Jon Norman-Mason
@jonthestoryteller.bsky.social
#Storyteller, #educator & PhD #researcher (folklore, myth, history, culture, psychogeography, literature) plus music fan, husband, father & armchair activist ✊
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...
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.
www.greenpeace.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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...
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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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.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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. ⏳✉️
action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/185516/...
action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/185516/...
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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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Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1813722746...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sor...
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sor...
Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1813722746...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sor...
#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)
January 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM
#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
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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
#sussex #folklore #storytelling
January 22, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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
#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...!
January 20, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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...!
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/...
Stand with Greenland!
Greenland is facing a bully. Let’s make this the biggest solidarity petition -- and stand up together against Trump's bullying.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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/...
Great news: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Hopefully a step towards human decency and compassion.
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
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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-...
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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-...
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/...
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.
action.fairtrade.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
November 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
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:
youtu.be/G6kZ1elUYlo?...
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The Three Plagues of Britain: part FOUR!
YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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:
youtu.be/G6kZ1elUYlo?...
youtu.be/G6kZ1elUYlo?...
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)
youtu.be/qvJfIrv4H6c?...
youtu.be/qvJfIrv4H6c?...
In the Company of Skulls promotional shoot
YouTube video by Tim Ralphs
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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)
youtu.be/qvJfIrv4H6c?...
youtu.be/qvJfIrv4H6c?...
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
#storytelling #Brighton #community
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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
#storytelling #Brighton #community
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.
Donate to Rebuilding stronger after the recent Arson Attack, organized by Peacehaven Mosque
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November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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.
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
youtu.be/UpzORHexBK0 #storytelling
The Three Plagues of Britain: Part 3 - but not the end...!
YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason
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November 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
youtu.be/UpzORHexBK0 #storytelling
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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November 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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-...
Witches Den Storytime
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October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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! 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
The Three Plagues of Britain: part 2
YouTube video by Jon Norman Mason
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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
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
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...
goodlaw.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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
Virgin Active: Stop following transphobes, follow the law
After a legal threat from GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry, Virgin Active turned their back on a long record of inclusion and enforced a changing room and bathroom ban on trans people across all th...
goodlaw.social
September 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
Students in Gaza, against all odds, have secured places to study at 31 of the UK’s top universities. British Govt is now obstructing them because it will not adapt visa requirements for present circumstances. Join international lawyers' call for change: www.change.org/p/evacuate-g...
Sign the Petition
Evacuate Gaza's UK-inbound students! Excuse biometric visas for their studies now
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September 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Students in Gaza, against all odds, have secured places to study at 31 of the UK’s top universities. British Govt is now obstructing them because it will not adapt visa requirements for present circumstances. Join international lawyers' call for change: www.change.org/p/evacuate-g...
Hello folks! Still time to book for Legends in the Land - #online course on British history through myths, legends and #folklore. Six sessions, no expertise needed! Starts Tues 16/9 - still time to book! eventbrite.com/e/legends-in... Come and play where stories and history overlap.
Legends in the Land: British History Through Myth & Folklore
An online course for all those who love myths, legends and learning about the past. Weekly Zoom sessions for ages 16 and up!
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September 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Hello folks! Still time to book for Legends in the Land - #online course on British history through myths, legends and #folklore. Six sessions, no expertise needed! Starts Tues 16/9 - still time to book! eventbrite.com/e/legends-in... Come and play where stories and history overlap.