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Episode 25 of Tale Waves – our storytelling podcast for younger children – is a tale called ‘Junk‘ – inspired by the amount of litter we leave behind us, in the oceans, on the streets, in the rivers – and even in space!  It is told by the author herself, Farnham’s Gilly Stewart. The story … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 025"

Episode 24 of Tale Waves – our storytelling podcast for younger children – is inspired by the Castle Street Flowers stall in Farnham – and is called Floria. It is set in 1810, and is about an orphaned child who is forced to sleep under the flower stall at night. Thank you to Carl and … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 024"

Episode 23 of Tale Waves – our storytelling podcast for younger children – is called “Opticus Owl Raises The Mighty Vesselonius” – from Farnham storyteller, Gilly Stewart. It also features two teddy bears (Frankie and Captain Weed), Snazzerjack (and the wicked Sleezels), and Aliberti Albatross, and takes place in the fictional Tinglebourne Valley, where only … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 023"

Episode 22 of Tale Waves – our storytelling podcast for younger children – is called ‘Aria, The Operatic Nightingale‘, and is a tale full of musical, melodious magic. It features a nightingale called ‘Diva’ who tells of the sad loss, and wonderful reunion with her beautiful daughter, ‘Aria’.  The two of them now sing together … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 022"

Episode 21 of Tale Waves – our storytelling podcast for younger children – is a tale about A Doll’s House – plus a little girl called Olivia, and a mouse called Montford. It is about a birthday, presents, dreams, fantasy, friendship, and kindness.  Look out for that mouse! Music Credits: “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”, Composer, Mozart, … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 021"

Episode 20 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story entitled “Sky Dancers“, and is told to our regular host Hetty by somebody called Starday Nite, once known as Alexander. To mark the fact, Hetty has travelled all the way to the fictional, windswept location of Nordland, to capture … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 020"

Episode 19 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story called The Icicle Fairy Fountain, full of enchantment, adventure, naughty behaviour, wickedness, happiness, friendship, love, beautiful music, and lots of magical fairies who live on, and in an icicle fountain – but when the icicles melt, they disappear, as … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 019"

Episode 18 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story featuring a time-travelling King, set in Farnham, Surrey.  It is entitled Meeting Charlie. It is based on the true story of when King Charles I stayed overnight in Vernon House, in West Street, Farnham, en route to his execution … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE018"

Episode 17 of Tale Waves – the children’s storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story called Foo-Fow’s Funky Factory, set in Pom-Pom Land, and featuring Percy, the Sea Serpent. The story is one about hardworking La-Las, a crazy factory, beauty, friendship, love and hope for the redemption of humankind.  Listen out for plenty … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE017"

Episode 16 of Tale Waves from the mind of Gilly Stewart is a story called Tree Runners – a wonderful story of fantasy, unknown beings and enchantment, told to regular host Hetty Tale Waves by our guest storyteller, Daisy Serkel. The story is set in a fantasy forest deep within the Sprinklebourne Valley, where you can … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE016"

Episode 15 of Tale Waves is the story of Custard Duckling, as told to regular podcast presenter Hetty Tale Waves by fictional painter, Branston Bristlebrush. It is the tale of an amazing experience, when what was staring out at the artist from the easel, literally flew out from the page to create a quite magical … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE015"

Episode 14 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is the tale of ‘Hank The Plank‘. Gilly Stewart’s podcast presenting creation, Hetty Tale Waves welcomes Sky McDonald into the studio to share a tale of bravery, fear, hope, and finally friendship for life, based in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with their … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE014"

Episode 13 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story called “The Snow Sprite“. Especially created to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year, this special story for the holidays is told to our regular host, Hetty Tale Waves, by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and features a trip … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 013"

Episode 12 of Tale Waves – Sound Vault’s storytelling podcast for younger children – is a pre-Christmas tale called ‘The Little Snowflake‘. The story is told for listeners by Mother Christmas. As well as the story, there is a poem by Gilly Stewart, especially for this time of year, entitled “Waverley Abbey Winter Thoughts“. Gilly … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 012"

Episode 11 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for younger children – is a story called ‘Snow Robin‘, as we all start to get ready for Christmas. It is told by one of Father Christmas’ elves, Twinkle Toes – and as ever, is all the creation of Farnham storyteller, Gilly Stewart. Music credit: “Joy … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 011"

Episode 10 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for young children – is a tale called “The Amazing Watchamacalit” It is a story told by a fairy called Frinkle, about a day spent in The Flickering Forest with some of her woodland friends, which changed their lives, and helped them to become kinder and … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gily Stewart: TALE010"

Episode 9 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for young children – is a tale called ‘Starbright‘. Regular host ‘Hetty Talewaves‘ introduces guest reader ‘Lucy Rockett‘ who tells the story of Starbright – the brightest star who has ever been – who learns that beauty isn’t everything. We whizz across the Universe, meeting stars, … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 009"

Episode 8 of Tale Waves – the storytelling podcast for children – is a tale called “Shiver Me Timbers“. The tale sees a motley crew of pirate characters set sail on the high seas, searching for treasure.  In the end, we learn that goodness and honesty rises above wickedness and greed.  It also tells of … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 008"

Episode 7 of Tale Waves is The Bird of Fire – a story of friendship, respect, fantasy, and finally the ultimate love between two young people. The story, already a firm favourite among children who have heard the story at Farnham Library, is set in China, and is told by Princess Lin-Tang. Credit:  Sound effects … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE 007"

Episode 6 of Tale Waves – the children’s storytelling podcast – is the story of “The Amazing Journey of Axel Greese, Hammerix, and Guron The Sea Creature” – as told by Odin, the great mythical god. All of our Tale Waves stories are complete works of fiction – original pieces from inside the creative mind … Continue reading "Tale Waves with Gilly Stewart: TALE006"