Gather round the Christmas tree with storytellers Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories and songs inspired by and drawing from Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales by Duncan Williamson.
A session sure to delight the young and young at heart alike, and in true seasonal spirit there will be a special gift for every family to take home.
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