An evening at the Ancient Technology Centre will take you back to a time when people gathered in round wooden buildings, around a fire. There are no signs of modern technology as only firelight and oil lamps light the Earthouse. Along with a wonderful performance, all you will see are wooden walls and rafters, a chalk floor, firelight and the stars through the skylight.

Out next storytelling event is:

The House of the Feathered Bird's Wing (part of the tale known as The King of Ireland's Son) on Saturday 24 March, 7.30 pm.  Told by Taprisha, Jill Barr and Wendy Morrow

A tale of ancient Irish high deeds and strange encounters, - a quest by two young heroes for true love and identity brings self knowledge.   From the Dingle peninsula, the Land of Mists and Ulster, home of Crom Dubh, the dark crooked giant, comes this richly symbolic tale of youthful endeavour, as sinuously interwoven as a Celtic knot.  The elegiac tone of the harp underscores the romance.  Will true love win?

Taprisha has been telling stories for 35 years to children and adults alike.  Her father was an Irish man so she carries the Celtic Tales in her heart and loves to tell the ancient myths of the Celtic people.   She is the founding member of the New Forest Story Tellers and is delighted to be back at the Earthouse.  

Jill Barr's family hails from Northern Ireland and she is well known for her regular stories on Hope Radio.  As a member of the New Forest Story Tellers, Jill can be frequently seen yarning up her tales at local pubs and festivals, as well as the Earthouse, with a wry smile and a wink of the eye.

Wendy Morrow is a fine harpist.  She studied music in Edinburgh before returning home to The Forest where she now teaches singing and harp at the local Waldorf School.  She also directs the New Milton Community Choir and is half of the locally acclaimed folk duo 'The Morrows'.  

Suitable for Adults and Children (7years  and over).  £10 for adults and £5 for under 16's. 

Buying your tickets

For ticket availability and to make a booking, please contact East Dorset Heritage Trust on: 01202 888992.  You can pay over the phone by credit card and your tickets will be emailed to you (a small surcharge per transaction will apply). Alternatively, once you have booked your tickets over the phone, make cheques payable to 'ATC Friends Account' and send with a stamped addressed envelope to EDHT, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS.

If you would like to be added to the email mailing list for events, please contact us using the contact details below.

Dates for your diary

9 April - A Celebration of Icelandic and Viking Music.  Daytime Workshops and Evening Concert of Icelandic and Ancient Music with Bára Grímsdóttir, Chris Foster, Kate Fletcher & Corwen ap Broch.

12 May - 'A Love Like Salt'. Storytelling and music with the Devil's Violin Company

9 June - Jaminaround.  Eclectic mix of storytelling and music with a range of different performers.

18 August -'The Girl who Became a Boy' Storytelling by Jo Blake Cave and music from the GlowGlobes  

22 September - 'The Life and Desires of Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton' Storytelling by Giles Abbott  

13 October - 'Agincourt'  Storytelling by Direct Theatre & Peter Courtnay

24 November - 'The Three Snake Leaves'. Storytelling by the Company of Storytellers Ben Haggarty, Hugh Lupton, Sally Pomme Clayton & musicians Dylan Fowler and Gill Stevens.

23-23 December - 'Bear Feast'. A Pagan Animalistic celebration of Midwinter with Kate Fletcher & Corwen ap Broch.

Some comments about events at the Earthouse:

• "It wasn't a story it was pure magic."

• "The setting was magnificent."

• "It was spellbinding - an evening I shall remember with huge pleasure. I didn't want it to end. I arrived rather sceptical, departed converted."

• "A marvellous experience in an amazing building!"

• "I love this place! What a wonderful combination - an excellent storytelling in a building which inspires, refreshes and transports me into a timeless space."

• Admin, finance and marketing Officer
  Name: Mrs Marnie Shaw
  Email: m.shaw@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224517
  Full details for Mrs Marnie Shaw