Mark Rutterford
@markrutterford.bsky.social
Writer-Performer.
Stories. Love. Props.
Badgers. Lucy. Daylight and fresh air.
Stories. Love. Props.
Badgers. Lucy. Daylight and fresh air.
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Merry Christmas, from all of us at SCW 🎅 We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Talking Tales in 2026 🎉 @markrutterford.bsky.social @melciavucco.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Merry Christmas, from all of us at SCW 🎅 We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Talking Tales in 2026 🎉 @markrutterford.bsky.social @melciavucco.bsky.social
When Exmoor brings all its colours
It is a place of wonderment
The clouds, the grasses, tiered blues
There is no place I’d rather be ❤️
#exmoor
A clear cold Monday in November
It is a place of wonderment
The clouds, the grasses, tiered blues
There is no place I’d rather be ❤️
#exmoor
A clear cold Monday in November
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
When Exmoor brings all its colours
It is a place of wonderment
The clouds, the grasses, tiered blues
There is no place I’d rather be ❤️
#exmoor
A clear cold Monday in November
It is a place of wonderment
The clouds, the grasses, tiered blues
There is no place I’d rather be ❤️
#exmoor
A clear cold Monday in November
Sometimes I am the tree
Stoic and moody in the clouds
Sometimes I am clinging on in the wind
The grass growing on a wall
Exmoor in November ❤️
Stoic and moody in the clouds
Sometimes I am clinging on in the wind
The grass growing on a wall
Exmoor in November ❤️
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Sometimes I am the tree
Stoic and moody in the clouds
Sometimes I am clinging on in the wind
The grass growing on a wall
Exmoor in November ❤️
Stoic and moody in the clouds
Sometimes I am clinging on in the wind
The grass growing on a wall
Exmoor in November ❤️
Last night’s news from the Avon Federation
I shared some stories in Portishead ❤️
Marina WI - lots of lovely people there 🙏
I shared some stories in Portishead ❤️
Marina WI - lots of lovely people there 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Last night’s news from the Avon Federation
I shared some stories in Portishead ❤️
Marina WI - lots of lovely people there 🙏
I shared some stories in Portishead ❤️
Marina WI - lots of lovely people there 🙏
Must do better - 1979-81
What was ‘Int Studies’ anyway?
Much love to Aubrey Hodes,a brilliant human - although I did none of the things he thought I might.
Holloway School was a mad melting pot of 1200 boys, as diverse and integrated as it comes. The NF were chased away from the school gates 👊
What was ‘Int Studies’ anyway?
Much love to Aubrey Hodes,a brilliant human - although I did none of the things he thought I might.
Holloway School was a mad melting pot of 1200 boys, as diverse and integrated as it comes. The NF were chased away from the school gates 👊
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Must do better - 1979-81
What was ‘Int Studies’ anyway?
Much love to Aubrey Hodes,a brilliant human - although I did none of the things he thought I might.
Holloway School was a mad melting pot of 1200 boys, as diverse and integrated as it comes. The NF were chased away from the school gates 👊
What was ‘Int Studies’ anyway?
Much love to Aubrey Hodes,a brilliant human - although I did none of the things he thought I might.
Holloway School was a mad melting pot of 1200 boys, as diverse and integrated as it comes. The NF were chased away from the school gates 👊
In a short series this week, I might share some pics from previous decades of my life.
A birthday ending in an ‘Oh!’ awaits 😱
My first pair of football boots - from when I was about 6 years old ❤️ I remember running towards a hospital in Norfolk after a patient had nicked them 😂
A birthday ending in an ‘Oh!’ awaits 😱
My first pair of football boots - from when I was about 6 years old ❤️ I remember running towards a hospital in Norfolk after a patient had nicked them 😂
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In a short series this week, I might share some pics from previous decades of my life.
A birthday ending in an ‘Oh!’ awaits 😱
My first pair of football boots - from when I was about 6 years old ❤️ I remember running towards a hospital in Norfolk after a patient had nicked them 😂
A birthday ending in an ‘Oh!’ awaits 😱
My first pair of football boots - from when I was about 6 years old ❤️ I remember running towards a hospital in Norfolk after a patient had nicked them 😂
It was a thrill to be at @stroudstories last night ❤️
Such talented writers and an amazing mix of stories 👏
A room full of lovely people and so much fun…with free statistics as ever 😂
Such talented writers and an amazing mix of stories 👏
A room full of lovely people and so much fun…with free statistics as ever 😂
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It was a thrill to be at @stroudstories last night ❤️
Such talented writers and an amazing mix of stories 👏
A room full of lovely people and so much fun…with free statistics as ever 😂
Such talented writers and an amazing mix of stories 👏
A room full of lovely people and so much fun…with free statistics as ever 😂
Reposted by Mark Rutterford
A pic of the current SCWers @melciavucco.bsky.social, @markrutterford.bsky.social and me taken at the third talking tales at LeftBank in Bristol back in 2015. How young we all look 👀 If you come to TT39 on Thursday, you can see how wonderfully we have aged 😊🍷
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A pic of the current SCWers @melciavucco.bsky.social, @markrutterford.bsky.social and me taken at the third talking tales at LeftBank in Bristol back in 2015. How young we all look 👀 If you come to TT39 on Thursday, you can see how wonderfully we have aged 😊🍷
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A pic of the Talking Tales 39 crew from last night - huge thanks to all the amazing readers, it was a fabulous evening 🎉 More pics of the readers coming soon 👀 The next Talking Tales is being held on 26th Feb 2026, hosted by @markrutterford.bsky.social ❤️ Oh, and Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A pic of the Talking Tales 39 crew from last night - huge thanks to all the amazing readers, it was a fabulous evening 🎉 More pics of the readers coming soon 👀 The next Talking Tales is being held on 26th Feb 2026, hosted by @markrutterford.bsky.social ❤️ Oh, and Happy Halloween 🎃
Orchid update
If you’ve got it, flaunt it ❤️
If you’ve got it, flaunt it ❤️
June 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Orchid update
If you’ve got it, flaunt it ❤️
If you’ve got it, flaunt it ❤️
How beautiful. I just found a common spotted orchid in the garden ❤️
Mondays just aren’t the same these days 😀
Mondays just aren’t the same these days 😀
June 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
How beautiful. I just found a common spotted orchid in the garden ❤️
Mondays just aren’t the same these days 😀
Mondays just aren’t the same these days 😀
Reposted by Mark Rutterford
Talking Tales #38 is open for submissions 🗣️ @melciavucco.bsky.social @markrutterford.bsky.social The event is July 2025 at The Robin Hood in Bristol! 🎉 If you'd like to perform, or just attend the event to listen, please read our latest newsletter ❤️ - mailchi.mp/b8c47c38a46f...
June 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Talking Tales #38 is open for submissions 🗣️ @melciavucco.bsky.social @markrutterford.bsky.social The event is July 2025 at The Robin Hood in Bristol! 🎉 If you'd like to perform, or just attend the event to listen, please read our latest newsletter ❤️ - mailchi.mp/b8c47c38a46f...
Well look at this!
Poetry Plus on Tuesday night in @thebellinnbath
730pm start - part of @fringeartsbath
No strings, no cost, no brainer ❤️
See you there 🙏 …along with @clayton.debbie @milenapaccani @raven_on_the_wire20 and more
Poetry Plus on Tuesday night in @thebellinnbath
730pm start - part of @fringeartsbath
No strings, no cost, no brainer ❤️
See you there 🙏 …along with @clayton.debbie @milenapaccani @raven_on_the_wire20 and more
May 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Well look at this!
Poetry Plus on Tuesday night in @thebellinnbath
730pm start - part of @fringeartsbath
No strings, no cost, no brainer ❤️
See you there 🙏 …along with @clayton.debbie @milenapaccani @raven_on_the_wire20 and more
Poetry Plus on Tuesday night in @thebellinnbath
730pm start - part of @fringeartsbath
No strings, no cost, no brainer ❤️
See you there 🙏 …along with @clayton.debbie @milenapaccani @raven_on_the_wire20 and more
Tis the day for this pic 🥚❤️
It will always make me smile 🙏
It will always make me smile 🙏
April 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Tis the day for this pic 🥚❤️
It will always make me smile 🙏
It will always make me smile 🙏
Big smiles for a big night 😍
I am delighted to be taking part in the Chimes Poetry Variety Night as part of Sparkfest Bath 🌟
May 22nd 6pm at Burdall’s Yard in Bath
It will be a gorgeous mix of performances
Book now
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/...
I am delighted to be taking part in the Chimes Poetry Variety Night as part of Sparkfest Bath 🌟
May 22nd 6pm at Burdall’s Yard in Bath
It will be a gorgeous mix of performances
Book now
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/...
April 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Big smiles for a big night 😍
I am delighted to be taking part in the Chimes Poetry Variety Night as part of Sparkfest Bath 🌟
May 22nd 6pm at Burdall’s Yard in Bath
It will be a gorgeous mix of performances
Book now
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/...
I am delighted to be taking part in the Chimes Poetry Variety Night as part of Sparkfest Bath 🌟
May 22nd 6pm at Burdall’s Yard in Bath
It will be a gorgeous mix of performances
Book now
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspalive/...
Reposted by Mark Rutterford
What an excellent evening of stories, poetry & spoken word at Talking Tales! 📖✍️🗣️
Thank you to everyone who read and performed, to our lovely supportive audience and to @markrutterford.bsky.social for hosting.
The flyer pictured is from 10 years ago from the very first Talking Tales! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who read and performed, to our lovely supportive audience and to @markrutterford.bsky.social for hosting.
The flyer pictured is from 10 years ago from the very first Talking Tales! 🥳
April 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What an excellent evening of stories, poetry & spoken word at Talking Tales! 📖✍️🗣️
Thank you to everyone who read and performed, to our lovely supportive audience and to @markrutterford.bsky.social for hosting.
The flyer pictured is from 10 years ago from the very first Talking Tales! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who read and performed, to our lovely supportive audience and to @markrutterford.bsky.social for hosting.
The flyer pictured is from 10 years ago from the very first Talking Tales! 🥳
A reminder
Even shipwrecked dreams can last
And surprise us with their beauty ❤️
Wreck of the SS Nornen
Berrow beach ⚓️
Even shipwrecked dreams can last
And surprise us with their beauty ❤️
Wreck of the SS Nornen
Berrow beach ⚓️
April 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A reminder
Even shipwrecked dreams can last
And surprise us with their beauty ❤️
Wreck of the SS Nornen
Berrow beach ⚓️
Even shipwrecked dreams can last
And surprise us with their beauty ❤️
Wreck of the SS Nornen
Berrow beach ⚓️
Reposted by Mark Rutterford
Submissions for Talking Tales 🗣️ #37 - an event taking place at The Robin Hood, St Michael's Hill, Bristol on 17th April and hosted by the amazing @markrutterford.bsky.social - close soon! Please check out our latest email for all the details 😊 mailchi.mp/36a7f795c19b...
April 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Submissions for Talking Tales 🗣️ #37 - an event taking place at The Robin Hood, St Michael's Hill, Bristol on 17th April and hosted by the amazing @markrutterford.bsky.social - close soon! Please check out our latest email for all the details 😊 mailchi.mp/36a7f795c19b...
I am coarse from the ravages of Winter
I am broken, muddy, brown
Is that sunlight in the distance?
May it shine on us again ❤️
I am broken, muddy, brown
Is that sunlight in the distance?
May it shine on us again ❤️
March 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I am coarse from the ravages of Winter
I am broken, muddy, brown
Is that sunlight in the distance?
May it shine on us again ❤️
I am broken, muddy, brown
Is that sunlight in the distance?
May it shine on us again ❤️
Very excited to be seeing @zahodesagazan in Bristol tonight. Will report back…expect much ❤️
February 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Very excited to be seeing @zahodesagazan in Bristol tonight. Will report back…expect much ❤️
Just saying…
We don’t have to take our clothes off
to have a good time ❤️
We don’t have to take our clothes off
to have a good time ❤️
February 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Just saying…
We don’t have to take our clothes off
to have a good time ❤️
We don’t have to take our clothes off
to have a good time ❤️
Reposted by Mark Rutterford
Poet in Residence wanted for the National Memorial Arboretum for two years to use the Arboretum's landscape and memorials for a series of original poems to share stories with brand new audiences. Details in link.
Please share :)
www.thenma.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Please share :)
www.thenma.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Work at the Arboretum | About Us | National Memorial Arboretum
There are lots of ways to get involved with the National Memorial Arboretum, from volunteer roles to paid positions.
www.thenma.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Poet in Residence wanted for the National Memorial Arboretum for two years to use the Arboretum's landscape and memorials for a series of original poems to share stories with brand new audiences. Details in link.
Please share :)
www.thenma.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Please share :)
www.thenma.org.uk/about-us/wor...
What a brilliant event - bravo to everyone that’s made this happen with @readwithyeovil.bsky.social 🙌
I have more props than is wise but I am buckled up and will enjoy the ride making a story with some 6 - 8 year olds ❤️ Let’s see where it takes us…
I have more props than is wise but I am buckled up and will enjoy the ride making a story with some 6 - 8 year olds ❤️ Let’s see where it takes us…
February 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
What a brilliant event - bravo to everyone that’s made this happen with @readwithyeovil.bsky.social 🙌
I have more props than is wise but I am buckled up and will enjoy the ride making a story with some 6 - 8 year olds ❤️ Let’s see where it takes us…
I have more props than is wise but I am buckled up and will enjoy the ride making a story with some 6 - 8 year olds ❤️ Let’s see where it takes us…
The winner of the best bit of marketing seen over the weekend award goes to 👇
February 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The winner of the best bit of marketing seen over the weekend award goes to 👇
Sorry to report tomorrow’s The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton has had to be postponed due to circumstances beyond our control 💔 The David Hall and me are working on rescheduling but it won’t be for a while.
Thanks for all the love and support x
Thanks for all the love and support x
February 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Sorry to report tomorrow’s The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton has had to be postponed due to circumstances beyond our control 💔 The David Hall and me are working on rescheduling but it won’t be for a while.
Thanks for all the love and support x
Thanks for all the love and support x