Brothers in Yarns

January 2008 to 8 July 2008, Telling stories along the ridgeway from London to Avebury

Brother’s in Yarns are two storytellers from two traditions united by their friendship and one mission. In summer 2008 they are walking from Avebury to London, along the ancient Ridgeway path to raise money for the MS Society, the Parkinson’s Society and the Chelsea Children’s Hospital Schools. They will travel with the boots on their feet, the stories in their heads, and no money at all in their pockets!!!!! Are they mad? No, they’re Brothers in Yarns!

Along their journey they will stop at specified locations to tell stories to the public and collect money for their charities. They will visit schools, village halls, hold open air performances, and members of the public can even join them on Story Walks!

They believe people will love their stories and give generously to their charities. And feed them. They hope. And provide somewhere to rest their weary feet?!!

Itinerary

Peter Chand is a British-born Indian storyteller, whose family migrated to Britain from the Punjab, in the 1950’s. He has told to many different types of audience, and recently secured funding from the Arts Council England, to travel to India, collecting & translating stories never before told in the UK.

Giles Abbott became a storyteller after serious sight loss in 1998/9. He says his loss alerted him to a loss he hadn’t noticed, that of the joy of story! Since then he has performed to adults and children all over the UK and in Europe. He has had poetry published in the national press and teaches Voice to drama students and business clients.