Jon Norman-Mason
@jonthestoryteller.bsky.social
#Storyteller, #educator & PhD #researcher (folklore, myth, history, culture, psychogeography, literature) plus music fan, husband, father & armchair activist ✊
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:
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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)
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In the Company of Skulls promotional shoot
YouTube video by Tim Ralphs
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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.
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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
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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...
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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.
Hello! News! I have a Patreon page - if you want regular videos sharing #folklore, #myth and research on both, please do sign up! Plus downloads, WIP news and more: www.patreon.com/posts/welcom... Seeya there!
A Welcome Video! | Jon the Storyteller
Get more from Jon the Storyteller on Patreon
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August 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Hello! News! I have a Patreon page - if you want regular videos sharing #folklore, #myth and research on both, please do sign up! Plus downloads, WIP news and more: www.patreon.com/posts/welcom... Seeya there!
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Our ‘protected’ chalk reef is set to have sediment dumped on it for another 10 years – so we’re seeking a judicial review. It’s a fight not only for the Sussex coast, but for of all 91 Marine Conservation Zones around the English coast.
buff.ly/GEfcxEz #StopDumpingOnOurReef
buff.ly/GEfcxEz #StopDumpingOnOurReef
August 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Our ‘protected’ chalk reef is set to have sediment dumped on it for another 10 years – so we’re seeking a judicial review. It’s a fight not only for the Sussex coast, but for of all 91 Marine Conservation Zones around the English coast.
buff.ly/GEfcxEz #StopDumpingOnOurReef
buff.ly/GEfcxEz #StopDumpingOnOurReef
🚨First Past the Post is broken - and even though the government has scrapped it for Mayors, it might be used to elect Sussex's new Mayor in 2026.
Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through a fair system, NOT FPTP: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through a fair system, NOT FPTP: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through the SV system NOT FPTP
There is currently a very real risk that a new Mayor will be elected for Sussex next year who has only minority support across the county. This is because on current plans the proposed election will u...
actionnetwork.org
August 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🚨First Past the Post is broken - and even though the government has scrapped it for Mayors, it might be used to elect Sussex's new Mayor in 2026.
Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through a fair system, NOT FPTP: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through a fair system, NOT FPTP: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Some worrying stuff about what #Meta will allow on their chatbots - linked Reuters article says the stuff on #race is unresolved.
action.eko.org/a/tell-the-e...
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August 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Some worrying stuff about what #Meta will allow on their chatbots - linked Reuters article says the stuff on #race is unresolved.
action.eko.org/a/tell-the-e...
action.eko.org/a/tell-the-e...
New online course! Legends in the Land: British History Through #Myth & #Folklore - join me to explore what legends can tell us about lives and beliefs from #prehistory to #medieval Britain and beyond. Six 1hr sessions, no experience needed! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/legends-in...
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!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New online course! Legends in the Land: British History Through #Myth & #Folklore - join me to explore what legends can tell us about lives and beliefs from #prehistory to #medieval Britain and beyond. Six 1hr sessions, no experience needed! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/legends-in...
Really good reminder that people power works and good changes can be made: tinyurl.com/yk837w9n @cbffjuk.bsky.social
From grief to justice: we've changed government policy
Dear friends,
We have a really important update. Our campaign is working, and it is down to you.
Because of you, the Government has not only implemented 8 out of 10 of the Covid Inquiry’s module 1 re...
www.change.org
August 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Really good reminder that people power works and good changes can be made: tinyurl.com/yk837w9n @cbffjuk.bsky.social
ONLINE GIG TONIGHT!!! Last-minute announcement: I will be joining my wonderful friends Pog for a live-streamed music-and-storytelling mix to raise money for the Josh Evans Trust Fund, supporting children with diabetes. Beaming out at 6:30pm from here: www.facebook.com/pogbrighton - join us there!
August 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
ONLINE GIG TONIGHT!!! Last-minute announcement: I will be joining my wonderful friends Pog for a live-streamed music-and-storytelling mix to raise money for the Josh Evans Trust Fund, supporting children with diabetes. Beaming out at 6:30pm from here: www.facebook.com/pogbrighton - join us there!
Fantastic music SO CLOSE to being fully backed! 17hrs and only £60 to go - gaahn, chip in, you'll get a cracking album of heartfelt melodic folk-punk: www.kickstarter.com/projects/chu...
Chuck SJ - Adrift and Amplified
I’m seeking support as I cruise across the Great Ring while creating a new album - making music on a 245 mile journey through 175 locks
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July 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Fantastic music SO CLOSE to being fully backed! 17hrs and only £60 to go - gaahn, chip in, you'll get a cracking album of heartfelt melodic folk-punk: www.kickstarter.com/projects/chu...
Should you like heartfelt, high-energy, probing acoustic folk-punk: I just backed Chuck SJ - Adrift and Amplified on @kickstarter.com, and I recommend you do too! www.kickstarter.com/projects/chu...
Chuck SJ - Adrift and Amplified
I’m seeking support as I cruise across the Great Ring while creating a new album - making music on a 245 mile journey through 175 locks
www.kickstarter.com
July 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Should you like heartfelt, high-energy, probing acoustic folk-punk: I just backed Chuck SJ - Adrift and Amplified on @kickstarter.com, and I recommend you do too! www.kickstarter.com/projects/chu...
Outsourced Mitie workers at Sellafield are fighting for fair pay, while their CEO earns £14.7 million - 575 times the average worker's salary! Sign the worker's petition
@GMBNWI
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July 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Outsourced Mitie workers at Sellafield are fighting for fair pay, while their CEO earns £14.7 million - 575 times the average worker's salary! Sign the worker's petition
@GMBNWI
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@GMBNWI
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Another practical way we can help - please sign! secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Let baby milk into Gaza!
Newborns in Gaza are dying before they’ve even had a chance to live. With mothers too weak from hunger to breastfeed, these babies need life-saving formula, fast. Sign the urgent call to let baby milk...
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July 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another practical way we can help - please sign! secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Welcome bit of good news: improvements to employee rights in zero-contract jobs and more. Let's sign to encourage the Lords to pass it in full! Please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...
Pass the Employment Rights Bill – in full, without delay
The biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation is within reach. But Tory peers and big business want to water it down. Add your name now to demand the House of Lords passes the Employment Righ...
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June 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Welcome bit of good news: improvements to employee rights in zero-contract jobs and more. Let's sign to encourage the Lords to pass it in full! Please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...