11/08/2010

Free children's storytelling events exploring myths, legends and tales from the past take place later this month (21 to 26 August) in the North York Moors National Park. The events have been organised as part of the Lime and Ice Project, awarded just under £500,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

At the majestic Rievaulx Abbey over the weekend of 21-22 August children can find out how the monks shaped the landscape around the Abbey with storytelling taking place every hour between 11.30am and 3.30pm. On 24 August, the collection at English Heritage's Helmsley Archaeology Store will be brought to life with a series of fascinating tales of peaceful times and turbulent upheavals taking place at 11am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm and 4pm.

Tall tales and spooky stories connected to the dramatic landscape around Sutton Bank are the focus of stories at Sutton Bank National Park Centre on 26 August with sessions taking place every hour between 11.30am and 3.30pm.

Children can also take part in a free ‘Little Boots Safari' at Rievaulx Abbey (21 and 22 August) and Sutton Bank National Park Centre (26 August) from 11am to 12.30pm. Through treasure hunts, bug-hunts and a range of other fun activities, children can find out more about the surrounding landscape.

Jennifer Smith, Lime and Ice Project Officer, said:

"There are many stories and folklore associated with the Lime and Ice area that tell of underwater villages, races with the devil and all manner of spooky goings on. We are also blessed with an abundance of heritage sites that have their own intriguing story to tell about the lives of previous generations."

Places are limited on the Little Boots Safari and storytelling at the Helmsley Archaeological Store so please call 01439 772738 to book a place. Please note that normal admission charges to Rievaulx Abbey will apply for the storytelling event unless children are also booked on the Little Boots Safari.

More information on the events can be found at www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events

 

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