VISITORS can delve 'into the woods' like characters in the new Disney film of the same name as storytellers bring the fairytales to life.

Inspired by the newly released Disney film, the U3A storytellers will be telling the traditional tales of Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk on which the film is based at Bishops Wood Centre on Sunday, February 8 from 2pm to 4pm. The centre is in the grounds of the National Grid Substation at Crossway Green near Stourport , DY13 9SE and is run as a partnership by Worcestershire County Council and National Grid. Friends of Bishops Wood events are run by volunteers.

John Rhymer, secretary to Friends of Bishops Wood, said: “We were planning a tree and woodland event for February but when we heard about the new Disney film we decided to pay tribute to the film and the origin of the stories on which the film and the Sondheim Musical of the same name are based. We are delighted that Storytellers from Wyre Forest U3A (University of the Third Age) are coming along to tell their own versions of these ancient folk tales. Together with walks and trails and craft activities there will be something for people of all ages."

There is a suggested donation of £3 per adult and £2 per child with concessions available for people on benefits.