The Big Guildford Story Book!

 

The Big Guildford Storybook – Story Time with the Word Wizard! Join us at The Friary Guildford for a magical storytelling time! The Big Guildford Storybook is complete, and now it’s time to hear your stories come to life with the Word Wizard.

On Thursday 30th October 2025, the Word Wizard will be reading from the book in four half-hour story time sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Each session will feature a different selection of stories submitted by the community.

11:00am – 11:30am

● Castle Catastrophe by Olivia L

● The Guildford Guildhall Clock by Twalumba

● The Guildford Castle Dragon & Chicks by Nemboh

● The Necklace of Courage by Satu

● The Friary Midnight Adventure by Sofia

● My Guildford Story by Ruby

● Where Is Home? by Rebecca

● Guildford High Street by Maria

12:00pm – 12:30pm

● Guidlford Castle by Mae

● Princess Elsa by Tara

● Toys Coming to Life by Maya

● The Magic Potion by Mila

● The Switched Girls by Ruth

● A Fiery Fright by Marissa

● The Quest by Olivia R

● Into The Past by Lara

1:00pm – 1:30pm

● The Wanted by Archie

● Guildford Library Invasion by Helina

● Adventures With Cheese by Isla A

● Agent Kitty by Jasmin

● The Chickirds by Karley

● Emperor Ghost by Aariel

● The Friary Encounter by Abhinaya

2:00pm – 2:30pm

● Saving the Day with Ninjas by Deyan

● The Cheesybobs at Guildford Castle

● Mr Spark by Laurelle

● The Case of the Missing Shoe by Isla S

● Star-Crossed Lovers by Barbara

● The Song from the River by Freddie

● The Dream Cell by Valeriia

You can also pick up your own copy of the Big Guildford Storybook and make a small donation to BookTrust to support children’s literacy. BookTrust will also be on hand to share their love of reading and storytelling, so be sure to say hello!