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9th September 2022

The pandemic has been tough for all of us. One thing I have missed was the chance to meet up … Read More
9th September 2022
The pandemic has been tough for all of us. One thing I have missed was the chance to meet up … Read More
17th February 2022
It’s easy to think that storytelling is just what the word says: telling a story. But since working at Read … Read More
7th June 2021
Tales from the IPad Back in January 2020, I visited four children’s hospitals in the space of eight days, in … Read More
20th November 2019
Here’s to our folks who tell the tales, From robot gardeners to hypnotic whales, From Truro up to Aberdeen,These are … Read More
15th November 2019
Although I’ve only recently started working as a Specialist Learning Mentor at Leeds Children’s Hospital, it’s extremely evident how beneficial … Read More
19th October 2018
What did you do last Tuesday? I co-wrote an epic legend with approximately three hundred and fifty 5-7yr olds. They … Read More
5th September 2018
I always struggle when trying to start writing a blog post for someone else. After all, it’s not my blog … Read More
11th June 2018
Stories can provide a wonderful escape from scary things in life. As Roald Dahl wrote in Matilda: ‘books gave Matilda … Read More
11th December 2017
I’ve always been a big fan of Christmas – the twinkly lights, mince pies, mulled wine and hours watching films … Read More
15th November 2017
The Read for Good bookcase has been on the Children’s Ward for four years and is enjoyed and appreciated by … Read More
5th April 2017
Spring term has always been the busiest on our calendar but this year more than ever it has been a … Read More
3rd February 2017
Me – “Can you see what it says on the back of my t-shirt?” Child – “I’m a Readathon Storyteller” … Read More