We had another entertaining and thought-provoking evening in the Community Shed, Alloa, on the theme of True Stories. We heard tales of sibling rivalry, encounters with bees, poems of a lost Scottish princess and memories, and we listened to the story of Ella Christie, female adventurer and founder of the Japanese Garden at Cowden. And our Lynne told her first ever tale!
Much laughter was shared on what turned out to be a dreich and rainy summer evening.
Our first session in July will take place in The Community Shed, Marshall house, Alloa FK10 1AB, at our usual time, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Our theme is “True Stories”.
Why not join us for an evening of tales from near and far, of people and places, perhaps tragedies and celebrations. You might be tempted to share your own true story but listeners are also welcome.
Our next storytelling session will be held in The Woolpack, Tillicoultry, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
As it’s Bonfire Night, our timely theme is “On Fire!”
So if you’ve a tale to tell on this or indeed any other subject (our themes are just a guide) or just want to listen, come and join us for an evening of guid craic and cameraderie which is sure to warm your heart, deliver the feel-good factor and banish those November blues.
Our next storytelling session will take place in our usual venue, The Woolpack, Tillicoultry, from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome, to tell a tale or just to listen.
The theme for the evening is “Ochil Tales”.
Our theme for the first storytelling session in our usual venue of The Woolpack, Tillicoultry of September was “Secrets and Lies”.
We began by sharing some secrets or lies of our own, which promoted lots of discussion and sharing of memories.
Our first story of the evening was a traditional Irish tale, “The Children of Lir”.
The second tale was “London again!”, a traditional Scottish story.
Next, we heard an original poem written by a long-term member of Hillfoots Tales, “Secrets”.
Our final offering of the evening was “The Husband Who Lied About his Happiness”.
It was another heart-warming evening which raised all our spirits.
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!
Hillfoots Tales are pleased to be kicking off our “Wild Hillfoots Community Storytelling Programme,” this Thursday 14th August 2025. This is the first in a series of community events we will organising over the next year throughout Clackmannanshire.
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.
