Slaley, Northumberland

Children from Slaley and Whitley Chapel have been taking part in the North Pennines Storytelling Festival at Hexham Abbey this Friday, October 14th. This year it explores the theme of “Journeys”. For those who have not been able to attend this event, an extra attraction entitled “Along the Way” will take place in Slaley Commemoration Hall at 7.30 pm that evening.
Pascale Konyn, the storyteller, will share tales (with musical accompaniment) inspired by local history that she explored earlier with children and young people from Whitley Chapel and Slaley. Pascale is part of “A Bit Crack”, a group of professional storytellersbased in the North East who work individually and together across the country, at festivals and events, and for a wide variety of audiences. People who attended previous events for the Storytelling Festival have been very enthusiastic … you can read more about the festival at their festival website.
Admission (including refreshments) will be £4.00 for adults, £3.00 for children, and £8.00 for a family ticket.