Tom the Tale Teller

27/08/2026

And another of the greats has gone too soon! Peter Cullen was the voice of my childhood. As I sat in front of the TV, bowl of cereal in my lap, his dulcet tones blasted out of the TV ordering the autobots to 'Rile Out!' as they wage their battle to defeat the evil forces of the Decepticons. "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings"

26/08/2026

This year is turning into another 2016 all over again in terms of the loss of the greats. Dolly Parton yesterday, and then this brilliant chap. Tim Curry was both the stuff of nightmares and the very epitome of camp, riotous fun. For me, the role that had the biggest impact on me when growing up was his Devil character, Darkness, from Legend. As a lover of all things fantasy, this film scared the living hell out of me in all the right ways. Tim Curry manages to bring a brooding menace that drips with evil and makes you cringe as he seduces the innocent Princess Lilli.
He was a very private man and let his acting do the talking. May he forever rest in peace and I hope he's having a most brilliant time wherever he is now.

23/08/2026

All set up and ready to go. Family storytelling under the dappled shade of the trees here at The Cutting Garden Cafe from 3pm. Still time to get here. It's free, all we ask is that you support the wonderful cafe.

21/08/2026

All set up and ready to share some local Leicestershire folk tales in the 'back to nature' field here at Cinderhill Farm
This is the first of 3 storytelling session, out in the wild over the next few months running up to Halloween. We have at least 14 booked on brand hoping to build those numbers for the next 2 sessions. I love telling at new venues, and especially when it's alfresco.

This Sunday at 3pm I will alfresco again, this time family storytelling at The Cutting Garden Cafe Please do come along and support this wonderful cafe and bring the famiky. That one is free! All we ask is that you buy some drinks and food and support this lovely independent business.

20/08/2026

Tomorrow night I will be out in the wild telling local folklore. Come along if you're north west Leicestershire based, bring a chair and a drink, and, i can't believe in saying this, maybe an umbrella and coat, as this is storytelling alfresco, my favourite type of take telling.

It's the last week of Leicestershire school holidays this week - so if you are struggling to find things to do with the kids and grandkids we've got a fun packed week here to suit all ages!

Booking recommended but not essential for Storytime with Gillian and Meet the Beekeeper sessions.

Booking essential for Tom The Tale Teller and Falconry Sessions.

We also have our produce stall currently stocking chicken and duck eggs, courgettes, tomatoes, chillis, honey, jam and a selection of plants to look at whilst you are visiting.

14/08/2026

I can't wait for this lovely event this Sunday. Come along and support this brilliant independent arts venue and cinema and enjoy a truly magical film after my storytelling.

Join us this Sunday for a magical folklore-filled family afternoon! 🧝✨

We’ll kick off the afternoon with a live storytelling performance from Tom the Teller. An expert word weaver, Tom will captivate kids and adults alike as he takes us on an unforgettable journey through worlds of fable and fantasy. 📖

Then, enjoy a relaxed family screening of Song of the Sea, an enchanting hand-drawn animated film following a young Irish boy and his little sister as they embark on an adventure to save the spirit world from the spell of a Celtic goddess. 🍀

📅 Sun 16 Aug, 2pm
🎟 Book tickets via our website

12/08/2026

I was honoured to have been a judge for this wonderful competition. The standard of writing in all ages groups was so high and it was really difficult to choose. I had to come at this from both my teacher background, as a writer, as a storyteller, and, most importantly, as a reader. All the stories made me smile, but the winners all just had something special about the stories that made me excited for the future for these young writers!

⭐ Six primary school children have been recognised as winners of a story writing competition launched by the Council earlier this summer.

The winning stories were read aloud at the annual Snap Dragon Children and Family Festival in Hinckley and have been showcased at Hinckley Library. Each winner received a book voucher, certificate and bookmark.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to take part and congratulations to our winners, some of whom are pictured with Cllr Mullaney.

Read all about it 👇

🔗 https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/news/article/572/young_writers_celebrated_in_borough_story_competition

03/08/2026

Here we go, 3 days of free play activities in the Argents Mead, Hinckley, all free! It has been opened by the brilliant with Saphira dancing with her dragons. Truly mesmerising, as you can see!

I'll be on at 11:30, 1, and 2:30 tellibg mythical, magical tales with giants, dragons, and plenty of magic.

02/08/2026

I'm so excited to returning to this brilliant, local event in hinckley tomorrow. The Snapdragon Festival provides free play activities for families in the area over 3 consecutive days, from storytelling to crafts, outdoor games to a giant sand box, and even a disco every now and then.

Using the infrastructure from the weekends food festival, it's a brilliant way to bring 2 different events to 2 different demographics, and helping to keep the town alive.

Hinckley do such a good job with their events, from St George's Day to car shows, Halloween to Christmas, from Feast Hinckley to this festival, and so much more. There really is something for everyone!