Captain Raggy Beard- Storyteller for hire
‘The pirate tales and the mermaid stories have inspired the children in their own stories’.
Assistant Head, Richmond C.O.E. Primary School
‘Your stories were great, and you have an excellent manner with both children and adults’.
Headteacher, Dinnington First School
‘Head teachers Award, for being a fantastic pirate and a great storyteller’.
Headteacher, Richardson Dees Primary School
There is nothing more valuable than nurturing a love of stories in children to encourage reading, writing and self expression. No one does this better than a good storyteller.
Many of you will know me from my work at St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, where my stories have had a lasting effect, for hundreds of schools and various groups that have visited the lighthouse.
Over the last Ten years, I have become established as the most unique and engaging Storyteller in the North East, and my character, the pirate Captain Raggy Beard, has become extremely popular. There is not room here to show the letters and E-Mails of thanks, not just for the excitement generated by the stories but also the work produced following a visit. It is significant that in the many schools I have worked with the children can remember all the stories I have ever told them – It has been said that I can enthral a group of children like no-one else!
My stories are varied and are never read from books or scripts. I specialise in Pirate tales, Lighthouse keeper, Grace Darling, Katie Morag and seaside past and present,stories to link with KS1 & 2 stages of the national curriculum. Other stories come from all times and places; folk tales; spooky tales; myths and legends from all around the world, and many stories of my own on a wide range of subjects. The work I do aims to encourage listening and speaking skills, concentration and an understanding of narrative.
I can bring my stories to Durham, Whitley Bay, Newcastle, Chester-le-street, Consett, Gatehead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Darlington, in fact anywhere in the North East and beyond.
Sessions can be booked by the hour, half day or full day.
For booking please telephone 0191-6602136/07576832838, E-Mail s_skelton@sky.com or use the link on the home page.
Assistant Head, Richmond C.O.E. Primary School
‘Your stories were great, and you have an excellent manner with both children and adults’.
Headteacher, Dinnington First School
‘Head teachers Award, for being a fantastic pirate and a great storyteller’.
Headteacher, Richardson Dees Primary School
There is nothing more valuable than nurturing a love of stories in children to encourage reading, writing and self expression. No one does this better than a good storyteller.
Many of you will know me from my work at St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, where my stories have had a lasting effect, for hundreds of schools and various groups that have visited the lighthouse.
Over the last Ten years, I have become established as the most unique and engaging Storyteller in the North East, and my character, the pirate Captain Raggy Beard, has become extremely popular. There is not room here to show the letters and E-Mails of thanks, not just for the excitement generated by the stories but also the work produced following a visit. It is significant that in the many schools I have worked with the children can remember all the stories I have ever told them – It has been said that I can enthral a group of children like no-one else!
My stories are varied and are never read from books or scripts. I specialise in Pirate tales, Lighthouse keeper, Grace Darling, Katie Morag and seaside past and present,stories to link with KS1 & 2 stages of the national curriculum. Other stories come from all times and places; folk tales; spooky tales; myths and legends from all around the world, and many stories of my own on a wide range of subjects. The work I do aims to encourage listening and speaking skills, concentration and an understanding of narrative.
I can bring my stories to Durham, Whitley Bay, Newcastle, Chester-le-street, Consett, Gatehead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Darlington, in fact anywhere in the North East and beyond.
Sessions can be booked by the hour, half day or full day.
For booking please telephone 0191-6602136/07576832838, E-Mail s_skelton@sky.com or use the link on the home page.
