What is the place of fire in our lives and the lives of the species in our forest?

Join us on a short journey into the forest at twilight. Sitting beneath a particular tree, we will listen to the forest as night falls, and imagine what this tree has witnessed, engaging with the language of the forest. As it gets dark, we will also listen to some stories of fire, safe in the wintery forest landscape.

Then, we’ll return to the Newstead Railway Arts Hub for hearty soup and to sit around a warming fire where we will weave together our own stories, drawing on our experiences in the past and from the evening. Our guides will be Sam Strong, who writes on fire and myths, Chris Johnston plus some special guests.

This journey through place, story, memory, myth and experience is a special event offered by the Talking Fire group as part of Newstead’s Words in Winter.

Please bring a story to share. Don't forget to dress warmly to suit the weather and bring a torch. Soups will be hearty and vegan, and there will be gluten free bread too. We will car pool for the forest trip. There will be some chairs in the forest, but you might like to bring your own light, folding chair.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No, but children need to be supervised by an adult.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available at the Arts Hub. We will car pool to go into the forest. Public transport? There is a bus from Castlemaine.

What can I bring into the event?

Bring yourself, your stories, your imagination and a torch. Dress warmly!

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Call Chris Johnston on 54762457 or go to Talkingfire.org