Month: May 2025

In our regular session at The Woolpack, Tillicoultry, we enjoyed an enchanting evening of  Shapeshifters tales.

First we listened to a tale from Norse mythology, “Loki’s Three Secret Children”.

Our second story of the evening was “The Fox Boy”, a well-known traditional tale set in the Ochil Hills.

Next we heard a gruesome yet funny medieval Welsh legend, “Math, Son of Mathonwy”.

Our fourth offering was an original work from our resident poet, called “Get in Shape”, a humorous take on the pressures to keep fit and healthy.

Following the poem, we heard the mysterious tale of “The Kelpie of Loch Garve”.

Our final story was “The Hiker”, a chilling tale set in an old cabin.

Before listening to these wonderful and varied pieces, we each chose a random object and modelled it using Play-Doh.  Below are a selection of our modelling attempts.  Can you guess what they are?

                                                

We had an excellent turn out of Hillfoots Tales members on a warm and sunny evening.  Our usual venue, The Woolpack, Tillicoultry, afforded a cool and peaceful setting for our “Away With the Fairies”-themed storytelling session.

First, we heard the story of Wee Angus, a shepherd’s son who encountered two wee folk in the Ochil Hills.

Next, an original poem was recited called The Night Visitor.

The third offering of the session was The Sea Shawl.

Then we listened to another original poem, A Celebration of Scott.

After that, a Welsh tale of Fairy Coos was related to the group.

The penultimate story of the evening was The Faerie Oak of Corrieburn.

And lastly, we were entertained by the tale of The Girl Who danced With the Faeries.

A wonderful evening of stories and poems was enjoyed by all.

 

Our first storytelling session in May will have the theme, “Away With the Fairies”.

The session will run from 7.30pm -9.30pm and will take place in the convivial surroundings of The Woolpack, Tillicoultry.

So please join us for a relaxing and uplifting evening of stories, poems, anecdotes and great company.