In 1991 Jim and Peg Armstrong started a series of Yarnspinng sessions at the Tullycarnet Library in Dundonald, Northern Ireland.
Yarnspinning is the name given locally to storytelling and over the years many people have entertained enthusiastic audiences in once a month sessions on a Thursday night with tall tales, witty anecdotes and stories of all kinds. In 1993 recordings were made of the Yarnspinners who performed during that season and at the end of the year this was issued as a cassette.
Unfortunately this was to be Jim’s last year and the cassette was sold in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice, going on to raise more than £12,000. Now over 20 years since the start of the Tullycarnet Yarnspinning, the cassette has been turned into a double CD and this time proceeds will go to MacMillan Cancer Support whose nurses looked after Jim so well in his final year.
Now in her 90s, Peg still plays an active role in the Yarnspinners and the sessions continue to be a regular feature once a month from September to May at the Tullycarnet Library.
For more information on these ring 028 9048 5079.
The CD features these Yarnspinners and their stories
| Tom McDevitte | Senior Citizens | Bushmills |
| Muriel Simpson | Ulster Says “No” | My Wants In Life |
| Harry Scott | The Yarnspinning Midwife | |
| Matt Camplisson | The Pig Smugglers | |
| Maude Mcneilly | Willie’s Honeymoon | |
| Billy Ritchie | The Tale Of Sonya Snell | The Secret Of Four Women |
| Liz Weir | The White Trout | The Boy And The Blitz |
| Lillian Nesbit | New Zealand / Australia | Hofnung’s Bed |
| Jim Armstrong | Humour In Boxing | |
| Billy Teare | The Snakes In Ireland | The Wee House |
| Dorothy Thompson | Belfast Is The Only Place For Me | |
| Wilson Logan | The Pope’s Visit To Ireland | The First Time |
| Liz Gough | The Eldest Daughter | |
| Cecil Brennan | The Tax Inspector | The Forgers |
| Doreen Mcbride | Rangi And Papa | |
| Crawford Howard | The Diagonal Steamtrap | |
| Ian Coalter | The Three Lady Smugglers | The Last Bus To Ahoghill |
As you are already on line the best way to buy the CD is to follow this link:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0069P7JRW
Otherwise you can email:
cd@yarnspinning.co.uk
YARNSPINNING
Tullycarnet LIBRARY
KINROSS AVE.
KINGS ROAD
BELFAST BT5 7GF
CDs cost £10 each plus £1 postage in the UK
Sterling cheques should be made payable to ‘MacMillan Cancer Support’
