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Ffern Folk Foundation Grant
We’re incredibly honoured to have been selected as recipients of the Ffern Folk Foundation Grant for 2026. To be chosen from nearly 200 applications, by a Guild we deeply admire, feels profoundly affirming. With Ffern’s support, we’re excited to work alongside local communities across the West Country to bring forth a new processional giant. We’re …
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Masks, Mischief and Magic for the Samhain Dusking in Teignmouth
The Rewilderbeest paraded through the streets, horns high, hooves clattering and heart wild, with a herd of masked folk, morris and merry drummers. We sang the sun down, said our goodbyes to summer, and welcomed the cosy, shadowy months ahead. Big love and thanks to the folk.preservation.society for bringing us all together and keeping the spirit …
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UPCOMING TALK: Giants of British Folk
An illustrated talk by Amy Webb of The Lost Giants Discover the world of processional giants and their place within British folk traditions. Amy will share insights from her ongoing research into this centuries-old custom, exploring the many giants documented across British history, how they are made, and the cultural roles they have played over …
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The Harvest Procession at Hauser and Wirth
The Corn Mother danced through the Oudolf Field, in gratitude for this years bountiful harvest… as the Gurt Wyrm rode the winds of seasons changing… and we sang and danced and danced and sang, thankful for all that the summer gave and united for a moment, to mark the turning of the year. Thank you …
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The Rewilderbeest Keeping Flora Day Plastic Free!
A huge thanks to everyone who joined The Rewilderbeest in sipping sustainably, dancing through the streets this Flora Day, and making a stand against single-use plastics! Special thanks to the @lowender.kernow musicians, Owen Davies, Neil Mc Mahon, and Pema Wainwright for helping us spread the plastic-free message loud and proud. OGGY OGGY OGGY… CUP CUP CUP! Read …
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Ooelle at The Carleen Tea Treat
What a joy it was to be invited to lead the Carleen Tea Treat procession, joined by a fantastic group of musicians! A special way to celebrate the seasons bounty and welcome the start of the harvest season in Nanny Goat Country — crowned by a glorious serpent dance around Trew Green
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Ruth on The Forest School Podcast
We were delighted to be invited on to The Forest School Podcast to talk all things Giants, Beasties, Environmental Activism, Folk Tradition, Community, Masks, Slugs and more… You can listen to the episodes below.
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AN ODE TO MAL
by Amy Webb, The Lost Giants Mal is a lemon slug. And like many—if not all—slugs, Mal doesn’t have a voice. But like so many ancient woodland indicator species, Mal carries a deep, instinctive yearning to exist. A right to simply be and a right to be heard. Over the past few months, as Mal has grown, I’ve come …
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Historic Victory for Wild Camping Rights!
WE DID IT! The legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor has been upheld by the Supreme Court. Judges unanimously rejected an appeal by landowners Alexander and Diana Darwall who said people should not be able to camp without permission from landowners. Pockets well and truly… ripped out! Greatest gratitude to The Dartmoor National Park …
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THE REWILDERBEEST WINS SIDMOUTH HORSE TRIALS! 🐴🏆
What an honour to be a part of such a seriously silly yet meaningful celebration of folk mischief and mayhem. Thank you to all the organisers of this very special event, for your hard work and dedication to traditions and play @sidmouthhorsetrials @sidmouthfolkfestival The Rewilderbeest had such a lovely time meeting all the fantastical beings in …
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Giant Making Zines – Available now!
We’re proud to present these mini zines packed with tips and tricks for giant making, tall tales of Cornish giants, DIY activities, and posters. Written, illustrated, and published by Amy Webb and Ruth Webb of The Lost Giants, this self-published collection dives into the world of giant-making and celebrates where it all began for us in Lostwithiel, …
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Old Crockern at The Museum of Dartmoor Life
We are pleased to share that Old Crockern is on display at Museum of Dartmoor Life as part of the Magic and Myth exhibition! Crockern is the land that can’t be owned. Land and folklore are inseparable. As ownership structures and land rights shift, we not only lost our connections to land but also many …
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Introducing Tregona the GIANT of Tregonning Hill.
Tregona is the creation of students in Years 4, 5 & 6 at Leedstown School and The Lost Giants. She is inspired by the character in Stephen Polglase’s tale ‘The Last Giants’ and made possible by #ArtsLab Arts Lab is a creative wellbeing programme by and for young people in Cornwall, delivered by HeadStart Kernow, …
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Giant Tailoring!
We can’t share photos of any of Tregona’s young giantmakers in action so here’s some snapshots of us putting her all together. 29 woven patches, batik paintings, engraved tin charms and 2 giant block printed arms, sewn together to create Tregona, the giant of Tregonning Hill inspired by Stephen Polglase’s tale ‘The Last Giants’. This …
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