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.
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 😂
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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 😀
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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/...
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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
Thanks to Somerset Live for this article ❤️
www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton 8pm on Valentine’s Day
Tickets from www.thedavidhall.com/events24-25/
www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton 8pm on Valentine’s Day
Tickets from www.thedavidhall.com/events24-25/
Valentine’s Day show tells of how man accidentally set date on fire
Local writer, artist and performer Mark Rutterford has put together the Love Stories show, an interactive event on the theme of love and it is coming to The David Hall in South Petherton on Valentine’...
www.somersetlive.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thanks to Somerset Live for this article ❤️
www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton 8pm on Valentine’s Day
Tickets from www.thedavidhall.com/events24-25/
www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
The Love Stories Show at The David Hall, South Petherton 8pm on Valentine’s Day
Tickets from www.thedavidhall.com/events24-25/