Here’s the Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8 p.m. EST… 92.7 FM show with Susan Bunting of Peterborough’s English Country Dancers!
Other recent radio shows:
February 2: David Rankine: For decades, David Rankine has explored Celtic culture through his art and his music. He teaches calligraphy, design and manuscript illumination, and presents lectures on the Book of Kells and other apsects of Celtic and world Sacred Art.
David Rankine’s highly original Celtic inspired works can be found in collections across the globe and are showcased each year in his ongoing art shows entitled A Rustle of Wings.
The creator of numerous art manuals, books and CDs (with his band), David is also authoring an upcoming book re: creativity entitled Healing Space.
David lives and works in the village of Sharon, north of Toronto.
January 26: Dr. Joanne Findon helped us celebrate Robbie Burns day with readings from her book ‘Auld Lang Syne’!
Aired on January 19, 2012: Dr. Patrick MacManaway
Dr. Patrick MacManaway, born and raised in rural Scotland, is a third generation practitioner of the healing arts and an international consultant and educator in geopathic stress and geomancy.His work includes clearing, balancing and re-harmonizing the subtle life energies of place for increased health at home, enhanced performance at work, and increased fertility and yield on farms.
Patrick holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Edinburgh, and is Past President of the British Society of Dowsers and the author of Energy Dowsing for Health, Cultivating Your Light Body and Keys to Grace.
He is a founding member of www.circlesforpeace.org/and a design consultant for the Burlington Earth Clock.
To learn more about Patrick and his work, please visit his website at:
February 9: Celtic Storytellers and Friends is pre-empted by an event day – Geek Day 2012, where Trent Radio’s programming is entirely taken over by all subjects Geeky, from Star Trek to rock tumblers to Experimental Sound Effect Music Mash-ups. Also that day is a a geeky board-game pub night that night at Sadleir House. 751 George Street North. This will be, as far as Awesome Programme Director James Kerr’s calculations are correct, the 10th annual Geek Day.
February 16: Susan Bunting of English Country Dancers
February 23: Sarah and Alan Cornfield of Sugar Bush Fairies
March 1: TBA
To listen to any of these archived shows, please simply click on arrow to play!
December 8: Kiérah Raymond, Celtic Fiddler from White Rock, B.C.!
Blades of Glory logo photo
Blades of Glory ~ November 24, 2011
Blades of Glory creators Harry Heydon and Montse Alvarado incorporated their educational & entertainment company in 1994 and have since taught history to over 90,000 Ontario students from grades 3 through 7. Blades of Glory is an educational and interactive theme park (medieval and ancient civilizations) situated in Hastings, Ontario, where children actually touch ancient artifacts while learning about lost civilizations. They also offer curriculum based in-school presentations as well as entertainment shows for events like highland games. Fabulous!
Click below to hear Blades of Glory on Celtic Storytellers and Friends:
Blades of Glory ~ Ancient Civilzations showcased
Elizabeth McMahon ~ Scottish Country Dance Instructor
Dr. Joanne Findon and The Dream of Aengus
www.trentu.ca/englishma/faculty.php#Findon
Ellen Evert Hopman ~ Druid and Author
Tara Hawkins ~ Trent University History Exchange (TIP)
Dr. Brendan Myers ~ Celtic Philosopher and Author
First Season 2011 ~ shows hosted on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. EST ~ 92.7 FM or www.trentu.ca/stream
September 29: Lisa Robbins, Author, nutritionist and witch, www.thegoodwitch.ca
October 6: Ellen Evert Hopman, Druid-initiate and author, www.elleneverthopman.com
October 13: Tara Hawkins, University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) ~ Trent U History Exchange Student
October 20: Lauren Lloyd, Celtic Harpist
November 3: Dr. Joanne Findon, Author of The Dream of Aengusand Associate Prof at Trent U
www.trentu.ca/englishma/faculty.php#Findon
November 10: Dr.Brendan Myers, Celtic philosopher supreme and author ~ www.brendanmyers.netbr /> November 17: Elizabeth McMahon, Scottish Dance instructor
November 24: Montse of Blades of Glory
December 8: Kiérah Raymond, Celtic Fiddler from White Rock, B.C.!
History of Celtic Storytellers and Friends Radio Show ~ streamed onto the internet at www.trentu.ca/stream
Celtic Storytellers and Friends airs on Thursday evenings from 8 to 8:30 p.m. EST out of Peterborough, Ontario, at 92.7 FM, Trent Radio.First airing in the Fall of ’11 on 92.7 FM, Celtic Storytellers and Friends is also streamlined onto the internet at www.TrentRadio.ca.
Host Mary McGillis was inspired after years of research into her ancestors ~ her father from the Highlands of Scotland and her mother from the South East of Ireland ~ and Celtic traditions and culture, that she decided to start a show to share her passion with the world. Naturally, along the way, she met many awe-inspiring people and has helped, with Trent Radio, to share their messages.
In accordance with the aims of Trent Radio, Celtic Storytellers and Friends is a community-oriented, cultural and educational show encouraging a bridge of communication between university life, the Peterborough community and the world.
As host, Mary invites guests to share their story and messages. She also features musical and inspirational interludes each week.
If you miss a show, for one week following you can download/hear it from Trent Radio’s site logger at www.TrentRadio.ca/logger.
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