RESIDENTS in a Bournemouth care home are all set to tell a tale or two as part of plans to mark National Storytelling Week.

Queensmount Nursing and Residential Home is hosting a special storytelling event on Thursday, February 2 and is inviting members of the local community along to revive the lost art of storytelling.

Celebrated each year, National Storytelling Week aims to increase awareness of the value of sharing stories and takes place between Saturday, January 28 – Saturday, February 4, 2012.

Sheila Willis, home manager, said: “We are going to be bringing classic stories alive, so everyone is welcome to join us, whether that’s to share a favourite story or to enjoy listening to other tales and fables.

“A good read is such a valuable activity, no matter what age you are, because it inspires imaginations and brings other worlds to life.

“Especially for our residents, storytelling can bring back lots of childhood memories and really helps to capture these happy moments.”

Over 300 care homes are helping mark National Storytelling week and Bupa has launches a special poetry and short story competition to help residents share their memories.

It is supported by The Reader’s Organisation, a charity that brings people together for ‘read aloud’ sessions and promotes the link between reading and wellbeing.

For more information on attending or taking part, call 0845 600 4622 or email storytellingweek @bupa. com.