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Introducing our South West Adventure & Natural History Network.

A Professional networking evening for adventure, natural history and documentary filmmakers, storytellers and creative professionals.

Held at @polyfalmouth . Link in bio. Free to attend but must book as these tickets are limited.

The Adventure & Natural History Network is the South West's professional community for documentary filmmakers, explorers, adventurers, scientists, producers, composers and creative professionals working across adventure, natural history and factual storytelling.

Hosted at The Poly, these informal monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to meet collaborators, exchange ideas and build meaningful industry connections in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're developing your first documentary commission or working on international productions, you'll find an ambitious and welcoming community passionate about authentic storytelling.

Join us to connect with filmmakers, producers, researchers, scientists and other creative professionals, scientific illustrators and more to discover new opportunities, and help grow the South West's professional network for adventure, natural history and documentary film & television.

Photography @colinherberthowell taken in Falmouth, Cornwall by @tiny.gatherings

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Welcome to Tiny Gatherings

Wild Voices | Stories from the Modern Explorer

Ticket link in bio

A South West gathering bringing together leading experts, local explorers, conservationists and storytellers to share experiences from the worlds of exploration, adventure, science, nature, TV, film and documentary.

From award-winning professionals to emerging voices building their careers, Wild Voices creates a space for storytelling, connection and collaboration, celebrating those documenting, protecting and exploring our planet.

Our community includes:

Explorers and expedition leaders
Filmmakers, producers and documentary makers
TV professionals working across adventure and nature
Conservationists and environmental practitioners
Photographers, writers and storytellers
Scientists and researchers
Emerging talent finding their path in exploration and adventure

But Wild Voices is more than a talk series.

Wild Voices Talks | inspiring stories and conversations from the people who have explored, adventured, filmed, researched and protected our natural world.

Wild Voices Industry Network | a space for professionals across television, film, documentary, adventure and conservation to connect, collaborate and build relationships.

Wild Voices Annual Celebration | a yearly gathering bringing the community together to celebrate the stories, achievements and people shaping modern exploration.

"Is there an RGS group in the South West because this feels like that version of it." — @isaac_kenyon
Wild Voices is our answer, a place to gather, share knowledge, build connections and celebrate the stories that inspire us to understand the world around us.

Explore • Connect • Be Inspired

The journey begins this October.

More details coming soon at tinygatherings.com

Tickets will be released shortly for our first Wild Voices gathering:
8th October at @polyfalmouth

A new South West gathering for explorers, storytellers and those inspired by the natural world.

Soundtrack | Local Musician @samuelglazebrook taken in Falmouth, Cornwall by @tiny.gatherings

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Retreat, retreat, retreat! 🍁🍂

It seems Cornwall is very much in its retreat era this autumn. From yoga and interior design to sound, sauna, nature and a little creative reset, there’s a lot to get involved with.

Plus all the fun of wreath making, wine clubs, inspiring talks, baby groups and plenty more happening across the county.

Here’s what’s on our radar right now.

Save this one for later and go have a nosy at the brilliant women behind them and head to their profiles for more info and how to book.

Two of these retreats are being held at the STUNNING @palm_court_retreats & another at the equally BEAUTIFUL @chapelhousepz which were both recently featured in our ‘Who said Cornwall’s best places weren’t made by women’ post.

As always if you are holding an event or know someone who is, drop me a dm if you would like to be included in an upcoming feature ❤️ by @tiny.gatherings

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This time last year I was making the final route plans for my journey. My first expedition walking the three islands Approximately 130 miles / 210km around or through a route planned to walk me around the three islands of Malta.

And I've just realised 8th October when I speak at @polyfalmouth ticket links in bio was the day before I finished this time last year and I was texting my parents saying Mum and Dad I made it , I did it.

I called this walk , Walking at a Human Pace. And I can't wait to share personal video footage and Photos of the real beauty of Malta.

A land that teaches you when you allow it to slow down. To celebrate past trauma. To find connections with locals. Wise elders. Look up more. Observe nature, lizards , flora and fauna, scale cliff tops and only just dodge being struck by lightning. Never have I grabbed a stranger for a hug so quickly. Embracing the simplicity in life and what walking from A to B each day teaches us.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

There will be an informal gathering after where you can meet and grab a coffee or drink from the @polycafeandbar to celebrate the launch of a monthly series of Wild Voices : Stories from The Modern Explorer taken in Poly Falmouth by @tiny.gatherings

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It is with great pleasure to share the Adventure & Natural History Network.

Full link and details in bio. A FREE evening with limited tickets please do book to secure your space.

Adventure & Natural History Documentary, Film & TV Network is a South West Professional networking for adventure, natural history and documentary filmmakers, storytellers and creative professionals. Whether graduates, proffesional freelancers or award nominated or winning and in need of a network in our industries this is for you.

Any questions feel free to read the Bio and FAQs linked at the top of the page. taken in Poly Falmouth by @tiny.gatherings

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Wild Voices - November tickets are Live !

A couple of marine biologists: life at the frontline of exploring and protecting our ocean.

Welcoming the incredible Cornwall-based marine biologists Dr Daniel Moore and Emily Cunningham MBE whom are partners in science, conservation and life.

As November draws in and winter returns, this illustrated talk will share tales from their decades of marine biological expeditions - from exploring uncharted waters in Antarctica to deploying low-cost underwater monitoring systems here in Cornwall (and a lot more in between!). Both are Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society, the first in their families to go to university and proudly working class. With opportunity for a Q&A and more.

You are also most welcome if you are a graduate or professional in the Adventure & Natural History Film & TV Network a Professional networking for adventure, natural history and documentary filmmakers, storytellers and creative professionals. A free evening , limited tickets available to book by link in bio for 14th October and 11th November all held at @polyfalmouth taken in Poly Falmouth by @tiny.gatherings

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Wild Voices : Stories from a Modern Explorer
8th October 2026
@polyfalmouth
6pm - 7pm with an informal meet in the cafe after.
Ticket link in bio

Walking at a Human Pace is a 130 mile journey walking the three islands of Malta. Welcoming Nicole Herridge Host of Wild Voices for the first of the season one talks. Delve into the landscape, ancestors, human journey of walking these beautiful Mediterranean lands. An insight into what it's like to walk when the path is often never outlined , walking solo and not feeling alone with whom you meet along the way. With the opportunity to ask questions and be inspired for your next journey or everyday life with moments and skills we learn and reminders that we can bring into our everyday life.

'Nicole Herridge. Drawing on her journey across the three islands of Malta, Nicole explores walking as a form of modern exploration an opportunity to reconnect with landscape, heritage, history and self. Through powerful imagery, personal stories and visual excerpts from her ongoing creative work, she reflects on resilience, transformation and the importance of moving through the world at a human pace. Blending adventure, storytelling and a deep sense of place, this inaugural talk invites audiences to consider how walking can become a path to discovery, connection and renewal. '

Please share and support both @tiny.gatherings and the @polyfalmouth by clicking the two little arrows and repost.

Looking forward to meeting you soon and each month thereafter with the most inspiring speakers from the South West. Alongside our Free Networking evening. Please see last post for our programme. taken in Poly Falmouth by @tiny.gatherings

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Holding my hands up to People - Purpose - Possibility. The Tiny Gatherings website has a new look. Featuring information on:

Wild Voices Talks
SW Adventure & Natural History Networking
Creating Mentoring & Walking Coaching
Speaker & Host Availability

And I am certain there are a few areas to tweak but if I have learnt anything, there are some details that are ok to wait until next week. But I am excited that I am also looking ahead to welcome a few new additions to the website not launched yet. I can't wait to share more with you later this year.

Today was so special because I had the fourth person this year share to me about there love and how Tiny Gatherings Festival in 2023 has stayed with them. Described as there dream festival. I was sat in a cafe when a Beautiful lady asked if I was the founder of Tiny Gatherings and the Festival. As I said yes there face lit up and they shared how that was the best festival they have been to and they still think about it to this day. This is the fourth person this year to tell me this and it honestly brings me such joy. I organise and run everything myself which is then supported by those whom I collaborate with and yourselves who attend. It can not grow without yourselves and I am very excited for the direction in which this community is growing.

Have a beautiful weekend and I look forward to connecting next week.

New website link in bio - more coming soon by @tiny.gatherings

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SEASON ONE — DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

I’m so excited to finally share the dates for the Wild Voices Talks + Professional Networking Evenings.

With speakers already lined up for 2027, there is SO much to look forward to.

These evenings are something I’ve been really excited to bring to life creating a space for incredible people, stories, inspiration, connection and community within adventure, exploration and nature conservation.

And honestly… the response so far has been incredible.

October is LIVE to book now and the links are in my bio.

@polyfalmouth and myself will be putting November onwards live very soon, and I’ll let you know as soon as those tickets are released.

The Wild Voices Talks are ticketed with concession prices to support all that need. It's best to book your seats ahead.

The Professional networking evenings are FREE, but places are limited, so please do book your space.

Wild Voices and our networking evening is very much about you sharing, word of mouth, bringing people together and building something really special within our community.

So please keep sharing, tell a friend, and come along.

I can’t wait to see you all in the theatre or the library room very soon.

And if we haven’t met yet… I can’t wait to meet you.

October is live now — link in bio.

Here’s to Season One.
And what’s to come in 2027… taken in Poly Falmouth by @tiny.gatherings

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Reminding myself to breeze through life. To think this time last year I was training not for acting, or a performance of any kind. Sourcing agents or finding my way around the professional pitching industry. But by walking beautifully and simply from A- B daily around three Maltese islands.

This moment was taken after a long day, delayed by public transport for my team's arrival. And an extended day of walking that did not stop at my planned lunchtime but at sunset. Yet the moment captured is of a pure smile. Nothing but joy. In a world where trials and tribulations are thrown at us. It just shows there are always ways to smile in the storm.

Location Gozo and the beautifully known Dwejra Bay with 140 metre cliffs waiting to scale the next day.

This autumn I look forward to settling down some mornings and writing the second half of my book.

Photography @colinherberthowell
#gozo #malta #hiking #expedition taken in Gozo Island, Malta by @tiny.gatherings

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It is with pleasure to share the below testimonial.
As Tiny Gatherings begins a new chapter with Wild Voices : Stories from the Modern Explorer at The Poly, Falmouth, Cornwall. And the South West Proffesional Networking Evenings for Adventure & Natural History Documentary, TV & Film.

I want to shine a light on how these events started with one festival. That shined a light on incredible humans, from wellness to film makers and speakers and more. It is this feeling that I will be carrying through to all the future Tiny Gatherings Events.

Thank you @abitofcreativity for your beautifully kind words on what that moment felt for you.

"The festival has changed me forever in so many ways- you created a truly magical space that weekend .

You created something very special. I was terrified doing my first festival and it definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone but I met some wonderful people and showed myself what I am capable of.

Im currently half way through a masters in psychology at marjons - all part of the ripple effects from tiny gatherings giving me new found confidence and self belief and thank you so much Jess I am still thinking about the talk you gave that inspires me today. "

No of these moments that become life long inspirations are possible without the incredible humans involved. The spaces that host them and most importantly yourselves. Advance tickets allow events to go ahead. Be sure to take a look at October's dates, with an amazing line up for the rest of the year I look forward to sharing more shortly.

Links in bio for all future events.
With a refreshed website nearly complete. by @tiny.gatherings

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