Much fun in the sun yesterday at Deevale Community Gardens 3rd birthday, one of CFINE ‘s Music In The Gardens events! I did a Scots Song workshop and oor pal Bob Knight did a smashing set of Scottish songs and Americana.
A beautiful day in an amazing community garden with loads going on!
And of course Wee Imp covered me in sticky willy because she is a demon child 
Hiya folks!
There are still some tickets remaining for the family events this Sunday at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park – part of the Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival!
From 2.30 to 3.30pm there will be a shadow puppet workshop suitable for bairns aged 8+ and their grown ups – £10 per child (adults get to join for free)
Tickets here – https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/104620156/130795121,7
Then between 4 and 5pm, Join us at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park for a spine-tingling hour of ghost stories and eerie legends, brought to life by local storyteller Pauline Cordiner, A Scottish Storyteller
From tales of ghosties in the old mansion house at Aden to spooky folklore from across the Northeast, this family-friendly session is a perfect way to celebrate Halloween.
Bring along your best carved neep or pumpkin to light up the evening. Battery-operated candles only, please! (No real flames.)
Pre-Booking Essential
£8 per child (includes one free adult, children must be accompanied by an adult) Suitable for ages 6+
To book please use the link below
Macabre Myths and Horrible Histories of Aden and Beyond:
https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/104620156/130795302,8
And finally, very limited tickets are available for the Adults Only storytelling session. Age 18+
“Dare to delve into the dark history of Aden beyond? Join North East Storyteller Pauline Cordiner for an evening of ghost stories, unexplained encounters, and local legends that will chill you to the bone. Beginning with strange sightings and eerie happenings collected from the Aden Farming Museum and Mansion House, Pauline will then take you beyond Aden into Mintlaw, Old and New Deer, and Longside, to hear some of the ghost stories and macabre tales from the last few centuries.”
Tickets available here – https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/104620156/130795308,9
Coming up this Sunday! I’ll be telling stories at the Craigston Carnival from 11.30am!
The event is taking place at Craigston Castle walled gardens near Turriff and runs from 10am to 4.30pm. I’ll be telling tales of bees, seeds, gardens, naughty fairies and thirsty frogs!
There’s loads more going on though – have a look at the Facebook event here https://fb.me/e/5RaPcQhgz
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“Family Fun Day in the Walled Garden in the grounds of Craigston Castle!
In aid of Crudie Playgroup
Join us for a magical day in the beautiful Walled Garden at Craigston —packed full of activities for all ages!
What’s On?
Live storytelling with the wonderful Pauline Cordiner at 11:30am
An all-day scavenger hunt to keep curious minds busy
Traditional games for kids (and grown-ups!)
Local arts & craft stalls – perfect for finding a unique treasure
Hands-on craft experiences – get creative with clay, painting & more
Hot food with The Cod Father available throughout the day
Special Touches:
Buzz by the on-site bee hives
Access via gravel and grass.
Three lengths of beautiful woodland walks ready to be explored, open all year.
Portaloos available on site
Please note: no disabled toilet facilities available
We open at 10am – come early and make a day of it!
More exciting details coming soon…
please note; the Castle remains private property and we ask that all visitors and vendors respect the privacy of the castle and it’s occupants.”
Here I am playing catchy up with the socials again!! 
This time I’m catching up from last weekend where Sheena Blackhall and I were telling stories at the Portsoy Haal!
We had a hurley up on Thursday afternoon so we’d be up nice and early to visit local schools – stories and songs all the way! 
On Friday morning we had a lovely visit to Macduff Primary School where some of the loons and quines surprised us by reciting a couple of poems – Snailie and Meg the Midgie – written by Sheena and masel respectively
Wonderful!
Then it was on to Portsoy Primary School where the P1s and 2s joined in with songs and had a whale of a time! 
On Friday evening it was the late night session with loads of contributions from the floor. Some affa spooky! 
Of course i forgot to take photos the entire weekend, so thanks Tattie for taking this one!
On Saturday we had a well attended workshop in the grain store – some grand songs and rhymes produced by all attending!
Saturday afternoon I have to mention the participation in the Greig Duncan competition. Bill Gray came first with his rendition of the Hairst o Rettie, Sheena came second with The Dottered Auld Carle and oor Tattie (aka Natalie Chalmers) came third with the Butchers Boy.
(With Wee Imp listening to the lyrics and looking shocked )
Wee Imp and I entered as a duo and sang the Bonnie Ship the Diamond which earned her the Junior trophy (which we didn’t know existed!) Will share some photographs from that later 
Finally we had a braw storytelling session on Sunday morning ootside the grain store (not the original plan, but the weather was beautiful and the audience did well with rocks and mossy humpties down by the harbour for seats!) 
(Oh and Wee Imp and I managed a brief dip in the harbour afore the heavens opened!!)
Thankyou so much Portsoy Haal for having us both along to tell stories for a second year – we had a wonderful time!!
Pauline Cordiner - Scottish Storyteller 