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Join us in The Woolpack, Tillicoultry from 7.30 – 9.30 for a heart-warming session of storytelling on the theme of “Secrets and Lies”.

Come along to tell a tale or simply to listen – everyone is welcome!

Please join us in The Woolpack, Tillicoultry, 7.30pm – 9.30pm for an evening of storytelling which promises to be thought provoking and entertaining.

Our theme for our first meeting in August is “Flight of Fancy”.

So come along to listen to our tales and perhaps even tell a tale of your own.

Our second storytelling session in July had the theme of “Islands and Islanders”.

We began by sharing memories of our own favourite islands – Malta, Sicily, Arran, Shetland, Cyprus to name just a few.

Stories shared this evening were “The Crofter and the Laird” from South Uist, “Aci and Galatea” from Sicily, “The Woman with the Calabash Bowl” from Africa, “The Watchers” from Ireland and “New Territory” from a remote island, the location of which is a mystery.

We met in the cosy surrounding of our usual venue, The Woolpack in Tillicoultry.

We are delighted to report that Hillfoots Tales has been awarded £10,000 in Lottery funding.

The award will enable us to deliver our  “Wild Hillfoots Storytelling Programme” to Clackmannanshire over the next year,  working with local people, groups, businesses, and engaging communities across Clackmannanshire in local history,  using local venues and bringing people together to help tackle social isolation as well as promote the beauty and heritage of the wee county.

Through hearing the stories of ordinary women, who have helped shape the world throughout history, and using storytelling techniques, women will be encouraged to explore the challenging life scenarios faced every day such as poverty, health inequalities, and discrimination.

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.