Stories from the Sticks

In our final episode of the series, we meet artist & folklorist Anne Marie from Rorrington in Shropshire. She takes us on an audible ramble through the vast Shropshire landscape, sharing stories of Medgel the Witch, local sin eaters & discusses why folklore is such an intrinsic part of how humans process difficult times. Also listen to us attempt to play ‘the tea towel game’ AND catch a glimpse of our new upcoming audio project for young adventurers. 'Malevolent Milker' by Mary Keith 'Eat Your Sins' is a collaboration between Jack Dean & Scratchworks The music is by Jack Dean and the podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield. Stories from the Sticks is supported by Arts Council England.A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts6ts

In this episode, all the gang get together to interview a very special guest. Beatrice shares stories of a long life on the road - the ups, the downs and the many three-point turns.Beatrice the Car is played by Charlotte Warner. Find out more at www.charlottewarner.comThis episode is inspired by Everything is Alive by Ian Chillag. Find out more at www.everythingisalive.comThe music is by Jack Dean and the podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield. Stories from the Sticks is supported by Arts Council England.A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts5ts

In this episode, we chat to Pat from North Thoresby in Lincolnshire. Pat tells extraordinary tales of her long and eventful career as a Community Midwife, and her ever changing relationship with her local community. We hear stories about thieving millionaires, local murders and her unique relationship with Kevin Clifton from Strictly Come Dancing.  The podcast is edited by Andrew Armfield and the music composed by Jack Dean. The jingle for Ros is a Scratchworks creation. And all this is supported by Arts Council England.A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts4ts

This episode features the historic town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. We meet theatre-maker & community radio host, Sidney and local historian, Tony. From flying monks to escaped pigs, Malmesbury seems to have more stories than a Brothers Grimm fairy tale book. We also take a dip into 17th century witch trials as Tony uncovers the untold tale of the Witches of Malmesbury.You can find 'A Furlong of Flight' and more music by Rosie Hood here: https://www.rosiehood.co.uk/musicMusic is by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. ‘She's a Witch' was composed by the company & Andrew Armfield. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & supported by Arts Council England.A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts3ts

In this episode, we meet life-long friends Fran & Jan from Martinstown in Dorset. We hear tales of duck races in the river, Fran’s infamous muesli pudding and the time everyone pulled together to rescue a war veteran from the floods. You can find the Artsreach Documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfNR66A3pMwYou can find Brendan Taaffe’s album here: https://brendantaaffe.bandcamp.com/album/here-below-the-bright-wings-chorusYou can find your local food bank to donate to with the Trussell Trusthttps://www.trusselltrust.org/Music is by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. ‘You’re Frozen’ was written by the company & arranged by Sian Keen. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & supported by Arts Council England. A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts2transcript

The first episode features Eddy from Dolton, a well-known character who moved to North Devon 37 years ago. A retired plumber, he recalls carnivals, jubilee celebrations, motorbikes, stuffed-dog doorstops and the time Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones made him a cup of tea. The interviews are interwoven with original music by Jack Dean plus narration and singing by theatre company, Scratchworks. The podcast was edited by Andrew Armfield & commissioned by Exeter Northcott's 'The Time is Now' Commission with support from Arts Council England. A transcript of the episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/sfts1ts