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Books and Storytelling

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Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. 		Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Activity Fun With Tracey Corderoy
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A craft and story-telling session with the children's picture book author.
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1 Jul Jul 1, 11am–3pm Waterstones, York
The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin (Ages 7-11)
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Storytelling session about how people from different cultures work together in times of hardship and war.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 11.30am Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
All Ears
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An evening of real life stories told by individuals from ex-convicts to philanthropists, comedians to life coaches.
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19 Jun Jun 19, 7pm–11pm The Old Queen's Head, London N1
Animals And War (Under 11s)
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Children can learn about the fictional story of Joey from War Horse and hear tales of wartime animal bravery with puppets and pictures.
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4 Jun–10 Jun Jun 4, 10, 11.30am Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Baba Yaga's Oven: Storytelling
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Storytellers Michael Loader and Rebecca Smart and musician Martin Solomon present Russian tales of shapeshifting and transformations.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 6.30pm, doors 6pm St George's Bristol, Bristol
Bank Holiday Fun
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A wide range of traditional family activities including archery, cooking and storytelling.
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2 Jun–5 Jun Jun 2–5, 11am–4pm St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff
Bath Storytelling Circle
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Stories and songs performed in a traditional bardic style.
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18 Jun Jun 18, 8pm
16 Jul Jul 16, 8pm
20 Aug Aug 20, 8pm
17 Sep Sep 17, 8pm 		The Raven, Bath
Beanbag Stories (Ages 2-4)
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17 Jun Jun 17, 11.15am Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
The Better Crack Club
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Regular storytelling club for adults.
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15 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Big Saturday: Manchester Anansi Spider: Men's Room Community Group
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–4pm The Manchester Museum, Manchester
The Boat Project: Shared Story At Action Stations
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A writing workshop in which participants collaborate to create a single narrative and get the chance to meet characters from different Dickens' stories.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 10am Historic Dockyard And Naval Base, Portsmouth
Bookbug Rhyme Session
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Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries.
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16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Bookbug Session
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Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Books, Borders and Bikes
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A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary Traquair House, Innerleithen
Born frae the Sea!
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Tim Porteus tells tales of Prestonpans's salt panners with his big and wee friends. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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7 Jun 2pm Prestonpans Infant School, Prestonpans
Bounce and Rhyme
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Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time.
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24 May–26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1–2pm Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May–30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11am–noon Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May 10.30am Pollok Library And Leisure Centre, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Woodside Library, Aberdeen
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun–27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow
Burns an' a' That! Festival
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One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
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30 May–3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Cardiff Storytelling Circle
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Listen to and tell stories and perform songs.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm Chapter, Cardiff
Children's Storytime
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A storytelling session.
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23 May–30 May Wed 10.30am–11.15am
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11.15am
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11.15am
1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11.15am 		Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury
24 May–31 May Thu 11.15am–11.45am
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 11.15am–11.45am
5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 11.15am–11.45am
2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 11.15am–11.45am
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm 		Wimbledon Library, London SW19
3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 3pm–3.30pm
4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 10.30am–11am
2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 10.30am–11am
6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 10.30am–11am 		Cambridge Central Library, Cambridge
Crystal's Vardo
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A traditional story telling performance written in response to the problems of discrimination and bullying faced by young Travellers, followed by live Gypsy music.
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28 Jun Jun 28, 7pm Brighton Dome, Brighton
Dear Vampa with Ross Collins
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Hear the award-winning tale of a vampire family puzzling at their neighbours' unusual habits (like enjoying sunshine and going to sleep at night). Suitable for P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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15 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Edinburgh Independent & Radical Book Fair
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The Independent and Radical Book Fair hosts another plethora (over 70 publishers were present at the last festival) of left-field stalls, as well as exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, creative writing events and author talks.
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24 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Electric Tales
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A blended mix of comedy and storytelling, making for a chilled night of funny yarns and verse told by a range of performers, with the sole aim of cheering you up.
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10 Jul 8.30pm
With peas from two opposite sides of the pod, Siân Bevan and Susan Morrison. 		The Stand, Edinburgh
Enchanting Tales (Ages 5-12)
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am–12noon, booking essential
15 Jul Jul 15, 11am–12noon, booking essential
11 Aug Aug 11, 11am–12noon, booking essential 		The John Rylands Library, Manchester
Faclan: The Hebridean Book Festival
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This book fest on Britain's Western cusp is lucky enough to call An Lanntair (Gaelic for 'the lantern') arts centre in Stornoway home. Now in its eighth year, it has moved to the cusp of winter, and this year dwells on ideas of belief, exploring the stories, legends, premonitions, beliefs shared and traded round the hearths of generations of Gaels.
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1 Nov–3 Nov Times vary Western Isles, Western Isles
Fairytale Fun
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Whether you're a Cinderella girl or a Beauty and the Beast boy, there's fairytale fun for all with crafts, stories and games. Part of the West End Festival.
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18 Jun 3.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
19 Jun 3.30pm Partick Library, Glasgow
20 Jun 3.30pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
The Fastest Train To Anywhere
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The Flanagan Collective presents work in progress on a contemporary theatre piece.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 7.30pm Helmsley Arts Centre, The Old Meeting House, York
Father's Day Card Making
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Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Fathers' Day Network
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A day of interactive storytelling and workshops on storytelling for children and dads, and art works and poems celebrating parental bonds.
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16 Jun 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
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North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
Gerald Watts: Author Event
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–2pm Waterstones, Bury St. Edmunds
Giants Day
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Listen to stories, help to decorate a tree and take part in creative activities.
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30 Oct Oct 30, 11am–3pm, gates 10.30am, last adm 2pm, children must be accompanied, wear suitable clothing National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham
Ginger Nut with Chani McBain
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A nutty new tale from Chani McBain about a blond boy who yearns to have ginger hair like the rest of his family. Suitable for P1/P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Going The Distance (Over 5s)
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An Olympic-themed storytelling session about how the 1948 games changed the sporting world forever.
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3 Jun–4 Jun Jun 3, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–3.30pm, Jun 4, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3.30pm–4pm Museum Of London, London EC2Y
Guid Crack Club
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Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.
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29 Jun 7.30pm
Host Noel Cochrane and his daughter Marie Louise Cochrane lead a night of tales for journeying. 		Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Horrid Henry's Monster Stories With Francesca Simon
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The children's author reads excerpts from her books, helps to create a puppet show using shadow puppets and signs copies of her books.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 12noon–1.30pm, booking essential Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne
Icarus: Birmingham School Of Acting
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15 Jun–17 Jun Jun 15 & 16, 7pm, mat Jun 15, 17, 1pm mac, Birmingham
Inky Fingers Open Mic
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A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
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26 Jun 8pm
24 Jul 8pm 		The Third Door, Edinburgh
Inverness Local Mod
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Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions.
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15 Jun Times vary Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Ismay's Titanic: From Glory To Guilt
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Performance storytelling from the point of view of the ship owner's youngest daughter.
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10 Jun–24 Jun Jun 10, 24, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
29 Jul Jul 29, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm 		Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Jeremy Wade's River Monsters
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The angling explorer comes to the banks of the Tweed to tell the stories from his quest to find the world's deadliest river monsters.
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16 Jun 4.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Jousting & Medieval Living History Village
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10 Jun Jun 10, 12noon–5pm Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough
Julia Donaldson
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Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson shares some of her favourite books. Kids can perform their own stories for Julia as well. Suitable for P3–4 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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14 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
14 Jun 1.15pm Partick Library, Glasgow
Katie Morag & the Dancing Class with Mairi Hedderwick
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Another enchanting tale about young Katie Morag, who really, really doesn't want to go to ballet lessons. Ages 5+. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun 2.30pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
The Lamb Who Lost Her Jump (Ages 0-5)
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Musical storytelling session for young children, complete with singing, dancing and instruments.
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24 Jul Jul 24, 11am Bush Hall, London W12
Leigh Folk Festival
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A four-day festival of various styles of folk music, plus film, ceilidh and storytelling. Friday features Paddy Beadle & Roy Nicholls. Saturday has Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, Phillious Williams, The Jones Boys, Cruel Folk, The Rockingbirds and many more. Amongst those appearing on the final day are James Canty, Ian Slater, Stud 100, Delta Jacks and Missing Andy.
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7 Jun–10 Jun Jun 7 & 8, 8pm, Jun 9, 1pm, Jun 10, 11am Various Venues, Leigh On Sea, Leigh-on-Sea
Little Artists
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Children can explore art and listen to a story.
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12 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.30am–11.45am
3 Jul–10 Jul Jul 3, 10, 10.30am–11.45am 		Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Little Dragon Club
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Sessions include songs, story-time, crafts, role-play, gallery hunts and object handling.
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9 May–30 May Wed 10am–11am
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10am–11am
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10am–11am 		Oriental Museum, Durham
Lives On The Line: Author Event
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13 Jun Jun 13, 7pm Woolfson & Tay, London SE1
Living Worlds And Manchester Anansi Spider: Workshop
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Children can make sock pets and listen to stories.
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4 Jun–8 Jun Jun 4–8, 11am–4pm The Manchester Museum, Manchester
Lost in Digression
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An eclectic night for those who have lost their way amid the twists and turns of music, comedy, poetry and storytelling.
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16 Jun 8pm Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Magic Carpet Cabaret
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A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
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1 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Magic Carpet: Spiders (Under 5s)
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A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children.
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29 Jun Jun 29, 11am–12noon The Manchester Museum, Manchester
Magnificent Medals Story Time Special (Under 10s)
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21 Jul Jul 21, 11am–12noon, booking essential, children must be accompanied Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport
Magnus Fin & the Selkie Secret with Janis McKay
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A story about Magnus Fin, half selkie, half human boy, and his underwater adventures. Suitable for P5–6 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Martin King: Author Event
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21 Jul Jul 21, 11am Waterstones, Harrogate
My Robot Heart
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Theatre-maker Molly Naylor presents her solo show consisting of three linked stories about love and fear, interspersed with poetry, autobiography and research extracts. Features a live soundtrack created by The Middle Ones.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 7.15pm New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
21 Jun–22 Jun Jun 21 & 22, 8.30pm Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11
Nick Hennessey
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Folk singer and storyteller from Lancaster.
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18 Jul Jul 18, 8.30pm Ely Folk Club At The Lamb Hotel, Ely
27 Jul Jul 27, 8.15pm Bodmin Folk Club @ The Mason's Arms, Bodmin
Northumbrian Voices
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Musicians and singers bring to life the historic narratives and sounds of Northumbria through songs and stories. Featuring Kathryn Tickell, Mike Tickell, Kit Haigh, Julian Sutton, Hannah Rickard and Patsy Reid.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 8pm Jerwood Hall at LSO St Luke's, London EC1V
On The Banks Of The Seine
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Singer-songwriter Bethany Jameson, along with the accordionist and composer Romano Viazzani, presents this cabaret show, featuring tales in English mixed with original music, French chansons and Argentinian tangos.
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29 Jun Jun 29, 9.30pm The Green Note Cafe, London NW1
30 Jun Jun 30, 2.30pm & 8pm The Lyric Theatre, Bridport
1 Jul Jul 1, 7.30pm The Winchester, Bournemouth
Once Upon A Time…
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Listen to a story, followed by a craft activity.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 11.15am–12noon
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 11.15am–12noon 		Bantock House And Park, Wolverhampton
Open Studio: The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin
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Creative activities and storytelling sessions exploring the ways in which people from different cultural backgrounds can be brought together in times on conflict and hardship.
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13 May–31 May May 13, 31, 11.30am Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Orkney Storytelling Festival
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A collection of storytelling treats from the Orcadian Story Trust, with treasures from local legend and international guests. An atmospheric island treat to tie in with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
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25 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Various venues, Orkney
Ping with Chae Strathie
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Ping is a funny, purple flying creature whose adventures with new-found friend Evie teach friendship and creativity. Stories, games and fun with Chae Strathie. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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18 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Poetry Picnic
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Bring along a rug and enjoy a BBQ as you're entertained by an afternoon of poetry and performance.
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3 Jun Noon
Part of Burns an' a' That. 		Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Polish Bookbug Session
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A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
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1 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11am McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
12 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
10 Jul 10.30am
14 Aug 10.30am 		Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
Polly: Flanagan Collective (Over 4s)
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An interactive children's show in which an angel falls through the ceiling of a little girl's secret attic, and takes her on a series of adventures. Written by Alex Wright.
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5 Jun–6 Jun Jun 5 & 6, 11am Keregan Room at York Theatre Royal, York
Queens Knickers Story Time Special (Under 10s)
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–12noon, booking essential Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport
Reading the Leaves
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Poetry and storytelling evening.
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26 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Remembering The Coronation (Over 5s)
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Family storytelling session recalling The Queen's 1953 coronation through the eyes of a woman who was there almost 60 years ago.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–3.30pm Museum Of London, London EC2Y
Roodica the Rude Party Pooper with Margaret Ryan
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Hear the tale of young Celtic princess, Roodica the Rude, as she rails against the Romans in ancient Britain. Kids can dress up as their favourite character too! Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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8 Jun Fri 10.15am & 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
The Royal Storyteller (Ages 3-7)
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A reading of a story from the Magical Book Of Ancient Tales.
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29 Sep Sep 29, 2pm
27 Oct Oct 27, 2pm
24 Nov Nov 24, 2pm 		The Market Theatre, Hitchin
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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The 2012 edition of the festival that began as a celebration of oral folk tale traditions continues to spread its influence across the country, with many events taking place far from the festival's spiritual home at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Inspiration this year comes from European folklore, in particular the tales of the Brothers Grimm.
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19 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Secret of the Shadows with Cathy MacPhail
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Two spooky new tales featuring feisty hero Tyler Lawless, a young girl who can talk to dead people. Ages 10–13. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Shaping Up (Ages 7-11)
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Children can listen to a tale about a group of shapes who work together.
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30 May May 12, 30, 11.30am
5 Jun Jun 5, 11.30am 		Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with Kristina Stephenson
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Interactive storytelling, props, music and funny songs make for big adventures with author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson. Ages 4–8.
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16 Jun 10.45am Harmony Garden, Melrose
Solas Festival
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Music, books and discussion events form the backbone of the Solas programme, but the main thrust of the festival is providing an atmosphere that's relaxed and accessible to all. The food on offer is reasonably-priced, the talks and discussions are wide-ranging (covering art, politics, religion, music and more), and there's a good variety of activities and events for kids and families. Artists confirmed for 2012 include Admiral Fallow, Raghu Dixit, Stanley Odd, Rory Butler, Adam Stearns…
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22 Jun–24 Jun Times vary Wiston Lodge, nr Biggar
The Spark
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6 Jul Jul 6, 8.15pm Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Spark London
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Literary open mic night with host Michael O'Kelly, in which participants must share true stories with the audience.
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18 Jun Jun 18, 7.30pm Upstairs At The Ritzy, London SW2
St. Philibert and the Devil
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Live performance of Patsy Dyer’s story of magic set in Elizabethan Oxfordshire, inspired by John Clare’s 'The Nutters'.
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8 Jun 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
St Philibert and the Devil in Performance
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Marking the opening night of Dorothy Smyth's exhibition of the same name (and containing work inspired by the story itself) comes this performance of Patsy Dyer's magical Elizabethan tale 'St Philibert and the Devil'.
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8 Jun 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Stories And Crafts (Under 5s)
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1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only
3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only 		Sherwood Library, Nottingham
Stories From Around The World
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Storyteller Martin Maudsley presents tales based on photographs from Basil Pao's photographic exhibition Travels With Michael Palin.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 11am–11.30am, 12.30pm–1pm, 2.30pm–3pm, 3.30pm–4pm National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham
Stories From Black Mountain
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3 Jun Jun 3, 7.45pm Brewery Theatre, Bristol
Story Reading: Dr Seuss
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30 Jun Jun 30, 11am–12noon Waterstones, St Albans
Story Reading: I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–12noon Waterstones, St Albans
Story Reading: Kings, Queens, Princes And Princesses
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Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with stories with a royal theme and decorate your own crown jewels.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am–12noon Waterstones, St Albans
Story Session (Under 5s)
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A regular term-time story-telling event for pre-school children.
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1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–12noon
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11am–12noon
3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–12noon 		Hackney Central Library, London E8
Story Tales (Under 7s)
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Members of the Tales From The Shed team tell stories.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 11am Chickenshed, London N14
A Story to Tell
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Join Tawona Sithole and the Isaro Social Integration Network for urban poetry, music and storytelling drawing on experiences of refugees settling in Scotland. Part of Refugee Week.
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22 Jun 4pm Centre 81, Clydebank
Storyparty (Ages 18 Months-5 Years)
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2 Feb–31 Jul Tue 10.30am, Thu 1.30pm, term time only Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne
Storytellers' Club
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Storytelling from Ed Aczel, David Reed, James Hancox and MC Sarah Bennetto.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm Pleasance Theatre, London N7
Storytelling
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2 May–30 May May 2, 16, 30, 11am
6 Jun–20 Jun Jun 6, 20, 11am 		Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts, Poole
3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 2.15pm–2.45pm, children must be accompanied Leeds City Museum, Leeds
Storytelling (Ages 4-7)
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28 Jul Jul 28, 10.30am
23 Jun Jun 23, 10.30am 		The Spring, Havant, Havant
Storytelling In The Summerhouse
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Children can listen to outdoor tales.
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23 Jun Jun 23, 1.30pm–3.30pm, gates 10am
7 Jul Jul 7, 1.30pm–3.30pm, gates 10am 		National Trust: Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath
Storytelling (Under 5s)
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19 Jun Jun 19, 11am–11.40am, children must be accompanied
17 Jul Jul 17, 11am–11.40am 		Education Studio at The Lightbox, Woking
Storytime
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23 Apr–17 Dec Mon 2.30pm–3pm High Lane Library, Stockport
24 Apr–18 Dec Tue 2pm–2.30pm Marple Library, Stockport
Storytime (Ages 4-8)
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23 May–30 May Wed 2.45pm–3.15pm
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 2.45pm–3.15pm
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 2.45pm–3.15pm
1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 2.45pm–3.15pm 		Tullycarnet Library, Belfast
Storytime
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Mark Timmins presents a collection of funny and magical stories from favourite writers. All welcome but particularly suitable for ages 3–10.
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16 Jun–17 Jun Sat 3.15–3.45pm; Sun 1–1.30pm & 2.15–2.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose

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