Storytelling for young families in Cumbria this weekend

Florence Arts Centre regularly host interactive  storytelling events <i>(Image: Florence Arts Centre)</i>
Florence Arts Centre regularly host interactive storytelling events (Image: Florence Arts Centre)
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Families are invited to snuggle up together for a cosy storytelling session this weekend.

Taking place at Florence Arts Centre in Egremont, the special storytelling event will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 11.30am to 12.30pm and is designed for families with children aged three to eight.

Florence Arts Centre, which is located on the site of a former iron ore mine, will host the session aimed at offering families quality time together and will interactive readings of traditional folk tales.

Florence Arts Centre, Egremont (Image: Google Street View)

The morning is designed to help families take time away from phones and iPads to come together and share the joys of storytelling.

The stories will include actions, sound effects and repetition to engage young listeners and families are encouraged to bring a blanket along to make it feel like home.

Florence Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible and has parking onsite.

The venue also has a café and garden open to visitors and regularly hosts arts and crafts workshops for all ages throughout the week.

The interactive stories events costs £5 per family and tickets can be booked online at www.florenceartscentre.com/events/.

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