Episodes

A Tale about a girl born on the coldest day of the year, in the coldest place in the world. Written by Matthew J Hooper

A lovely little tale about a little balloon with big dreams. Written by Michael Burke

Poetry written by an old friend, Dean Wright, aka CerebralCongestion

The conclusion of our well known and loved Tale for Everyone, written by Lewis Carroll

Part 2 of our beloved Tale for Everyone, written by Lewis Carroll

A well loved Tale of a little girl lost in a strange land. Written by Lewis Carroll

Three lovely books for children, Paper Moon, Old Man Sea and Whispering Wind. Written by Rachael Hedgcoth

A tale of Romance in Quarantine, written by May Mahomed

A Tale for Children reflecting on the UK's Lockdown. Written by Octavia Lonergan

A brief introduction to the tradition surrounding 5th of November. Written by Joe Fireside

Strictly for Adults

The Old Witch and Hansel and Gretel, both original texts, written by Hans Christian Andersen

Our 2nd Meditation, now focusing on the wellness practice of finding something to be grateful for.

Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem

Hans Christian Andersen's well loved family favourite

A series of poems that capture the essence of the upheaval of the early 20th century. Written by Neil Willis

A tale about the power of imagination to change a boring day into a great adventure. Written by Adrian Summerson

A Tale that proves that courage is more important than popularity. Written by Anna Digard

Part 2 of this enchanting tale about Black Country Park. Written by Mary Crowner

Part 1 of a story crafted by one ladies love for her local country park. Written by Mary Crowner

An epic poem shining a light on the ancient art of sea-faring, and the superstitions around it. Written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A wonderful Tale of a brave, yet perhaps unexpected knight. Written by Iain Rowe

One of the most well known and well loved Tales, now re-recorded and uploaded. Written by Margery Williams

This is a reading of "Little Daylight" by George MacDonald. A story of princes and princesses, of curses and counter curses. Of moonlight. Please like and subscribe, every interaction means the world to this channel x We are on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xiljb4JUYuerHm60VWdQ5 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tales-by-the-fireside/id1530961615 Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations and interest...