“A wonderful tale so beautifully told. People were spellbound. Enchanting”

Marion Roper , Cliffords Mesne Village Hall.

“Valerie uses her bewitching voice to scoop you up in a whirlwind of fantastic imagery and takes you on a magical journey to terrains both strange and familiar. I lost all sense of time listening to her intricately woven story and was simply transported.”

Ros Thomas, Dragon Orchard, 2007.

“Valerie was wonderful at our Christmas Children’s Workshop, holding the young one’s attention with tales of mid-winter in the candle light.”

Rev. Elaine Goddard, St Weonards Grp of Parishes 2008

“…an atmosphere effectively conjured up by Valerie.”

Jeremy Harte Folklore Society 2009

“A triumph. You held the room in the palm of your hand. Very memorable.”

Diane Barker 2009