February Half-Term Magic - Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories Event Wrap Up

What a wonderful way to spend half-term! Our February Half-Term Magic event kicked off half term on Monday 18th February with our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories family event. The theme of this event was ‘Fairy Daffodil and the Bees’. As with all of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling was the session host, bringing her years of storytelling magic and fun to a wonderful event designed for children!

We began the morning gathered together in the cabin, where Amanda transported us into a magical world with her enchanting story about the Fairy Daffodil and the Bees. The tale centred around waking up Lady Spring, and the children were completely immersed from the very first moment.

There were mischievous fairies causing gentle trouble (as fairies do!), buzzing bees, and plenty of opportunities for the children to join in with actions and sound effects. It was a joy to see so many young imaginations sparked with hands fluttering like wings and big smiles all around.

Creative Crafts & Concentration

After our storytelling adventure, it was time to get creative. The children made beautiful butterfly rings and delicate paper daffodils. There were some fantastic efforts at cutting, colouring and decorating. We saw bold designs and lots of pride in the finished creations. It’s always wonderful to watch children express themselves through craft, and this group certainly didn’t disappoint.

Midway through the session, everyone refuelled with a well-earned snack and cup of squash, while adults enjoyed a hot drink and the chance to chat.

Woodland Games & Big Laughter

Then it was time to head outside! The woods echoed with laughter as we played energetic games like cat and mouse, with plenty of running and chasing . It was heart-warming to see children fully embracing outdoor play, enjoying the freedom of the natural space which was created by chidren 10 years ago.

We hope everyone who joined us had as much fun as we did. Events like these remind us why creating opportunities for families to connect with nature is so important! Storytelling, creativity, play and fresh air all woven together in one magical morning.

Thank you to everyone who came along. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the woods soon and hope to see you at our Tall Tales & Seasonal event Easter events on the 30th March and the 6th April. For full details, visit the ‘What’s On’ page on our website.