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Christmas Stories

We’re delighted to share a special Christmas gift - a collection of wonderful stories from three talented local authors. From festive magic to real-life inspiration, there’s something here for readers of all ages.

Read here and enjoy!
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Chocolate Snow in Brezno

Listen to Anton Lesser's beautiful reading of Sitala Peek's story about how two siblings facing a harsh winter find hope, kindness and a touch of Christmas magic.

Listen here and enjoy!
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Red Horse Short Story Competition

We recently invited you to use your imagination and write a short story about the famous Red Horse of Tysoe. We’ve really enjoyed reading all the wonderful entries and we hope you’ve had the chance to read them too.

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And The Winner Is...

We’re very grateful to Anton Lesser who has kindly made this recording of the winning entry, ‘The Fog Horse’.


We think you’ll agree it is a very worthy winner!


Listen to The Fog Horse here

Entries

We are delighted to share with you the wonderful entries we have received below. Simply click on the links and enjoy!

JUNIORS:

  1. The Red Horse of Tysoe by Esme Taylor
  2. The Lion and the Red Unicorn by Mila Williams
  3. The Red Horse by Betsy Coatham
  4. The Red Horse by Elswyth Green
  5. Where did the Red Horse go? by Aurelia Williams
  6. The Mystery of the Red Horse and his Friends by Elina Williams
  7. The Red Horse by Robyn Willcock

ADULTS:

  1. The New ‘Tail’ of the Lost Red Horse by Gill Mouat
  2. The Horse – a ghost story? by David Roache
  3. As Old as the Hills... by Shirley Cherry
  4. The Red Horse - A Squire’s tale by Deborah Baker
  5. Eofor the Red’s Final Ride by Kerstin Macdonald
  6. The Great Red Horse of Tiw’s Hill by Neil Douthwaite
  7. The Fog Horse by Aiden Ralph
  8. “Red” by Joanne England