Join us for discussions, writing prompts and creative challenges. October HT readalong: The Owl Service #OctoberOwls Sun 23/10 - Sat 29/10
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Nightjar feathers many gorgeous peaceful nights on Northumberland heathland listening to these gorgeous birds @ReadAlongs #octoberowls @one_to_read @TerryCulkin1 @DarrellWakelam @Berry1_MP @chrispenlington @Snotlady5 @WinterImagines
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On the metro off to work reading this great gem what a wonderful deep book much to gain will defo be having another few reads @ReadAlongs #OctoberOwls
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Several, but for example @neilphilipmyth's English Folktales, first version or most recent. Also reprints of classic Welsh and Scottish tales (Uni Wales Press, Senate). All worth dipping into.
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#OctoberOwls Day 2 Writing In Huw style...
‘Come,dying leaf whisperer ; come, bonfire of my heart; come, autumn, come.’
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In addition to those posted so far, here are some of my collection. #OctoberOwls
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For Scotland: The Lore of Scotland / Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingsmill. Uniform with The Lore of the Land / Westwood & Jacqueline Simpson which again covers England & is recommended; if there is a matching title for Wales I'm afraid I can't find it.
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Leaves falling falling falling; blankets of orange, gold and red wine they make. Come Autumn come #octoberowls
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I've realised thinking about this that I do not know/can't remember many UK folk tales. Went down a Greek myths rabbit hole in lockdown, think I need to do some more local reading #OctoberOwls
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It's cheating as we didn't make them today but here are some I made with my daughter and one made by my son a while ago! #OctoberOwls
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In terms of symbolism, ‘meadowsweet’ is Garner referencing Blodeuwedd from The Mabinogion’s ‘Math Son of Mathonwy’. Being crafted from blossom, she was not of this world. Her beauty masked a darker side for which she was punished by being reformed into an owl. #OctoberOwls
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I actually sketched this owl from The Lost Spells by @RobGMacfarlane and @JackieMorrisArt for my reading journal a couple of days ago. I hope that’s okay… #OctoberOwls
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Under a near cloudless blue sky, the warm turquoise ocean lapped over their bare toes, inviting them in for a refreshing dip.
The volcanic shadow’s fingers grappled across the sand, reaching out to pull their next victim to the darkest depth of the vast ocean.
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The hidden dinner service as symbolic of a family which does not dine together or gel together, further reinforced by the shattering of the plate. The family itself is a unit made of fragments which don’t cohere.
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I know that there are many better artists out there than me but I am rather proud of this owl not easy to do but a start @ReadAlongs #Octoberowls @TerryCulkin1 @one_to_read @ValTatum3 @DarrellWakelam @lil_on_sea @MrEFinch @Sharifahlee4 @MoreMorrow @Berry1_MP
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I haven't made a Xmas hoop bauble in AGES but the @ReadAlongs this half term has inspired me! Hoping to hang this one on our tree this year. If anyone else would like one just let me know- I don't have any green hoops left but I do have brown wooden ones! £5 plus postage
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For fans of Alan Garner the @backlisted podcast did a special on him and his books when he was nominated for the Booker find it here backlisted.fm/episodes/backl… #Octoberowls
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I’m quite enjoying it! It’s mysterious and intriguing- as are the characters 👍 I’ve also had a go at creating an owl themed Xmas bauble for our tree this year 👍 #OctoberOwls
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Do you like books? Do you like challenges? Are you a fan of creepy Welsh owl-based myths? Then you’ll love #OctoberOwls from @readalongs coming this half term. It’s been a while but we’re hoping to get lots of readers joining in as we explore this weird and wonderful tale🦉🦉🦉