Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 15/01/2025New @tradfolk.bsky.social piece on the Chepstow Mari Lwyd and Wassail. Because nothing says ‘Happy New Year’ like a horse skull knocking at your door! tradfolk.co/performance/... #wassail #marilwyd #folklore #walestradfolk.coCustoms uncovered: Chepstow Mari Lwyd and Wassail - TradfolkJanuary. Bleak, isn’t it? December and its festivities feel a long way behind us, and the delights of spring and summer feel a long way ahead. In addition, avid consumers of ‘morris social media’ migh... 182
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 15/12/2024First dance out with Kittiwake Morris yesterday! If you missed us you can catch us in Stanton Drew with @wild-moon-morris.bsky.social next Saturday 2pm for our solstice celebrations! #morrisdancing #bristol #bordermorris 2182
Reposted by Nelly BrewerJonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Sorry we’re not riding at dawn. We’re having coffee and catastrophizing the day at dawn. Then we’re doing Wordle. Then we’re doing 35 minutes of doomscrolling, then we’re taking the longest hottest shower, then we’re sitting on the edge of the bed staring at nothing for a while, THEN maybe we ride. 891845226
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Fun fact, reindeer like eating lichen WAY more than they like glitter oats. Please don’t pick it from trees but there’s plenty on the ground after the storm! #lichen #forestofdean 230
Reposted by Nelly BrewerCooper and Toller @cooperandtoller.bsky.social · 06/12/2024It's the last Bandcamp Friday of the year, a good day to grab a copy of our new album of end-of-year songs. ** MERRY CHRISTMAS! ** cooperandtoller.bandcamp.com/album/years-...cooperandtoller.bandcamp.comYear's End, by Cooper and Toller12 track album 001
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Aaaaaah the secret’s out, and it sounds incredible! 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024(No force was applied, it really has been a pleasure!) 000
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Having spent several days being FORCED by @tradfolk.bsky.social to listen to some incredible music, here’s my roundup of new festive folk, with @jackieoates.bsky.social @squeezyjohn.bsky.social @cooperandtoller.bsky.social @windbornesingers.bsky.social + more! tradfolk.co/customs/chri...tradfolk.coFolk Christmas Releases 2024 - TradfolkThe festive season wouldn’t be complete without a host of new musical offerings. Thankfully 2024 brings us enough traditional favourites and self-penned delights to fill any stocking, festive playlist... 1122
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 01/12/2024And here we all thinking the Forest of Dean is funny about sheep. 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Chatting to @jackieoates.bsky.social about life, music and motherhood is always such a joy. Excited to be able to share it with everyone else in her @tradfolk.bsky.social interview! tradfolk.co/music/music-... #folkmusic #tradfolk #englishfolk #festivefolktradfolk.coFolk and family: an interview with Jackie Oates - TradfolkWith a busy autumn and winter of gigs coming up, in a number of collaborations, Nelly Brewer caught up with Jackie Oates to chat music and motherhood. Naturally they’re at a children’s birthday party,... 082
Reposted by Nelly Brewerjackieoates.bsky.social @jackieoates.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Hello! Glad to be here posting for the 1st time! I have been busy getting ready to post new copies of mine and John Spiers' album, 'A Midwinter's Night' in time for release day on Monday! We're on tour from Friday 6th December + it would be lovely to see you there. @squeezyjohn.bsky.social 5405
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Beautiful frosty things yesterday :) #forestofdean 160
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Oh that’s so sad! This one doesn’t get into fights she just wants everyone to love her. 110
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 27/11/2024The International Plant Sentinel Network has landed on Bluesky! 000
Reposted by Nelly BrewerFolk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 26/11/2024Our Club Guide page now has a searchable Google map of clubs, sessions, singarounds and venues around London: folklondon.co.uk/club-guide/ The map itself is here: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v... Let us know if you find any errors, or want your event listed 23719
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Why did the line from Stardust “and right here is where I was hit by a magical flying MORON” just pop into my head? 😅 000
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Rotten tree being held up by ivy. Quite incredible! 🌳 120
Reposted by Nelly BrewerConnection With Wonder @londondreamtime.bsky.social · 24/11/2024I’m telling “The Snow Queen” with a full musical underscore at St John The Baptist in Holland Road #ShepherdsBush #london on 14 December. It’s pay what you like and suitable for kids as well as adults. Tickets www.londondreamtime.com/calendar #storytelling #fairytales Pic Nicolas Laborie 061
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Went upstairs to find slippers. Accidentally lay down. Got found by cat. I may starve here. #catsofbluesky #tortoiseshellcat 151
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Me: How do you feel about my recent reinvention as a folk correspondent? Him: It’s great, but which other part of yourself are you going to un-invent to make space? Touché @jackbrewer.dev *Looks vaguely around at current collection of hyperfocus..es to see what I can jettison* #adhd 030
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Ah we have a shoe in a coffee shop in Coleford, Forest of Dean that was found behind/under the brick oven! 010
Reposted by Nelly BrewerBrooke Jarvis @brookejarvis.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Today in relatable science: Gulls making a mysterious daily trip that turned out to be to a potato chip factory 247158944286
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024The dor beetles aren’t having the greatest time today I don’t think. #forestofdean #beetles 050
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024@jancarrie.bsky.social mother I think you’ll like this. 120
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Yeah you need me, I’m awesome and I write for tradfolk and also I have a REALLY cute dog. 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024My sister used to recite the lady of Shallot to me by heart. Now I do the same for my kids (not by heart) and then wonder why the 5 year old is obsessed with death and curses. 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024My current fun game is “does every mens’ rapper side have an attractive bald one?” Current sample size of 3 but yet to see the lie. 100
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024It was the dog. The kids’ enthusiasm was immense but fleeting. The dog hasn’t left me alone. 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Oh, we know. So are we. That’s why we love you. 010
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Finally nearly home after 6 days travelling around ‘oop North’ learning about some awesome tree health work. I haven’t had a hug since Monday. Bets on whether the dog or the 5 year old is more excited to see me? 240
Nelly Brewer @nellybrewer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024You’re here on bluesky! I’m so happy to see you :D 010