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TalksandTales
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I am a storyteller and musician. I tell stories, give talks and play music.
My stories and music tend to be from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the European Mediaeval, Renaissance and Tudor worlds - although I do like to dabble in Anglo-Saxon too. I'm usually performing in costume in a historical setting but that doesn't mean I'm stuck in the past as I've also discovered the joys of live looping.
I also love to do a bit of Balloon modelling and have a Go-Pod as my mobile base when I'm performing.
My stories and music tend to be from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the European Mediaeval, Renaissance and Tudor worlds - although I do like to dabble in Anglo-Saxon too. I'm usually performing in costume in a historical setting but that doesn't mean I'm stuck in the past as I've also discovered the joys of live looping.
I also love to do a bit of Balloon modelling and have a Go-Pod as my mobile base when I'm performing.
The 10th Festival of the International Guild of Town Pipers.
20 years ago the Stadspijpers invited Waits from around the world to join them in Hertogenbosch and the International Guild of Town Pipers was formed.
The festival takes place once every 2 years and once again the Stadspijpers invited everyone back for their 40 year anniversay of forming.
Details of all the groups that took part is on townwaits.org.uk/
We had a lovely time. Here's a flavour of some of the action I managed to record while taking part.
The festival takes place once every 2 years and once again the Stadspijpers invited everyone back for their 40 year anniversay of forming.
Details of all the groups that took part is on townwaits.org.uk/
We had a lovely time. Here's a flavour of some of the action I managed to record while taking part.
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Riding a balloon from Derbyshire with Wickersworld
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After at least 4 attempts finally got up in the air in a hot air balloon. Finally the clouds were high enough, visibility good enough, the wind light enough and it wasn't raining. It was also a lovely day. The Music is St Basil's Hymn & It's on my CD 'Etoile' I recorded with my group Stella Splendens
MFR Storytellers adventures in Cork
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At the Marakech International Storytelling Festival a groups of Storyteller formed the MFR Storytellers Peer group. We meet and tell tales and find out about the home town of the other tellers. We've met in London, Antrim, Falmouth and now Cork. This is what we got upto.
Medieval Music in the Dales 2023
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A taster of what happened. Sadly I failed to take footage of the jam sessions which are a very important part of the event. It was very hot even inside a stone churh & castle. The music is being played by Gaita who are very good indeed. gaita.co.uk/
Festival at the Edge 2023
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A short snapshot of what I got upto at the Festival of the Edge with added Go-Pod.
Just the shows from my Malta adventure at Fort St, Angelo and Zejtun
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Last month I joined in Castrum Maris at Fort St Angelo in Malta. I was very worried as I got COVID just 3 weeks before. I was still recovering at the show but I sang, played music & taught dancing anyway. It was so good I went along to their next show too. Huge Thanks to 'Show of Arms', 'HRGM' and all the other Maltese groups for their incredible hospitality. I had a terrific time and even got ...
Adventures in Malta at Castrum Maris at Fort St. Angelo.
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I was invited to join 'Show of Arms' at Fort St. Angelo for Castrum Maris. Played music, taught people to dance & sang in churches. There were explosions, battles, lovely people and explosions. Stayed for a couple of weeks to see prehistoric sites and enjoy the beaches. Would love to go back.
1st Marrakech International Storytelling Festival
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Last year the borders to Morocco opened just in time for the 1st Marrakech International Storytelling Festival to happen. This year the Festival organisers have even more ambitious plans. This is very much just a personal flavour of what happened last year and I'm really excited to be returning later this month. Do come it's going to be amazing worldstorytellingcafe.com/marrakech-international-...
Attempting to Kitebuggy at the Gower in Wales
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I went to the Gower for New Year with my kitebuggy and my new Peak 4 4m kite and new (to me) kitebar. Sadly time, tide and wind were not my friend. Still managed to enjoy the trip though.
Changing the isolation switch on a Powrtouch Evolution Motormover on a Go-Pod
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The Isolation switch on the Powrtouch Evolution Motormover failed. It's an easy change so I did it myself. Thanks to Powrtouch for being so helpful and honest about how easy it was to do.
The antennas of Morocco - from Marrakech to the Sahara
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I went to Marrakech for the 1st International Storytelling Festival there. Afterwards I toured a little around the country, including over the Atlas mountains to the sahara. Everywhere there was phone signal and everywhere there was antennas. I'm intending to do videos on the wonderful Festival and my travelling afterwards but first I have to give the antennas some love.
My Go Pod's motormover and getting it ready for winter
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The motormover is a wonderful thing so he's a video to celebrate it. I also realised I hadn't documented all I do to get the Go Pod ready for winter.
Arundel Castle's Secret Garden
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I thought I'd publish this video about the first time I went to Arundel Castle & discovered a secret garden. It was pretty magical. I've been back many times now but this moment has never left me.
Updated Tour of my Go-Pod on Lake Windermere
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It's been a year since I did my first tour of my Go-Pod and I've changed a few things. The sink's upgraded, the curtains are now red velevt and I'm using steadies I seem to do these videos next to water. Last time it was at Camber Sadns, this time I'm on the banks of Lake Windermere.
Using art to represent the science of how neurones control appettite
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Using art to represent the science of how neurones control appettite
The Go Pod 12v Fridge and Doctor Who ice cubes
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The Go Pod 12v Fridge and Doctor Who ice cubes
Five Sound mistakes I made so you don't have to, or why I use the Zoom L-8, Rode Go and Tascam DR-10
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Five Sound mistakes I made so you don't have to, or why I use the Zoom L-8, Rode Go and Tascam DR-10
'Passtime with Good Company' Live looped on three crumhorns in different hats
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'Passtime with Good Company' Live looped on three crumhorns in different hats
The Aesops Fable of a father, three sons, a vineyard and a lot of digging
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The Aesops Fable of a father, three sons, a vineyard and a lot of digging
Paddleboarding near Wicken Fen in a Thunderstorm
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Paddleboarding near Wicken Fen in a Thunderstorm
Belle qui tiens ma vie from Arbeau, on live looped crumhorn consort
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Belle qui tiens ma vie from Arbeau, on live looped crumhorn consort
Putting the winter cover on my Go-Pod for the first time with added cat action
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Putting the winter cover on my Go-Pod for the first time with added cat action
Live looping Ave Regina Coelorum by Guillaume Dufay Again Again.
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Live looping Ave Regina Coelorum by Guillaume Dufay Again Again.
My new Go-Pod manoeuvring around on its motormover
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My new Go-Pod manoeuvring around on its motormover
Ave Regina Coelorum Guillaume Dufay Again
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Ave Regina Coelorum Guillaume Dufay Again
Pus astres by Guiraut Riquier & Ductia on a Jim Parr medieval bagpipe
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Pus astres by Guiraut Riquier & Ductia on a Jim Parr medieval bagpipe
Quen a Omagen from the Cantigas de Santa Maria on Dulcimer
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Quen a Omagen from the Cantigas de Santa Maria on Dulcimer
Live Looping Loe Heere Another Love by Thomas Morley 1557-1602
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Live Looping Loe Heere Another Love by Thomas Morley 1557-1602
What a great festival! Thank you for filming and sharing - and so quickly, too! I clicked on the info link and thus descended down something of a rabbit hole. Interestingly, the Municipal Corporations Act (1835), that unwittingly saw off the various Waits around the country, received the royal assent from King William IV on September 9th, so it's around the 289th anniversary of that. We have some ancestors called 'Waite' so that's another rabbit hole calling. Glad I subbed a while back! Best wishes, Laura
So pleased you enjoyed it. Yes, the story of the Town Pipers is a fascinating one. Glad that you're having fun down the rabbit hole :) We ought to do something for the 300th :)
Brilliant video!
Many thanks! I worked hard to get it out so quickly
What's that flag for
Fun. I like flags and lights when I'm podding.
5:48 Me with my arms crossed.
My heart wants it and is desperately envious...by my head recognises that the moment I left the ground, an intense panic attack would ensue! So thank you for showing me what it's like without my having to go through it... ❤
So glad you liked it and it's given you a taste of a balloon ride without the panic attack.
I spent half the flight curled up in the basket from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Dawn flight from Cheshire next time.
I am green with envy!
Come with me next time :)
@@talksandtales5824 I might just do that - how much was it?
@@teddy-3765 £284 for the original booking, £100 to extend the voucher, 2 nights in a Travelodge, travel , meals. About £1000 in total but it was worth it.
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Glad you liked it
Hi where did you get the steady from ?
Sorry for the delay, I couldn't find the link for ages. These are the steadies www.caravanstuff4u.co.uk/caravan-safety-security/3511-fiamma-plastic-stabilising-jack-stands-set-of-four-8004815313296.html
If you work on the battery side of things it’s a good idea to disconnect at battery terminals first for safety
Thanks for that. What do you think can happen?
Looking at your control panel there might be provision to connect a second leisure battery to increase storage capacity
The way the caravan has been wired that 2nd battery is the battery in the car when it's connected.
thank you
You're welcome
Lovely playing! Was the Go-Pod abandoned? From, the airport shot, probably, and the Irish Sea would no doubt be very choppy. Great costumes and, clearly, a great time was had by all. Laura
This time I went by plane but I’m talking about taking the Go-Pod on a ferry for a storytelling tour of Southern Ireland 😊
Looks like you had a great time in Cork. But what is MFR?
Mad for Road. It’s an Irish expression. English people normally add a ‘the’
Awesome thanks
Yay!
Yay indeed
Shower must be heated in some way, love the Trangia kettle
When I'm using that shower I put hot water in the feeder bucket and it works well
Lovely lilting tune and beautiful backdrop
Thanks I'm pleased with this
Im searching for a more annoying voice - i may be some time. Sounds like sue perkins.
Ooh, Sue Perkins. I like her
Great story, thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it
Wished they sold these in the U.S.
You can get them shipped www.go-pods.co.uk/go-pods-usa.html TAB might be available too.
I’m looking to buy a go-pod and your videos are a great help, thank you x
My pleasure
brilliant, thank you. Lots of very sane advice.
Glad you liked it. I'm trying to get a new Pod video out soon.
Ah, Castle Bolton! Much warmer than when we were in the Dales a few weeks ago. They must have been roasting in those costumes. I’d forgotten about the wild boar. Did I spy Grinton Youth Hostel at the end? Laura (regular Swaledale visitor).
It was absolutely boiling, even in the stone church so they were troopers. Not sure about the youth hostel as I tend to aim at the countryside
last thing you need is a t.v
I have to say I often don't take it as I need the space more
Many thanks for this explanation and demonstration, which was well-filmed. I'll check back in when I've tried fitting a new one.
Good luck :)
Hi, we've just bought a GP. We have watched your videos with interest. Where did you buy your winter cover?
How very exciting. You'll love it. I got my cover from Red Lion Caravans. It's specially made to fit.
Lovely, but needed about 50 more forts!!!
There’s always one more fort
Looks like you had a fine old time.
I did
shower cooking and heating - you had me there - may be a bit draughty in the awning but pop a heater in there and relax........potentially all year round get away whats not to like?
There is heating in the Pod itself. I've also got better at putting the awning up and adding the groundsheet makes an enormous difference. Indeed I do like it very much :)
Please can we have a GoPod 2023 season update.
I'm hoping to have something up soon.
Dear, I have the same two things but when I try to connect the loop to bose s1 pro there was a looooot of audio feedback. Are you connecting the loop directly to the speaker or are you using a mixer? thanks :)
I'm conecting the loop directly to the speaker. However, I do ensure that the speaker is pointed away from the mic and adjust the speaker volume carefully
@@talksandtales5824 Thanks dear, so you confirm me that a loop station can be connected directly to the speaker without audio feedback.. so I just need to keep checking where is the problem in my system! Thanks!
@@maju8746 Yes, I can confirm I connect my loop station directly to the Bose & I don't get feedback.
Very helpful video! Keep them coming. Got any site recommendations?
Huge thanks. Will try :)
Very informative mum would love to get one of these so we can do shows around the country 😊
The Go-Pod is the smallest caravan that has the cooking facillities inside. Slightly bigger is the TAB 320 (which I've had a look around and liked) The Barefoot (which is a much more expensive but beautiful caravan) the Freedom caravans which I've not seen in person but look good on paper. I suspect the Go-Pod is the easiest tow but I think all of them are for novices. I heartily recommend
Have you purchased a GoPod yet and if so what is your opinion?
Was that Rhossili Beach? I thought I recognised the Worm's Head where I had my epic walk in 2021
You walked all the way? I'm sure you were very careful about the tides.
@@talksandtales5824 Oh yes, but couldn't do much about the very rugged rocks, though I was a ragged rascal!
@@vicarage2 It does look hard underfoot
Oh Clare! I'm so sorry you didn't get to do any kitebuggying!
Oh, no worries. It’s a lovely place to visit. Got some walking in.
Can you use a microwave off grid with the addition of a solar panel?
I don't have the microwavebut I don't believe so as the Go-Poddoesn't have an inverter
You would need a big inverter and the current drawn would flatten the battery very quickly
Hi…nice vid….can you tell me more about the solar panel…where did you get it and how much?
The solar panel is part of the Go-Pod. Go-Pods come with a 70watt panel as standard. I got the 100watt upgrade
Awesome thanks! Is it true currently not available in USA market?? 😬 Please share if I'm incorrect
There was talk pre-Covid about a US distributor however now this seems to be the stance www.go-pods.co.uk/go-pods-usa.html
Nice 😊
Thanks :)
Well, it's a bit of exercise I suppose :-)
I know how to do it now and putting it on these days is much less exacting :)
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Thank you, I've had my go pod for the last couple of months and am petrified of the mover not working
Thanks. Remember you have a warranty on the motor mover
That particular tap would annoy me. It is clearly designed to be sitiuated on the right of the sink. Apart from that I think these are great little campers. Thumbs up for the other "mods".
I see what you mean about the tap but I must confess I haven't had a problem with it.It's interesting that many podders have made their own adaptions to their pods :)
no toilet???
It comes with a portapotti but I don't use it. I usually park at places with fascilities & have a Bivvy loo
Your videos on the go pod are incredibly useful, I’m off to view one on Thursday as I am seriously tempted! 🙂
I think you will like it.
Do you think it would be the same thing for a guitar pedal?
You mean putting a guitar pedal through the looping station? There a 1/4" jack input (mono or stereo) so that should work
@@talksandtales5824 oh yeah of course, makes sense, thanks
Gorgeous cozy space!
Definitely. I was using it this weekend and there was thunder & lighting outside and I was very cosy
How do you handle bathroom situations? Are you always parked near somewhere with a bathroom you can use?
I'm coming from camping, so am used to not having a loo, and do usually camp near facilities. However, the Pod does come with a Portapotty - which I don't use and I've added a Bivvyloo.
Thanks for the video Can I ask you please what brand the axle stands are that you use as steadies - that is a brilliant idea.
Huge thanks, I got the idea from the Go-Pod Facebook group. I'll try & find the maker
The are kampa stands
@@talksandtales5824 PLease excuse my tardiness in replying to say thankyou. THis is very much appreciated. They are difficult to track down but I have managed to find a set to buy, which is on its way to me. Again, many thanks - hopefully bump into you on a camp site somewhere someday!
@@davidf7481 That would be great. I'm sure you'll find them excellent. They are really simple to use.
You need to work on your American accent. LOL
I'm sorry I'm confused. I wasn't attempting any accents.
Okay, I know that probably wasn't meant to be funny......but it sure gave me the giggles! Benny Hill's music playing through my head, and even the speeded up cat was amusing, and a heartfelt cheer when task completed. I've just discovered your videos and I'm absolutely fascinated by your super little Pod. So, so, so verrry envious.....I want one. Smashing manageable size, and I think even I could tow one of those, and I haven't towed anything for decades. I feel really inspired. Thank you.
Oh it was definitely meant to be amusing :) I made such a meal of it