A festival is being held to celebrate the ancient link between stories and woodland.
The free event Tales from the Trees - The Tees Forest Storytelling Festival will take place from Saturday, August 21, until August 29, at venues all over the Tees Valley.
It is being organised by the Tees Forest, the five Tees Valley local authorities and the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. Tales will be told in open-air venues including community woodlands, countryside centres, schools and seaside locations.
Simon Blenkinsop, events organiser, said: "This is the first time we have put on an event of this nature. It promises to be great fun for all the family with lots going on to entertain young and old alike."
Leaflets about the event are available at public places or log on to the Tees Forest website at www.teesforest.org.uk
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