We talk about the proposal to bring back the Robin of Sherwood series with the original cast, writers and production standards. It is being proposed by Stansfilm, who are now seeking backers for the project.

"Over the past few years attempts have been made to revive the series but unfortunately failed. Now, in 2011, a script has been written by Richard Carpenter and plans are being made to bring back Robin of Sherwood... Stansfilm are presently heading an attempt to bring this series back to your screens... ...but we need YOUR help to make it happen!"

Find out more on the Stansfilm website.

What a wonderful way to start the show! Jennifer Cutting and her Ocean Orchestra bring us the title track to her new album, Song of Solstice. This rousing Celtic Folk track is a brilliant example of the high quality of foot-stomping music that you can expect from Jenifer and the crew!

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Raised on an Hindu Ashram, Jennifer's unique perspective brings us a celebration of Christian and Pagan Solstice traditions.

You can find out more about Jennifer and the Ocean Orchestra on their website at Ocean Orchestra or on our Contributor Page.

In this piece we talk about the Holly and the Oak Kings, Holly & Mistletoe, Santa Claus' Reindeer, Herne the Hunter and the symolism of the Stag and deer. We then go on to examine the origins and traditions of the Yule Log in much more detail. Much of the detail came from [Wiki].

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. This beautiful track explores the turning of the Wheel of the year which is particularly significant for us as we look at the time of the Midwinter Solstice.

You can find his music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor page on this website.

We bring you a lovely poem purportedly from Mother Goose that teaches children about the best logs to burn for a good winter fire. Although, We couldn't find a direct link the source for this is minogue.com.

The full version of Mother Goose can be found at Project Gutenberg.

We also found it at Legendary Dartmoor under the name of a Dartmoor Log Poem. It has long been a traditional English folk song as can be found at the Traditional Music website.

We're also proud to accompany this poem with Anne Roos' wonderful track The Gold Ring (details in the credits at the bottom).

George Nicholas and Cernunnos Rising bring us a unique blend of new age, celtic, pagan, drudic music, featuring evocative songs with deep and well crafted lyrics; reminding us of a living tradition that explores the mysticism of trees, the waters, the air that we breathe, the seen and the unseen and delicate balance in all things.

In this show you can hear his song, A Fire Fit for A Queen, which carries on the wonderful traditions of logs and wood that we've been talking about in this show. You can find out more about Cernunnos Rising on their website or here, on their Contributor Page.

Astoundingly, Chris is an undiscovered talent - that is, until now! This amazing bard has given us permission to use some of his amazing stories and poems in the show and we're sure that you'll love them just as much as we do.

In this show, you can hears his wonderfully evocative, Midwinter Story. We hope to bring you much more of Chris in the future and in the meantime check out his Contributor Page to find out a little more about him.

What might have happened if Peter Pan's Wendy turned pirate and succeeded Captain Hook as ship's captain? How about if Medusa and Rapunzel fell in love with the same hapless prince? What sort of tango do you dance with the alligator in your house? How do you fend off an online stalker who thinks he's Jesus? What's all the buzz about the guy with the mandolin who marched on Washington? Performing songwriter SJ Tucker addresses these questions and many others, all in the time it takes to play a show. Critics describe her music as the perfect mix of witty and weighty, and she takes listeners on a fantastic, genre-hopping ride with just her voice, her guitar, and occasionally a drum.

Fans of all ages come to see SJ Tucker for more than just the stories she weaves into her songwriting -- her musical talents are second to none. Her style is classified, at times, as "Celtic Blues", while her instrumental and vocal talents earn comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, and Jeff Buckley. Not confined to one type of song or another, SJ spans opera, chant, and rockergrrl, employing deft guitar hands and the bluesy, powerful voice of a 300lb gospel singer--finely contained in a petite frame which earned her first band the name 'Skinny White Chick' by accident.

An incredibly prolific writer, SJ Tucker has composed over 130 original songs and independently produced six full-length studio albums. SJ Tucker started on the road with her first album in 2004, and she is taking the nation by storm -- on her own power -- state by state.

We are really proud to bring you her Hymn to Herne, a powerful, blood-pounding evocation of atavistic force. You can find out more about Sooj on her website at sjtucker.com or on her Contributor Page.

Cerdic is the nephew of a great warrior who died a hero of the Anglo-Saxon country of Deira.

Growing up in a quiet village, he dreams of the glories of battle and of one day writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen.

Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain and must show courageous leadership and overcome treachery, to save his kingdom, rescue his sister and return home with his uncle's sword.

The Amber Treasure is Historical Fiction set in Dark Age Northumbria and can be found on Podiobooks.com

Multi-award winning group Spiral Dance, based in Adelaide, has been playing rousing, high-energy music to enthusiastic audiences throughout Australia and beyond for over a decade. With a combination of haunting vocals, evocative fiddle, intoxicating guitar riffs and groovy accordion lines, underpinned with potent bass and dynamic percussion, the band presents an eclectic blend of traditional folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Enchanting melodies intertwine with mythical tales that are sure to captivate your soul, tease your mind and steal your heart, casting your spirit into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time.

As Adrienne, their lead vocalist puts it: "Having grown up surrounded by magic and a love of legends, I longed to put these feelings in to song. I believe we all have an affinity with the magical elements of our existence and the songs are written to invoke these emotions from within."

The richly-textured and powerful song Solstice Evergreen, recalls ancient times with a powerful driving force that reminds us that the spirit is still very much alive today. Amazing song! You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page.