"Once upon a time....."

.....those soothing, exciting words that signal the beginning of a tale to tell.

Oral storytelling is an ancient tradition as stories were spoken again and again in all cultures until a time when they were finally written down.....

.....books are fine but listening to a story is a simple pleasure for children and adults of all ages.

Beginning, with making a safe and secure storytelling space, leading stories and introducing interactive storytelling, often involving songs or games along the way and sending everyone home with a gift.....

......the gift of a story to tell again and again, in your very own way, if you wish.....

When BlueBird flew by.....

"This has been the best Rainbow meeting Ever" 1st Bedhamton Rainbow.

"It was amazing, all the Brownies sat enthralled listening to BlueBird ,even the girls who usually find it difficult." J House, 1st Bedhampton Brownies.

"BlueBird is a born Storyteller, and kept everyone’s attention , no one dropped off to sleep, as does sometimes happen." E Hobbs, Havant Trefoil Guild Chair.

"I would love BlueBird to come and visit me every night at about ten thirty, I think its such a lovely way to end the day." D King. Bridgemary and Rowner Trefoil Guild.