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When Beowulf feasted in Hrothgar's hall, a storyteller told of the creation of the world and all things in it. What would that skald have said if he knew today's scientific theories? In this show I tell the story of creation, from the Big Bang to the evolution of man, in the manner that Hrothgar's skald might have. This 25 minute show is part of the Super K Sonic Boooum display at Manchester Science festival and will repeat through the evening.

Join me in a walk around the National Wildflower Centre and listen to stories of the natural (and sometimes supernatural) world.

There will be two walks:  one at 1pm and one at 3pm.

From the deserts of the East to the fens and moors of our own islands, ghastly creatures come out at night to frighten us in our beds or lure us to our doom. Join me in an evening of ghostly and grisly tales, if you dare...

Join me in a walk around the National Wildflower Centre and listen to stories of the natural (and sometimes supernatural) world.

There will be two walks:  one at 1pm and one at 3pm.