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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
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
An Evening with Norman Magowan
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Magowan tells tales from his latest book Adventures in Yellow; No 1: Leprechauns in Latin America, which is the tale of Magowan and his wife as they traverse America by motorbike.
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13 Jul 7pm Waterstone's, Aberdeen
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
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
Iain Banks: Stonemouth
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Iain Banks discusses his new novel Stonemouth, a homecoming tale set in a small estuary town north of Aberdeen.
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21 Jun 7pm Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
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
Mercy Grinder and Fiddleduster Squint – Who Next? with Vivian French
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Come and help Vivian French create magnificently evil characters for the 6th tale in her Tales from the Five Kingdoms series, and collect a signed picture of Fiddleduster Squint.
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17 Jun
(Over-8s only) Noon
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his novel Nothing And Everywhere: A Moral Tale.
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7 Jul Jul 7, 10am–4pm Waterstones, Kettering
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
Sara Maitland: Fairy Tales in Enchanted Woods
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Author Sara Maitland explores the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and gives a guided outdoor walk in the grounds of Kellie Castle. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear are suggested; in the event of serious weather, the talk will take place indoors. Part of East Neuk Festival.
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27 Jun 2pm Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
Sarah Lean: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of her children's book, A Dog Called Homeless.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–4pm Waterstones, Bournemouth
Sarah McNaught: Talk
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The author talks about her children's book Fandanzel: A Haunting Tale In The Forest, set in Macclesfield forest.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 12noon–4pm Waterstones, Macclesfield
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 Oct28 Oct Times vary Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
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
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
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
Tall Tales Of A Titanic Survivor
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Performance storytelling from the point of view of crew member Charles Joughin who worked as a baker on board.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
28 Jul Jul 28, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Telling Tales
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Storytelling session.
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2 Jun30 Jun Sat & Sun 12noon–12.30pm, term time only, children must be accompanied The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2
Terrific Tales In The Garden
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Listen to a professional storyteller telling a variety of stories.
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16 Aug28 Aug Aug 16, 28, 1pm–3pm National Trust: Lyme Park, Stockport
Tina Humphrey: Book Signing
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The author and Britain's Got Talent finalist signs copies of her book Chandi: The Rescue Dog Who Stole A Nation's Heart.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–2pm Waterstones, Abergavenny
Tiny Tales
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Different tales every time, followed by a creative play session. Ages 6 months to 2 years.
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13 Jun 10am
This month's tale is a 'Monkey Puzzle'.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
11 Jul 10am
Listen to the tale 'Mr Bear Can't Sleep'.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
18 Jul 10am
This time, it's the story of 'The Picnic'.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
25 Jul 10am
This week get your dancing shoes on for the tale of the 'Animal Bop'.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
28 Jul 10am
The story of 'Bear Under the Stairs'.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Toddlers Tales
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Bring books to life while engaging in physical activity through stories and rhymes. Fun for parents/carers and children aged 3–5 to enjoy together.
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23 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11am Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 3.30–4.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
29 May31 Jul Tue 10.30–11am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
Trickster Tales (Ages 18 Months-4 Years)
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Very young children can listen to storyteller Michael Loader tell interactive stories from Africa and America.
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21 Jun Jun 21, 11am The Egg at Theatre Royal, Bath

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