JOIN US FOR BEOWULF! Just a couple of days away: Mon 3rd Nov at Ropetackle Arts Centre and the rehearsals have been SO EXCITING! AND separate ticket link for watch later in the comments. Plumb the depths of this Old English myth with us!
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Off to One Garden Brighton today for Halloween storytelling! Come and join me if you're nearby - 11:00am and 12pm: www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

The Three Plagues of Britain: part 2 YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason

The Three Plagues of Britain: part 2! More of the trials that once beset this land, and the efforts of King Lludd to relieve us: youtu.be/2ZuQ875Ip3Y Part 3 on its way! #storytelling #mythology

Tell Keir Starmer to scrap his ID card scheme With his government in turmoil and Nigel Farage breathing down his neck, Keir Starmer has reached for the panic button, announcing a scheme for ID cards that would be compulsory to prove your right to...

I've just used Good Law Project's tool to tell Keir Starmer that his ID scheme is a recipe for repression. Will you do the same? goodlaw.social/364f2b

I've just used Good Law Project's tool to let Virgin Active know they're following transphobes, not the law. You can do it too here: goodlaw.social/638d25