The Time Travelling Granny: Skelly Tonii and the Pie Rat

Hop aboard for a time-travelling tale of pirates, unexpected adventures, and memorable seafaring friends.

Professional storyteller Sarah "Saffy" Snell-Pym brings The Time Travelling Granny to Stow-on-the-Wold Library for an imaginative journey into the past. Meet the Time Travelling Granny's friend Tonii and hear all about their mishaps on the high sea, including maritime history... and don't forget the Pie Rat, who is fed up with being blamed for the plague!

A warm, engaging storytelling session full of discovery for young explorers and their grown-ups.

Recommended for ages 5+

Booking is required for all children, with a suggested ticket donation of £3 or Pay What You Can.

Click here to book your tickets on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.

This event is part of The Library Challenge, which you can find out all about below. You don't need to be taking part in the Challenge to attend this event, although why not sign up for extra fun?!

Stow-on-the-Wold's theme is X Marks the Spot and is part of the Cotswolds' 'Lost Worlds & Hidden Treasures' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.

The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.

The free activities are taking place throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below

How the challenge works

1. Sign up

Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.

No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.

2. Get reading

Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.

3. Earn rewards

Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:

3 stamps = Bronze
6 stamps = Silver
9 stamps = Gold

There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.

4. Go for Gold!

Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.

Explore Gloucestershire through stories

One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.

Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:

Stay tuned to Cirencester Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.

Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time