The gods of the waterways: Remembering the eel
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-convivial-x-hannah-moody-tickets-1993913210086
How might a reimagining and remembering of our relationship to the European Eel foster a remembering of our role in the world as guardians of the forgotten ones?
Although an unlikely creature to be slightly obsessed with, our speaker this evening - storyteller, researcher and eel enthusiast, Hannah Moody - will take us through the meandering migrations and mysterious lives of the European Eel...
Once so numerous that our rivers ran black with migrating eels in the springtime, our population has declined by up to 99% and they are now considered critically endangered.
Considered gods of the waterways in other cultures, this talk will explore Britain's relationship with this fish, and how, essentially, it has slipped out of our memory.
Through a guided meditation, we will be encouraged to embody the epic migration and transformation of this remarkable creature, and liken it to our own inner changes.
How can caring for this keystone species help us care for our rivers as entire beings? And is there a chance we can rekindle our care for the eel before it’s too late?
Speaker
Storyteller, researcher and eel enthusiast, Hannah Moody, has been following a thread of adventure from the UK, to Aotearoa New Zealand, to India, and back again. Currently studying the presence of the European Eel in Cornwall for her Masters thesis, her interest goes beyond science into storytelling, poetics and remembering ancient relationships to the land around us.
What to expect
This Summer session of The Convivial will be held - weather permitting - in a dingly dell in the Penryn Woods, so we have a slightly different schedule to our usual talks...
6pm - arrive at 18 Lower Market St, Penryn
6.15 - walk
6.35 - arrive in the woods, sit
6.40 - the talk begins...
7.50 - a simple vegan dinner in the woods will be served
8.20 - discussions, sharings, Q&A
9pm - soft close - socialising, pack down
We will be operating a Leave No Trace policy in the woods. Please come with something to sit on - a mat or a blanket to share. This is our first time experimenting with an outdoor session, so bear with us! If the weather proves untenable, we will be inside at The Convivial's usual learning space.
Tickets
Please refer to the following suggestions when booking your place:
No spare income - £1
Low spare income - £5
Medium spare income - £10 (actual cost of producing the event)
High spare income - £15
Pay it forwards (fund a low-cost ticket) - £20
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-convivial-x-hannah-moody-tickets-1993913210086
The speaker
Ellie Howell (they/them) is a writer and witch whose practice centres on somatic magick and the body as sacred instrument. Their work explores the intersections of erotic mysticism, embodied gnosis and literary form. Alongside their writing, Ellie offers trauma-informed bodywork, spellcraft and is currently training in ceremonial yoni massage alongside their existing practice.
They can be found on Substack at @ametaphoricbody.
What to expect
This Summer session of The Convivial will be held - weather permitting - in a dingly dell in the Penryn Woods, so we have a slightly different schedule to our usual talks...
6pm - arrive at 18 Lower Market St, Penryn
6.15 - walk
6.35 - arrive in the woods, sit
6.40 - the talk begins...
7.50 - a simple vegan dinner in the woods will be served
8.20 - discussions, sharings, Q&A
9pm - soft close - socialising, pack down
We will be operating a Leave No Trace policy in the woods. Please come with something to sit on - a mat or a blanket to share. This is our first time experimenting with an outdoor session, so bear with us! If the weather proves untenable, we will be inside at The Convivial's usual learning space.
Tickets
Please refer to the following suggestions when booking your place:
No spare income - £1
Low spare income - £5
Medium spare income - £10 (actual cost of producing the event)
High spare income - £15
Pay it forwards (fund a low-cost ticket) - £20
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-convivial-x-ellie-howell-tickets-1990651966619