On Wednesday, 24th May 2023, we heard a range of tales based on the subject of “Dilemmas”.
We heard two stories involving personal dilemmas and a short poem composed by one of our members entitled “Mid Life Crisis”.
In an interesting, thought-provoking session we also listened to “The Dilemma”, “The King’s Dilemma”, “The Rabbit’s Dilemma” and “Bridget and the Wolf”.
And finally, we heard “Ricky Ticky Tick”, about an old woman who outwits some fearsome Clackmannanshire beasts!
Do you enjoy storytelling? Then join us on Wednesday, 7th June, at the Bridge Inn, Tillicoultry, 7pm-9pm.
You’ll always meet a friendly face at our Wednesday storytelling sessions.
Our theme for this meeting is “Food”.
Food for thought, indeed!
On Wednesday, 10th May 2023, we heard a range of tales based on the subject of “May”.
We heard the story of the generosity of The Giving Tree, learned about the magical Milk White Cow and were captivated by The Piper of Glendevon.
Other tales shared were The Mayday Pairty, True Thomas (who could not tell a lie) and Maybe, about a taciturn farmer who could see that every misfortune could bring some good luck.
We also heard tell of some Mayday customs from Dorset, which were hilariously recounted to the group!
Our storytellers Joanne Dowd and Rosie Brown shared a Story and Supper with the children of Fishcross Primary.
Rosie Brown sharing the magic of toys in storytelling
The audience were delighted to hear Joanne Dowd tell one of our local tales the story of the Fox Boy
Hillfoots Tales became a Community Interest Company in 2021. They aim to connect people and places to promote well-being through the magic of storytelling. The group provide storytelling events (fortnightly), women’s workshops for well-being and are part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival of 2022.
Thank you for all the fabulous stories last night!
We heard the story of our national symbol, went from Skye to Orkney and back to Tillicoultry; tales of mountains, warrior queens, a lost daughter, a ghost story and the local orphanage.
Lots of laughter, intrigue and good company.
stories and poems.
Joanne gives thanks to Janis and the fabulous Apprentice Storytellers for their company on the journey.