Popular Wilmslow author, poet and story teller Jan Dean is packing away her books and moving to a new life in Devon. But before she goes, there is still time for one last tale.
Billed as 'a tale for a winter's night with monsters, dragons and heroes', Jan has chosen to tell the story of Beowulf with help from organist Philip Underwood at St Bartholomew's Church on Saturday 15th November at 4pm.
Philip Underwood said "Jan and her husband John have been key members of the ministry team at St Bartholomew's Church in Wilmslow where Jan's 'Talking Heads' style sermons have been an inspiration. Jan was also the mastermind behind the popular 9.30 Sunday morning Story Service for parents with young children."
He added "In the story, Beowulf is a great warrior and hero. He sails to Denmark to save King Hrothgar from a terrible monster called Grendel. There's a fight, and Beowulf tears off Grendel's arm resulting in Grendel's death.
"The next night, Grendel's mother comes and attacks King Hrothgar's hall, so Beowulf fights and kills her too with a magic sword. Everyone is very happy and Beowulf gets lots of rewards.
"Eventually Beowulf becomes King of the Geats, and he rules the Geats for fifty years until he is an old man. But then he hears about a new monster that is scaring everybody: this time it is a dragon. Even though he is very old, Beowulf is still a hero, so he goes out and kills the dragon. But this time the dragon succeeds in killing Beowulf too."
Prices for admission are £2 for adults and £1 for children.
