The Creature Chronicles
As the waves roll against the Vale’s dramatic coastline and the breeze rustles through woodland leaves, a whole world of wildlife quietly comes to life. Hidden among the cliffs, fields and forests are creatures with stories to tell — if we take a moment to listen.
The Creature Chronicles is a magical collection of tales created by Louby Lou’s Storytelling, celebrating the endangered species that call the Vale home. Originally brought to life through a series of family-friendly pop-up events across the summer holidays, these stories combined outdoor theatre, walkabout performances and immersive storytelling trails set in some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes.
Now, the stories live on for everyone to enjoy.
On this page, you can listen to the tales as audiobooks or read them as downloadable PDFs. Each story shines a light on one of the Vale’s incredible creatures, sharing their adventures while helping us understand why these species need our care and protection.
So settle in, press play or start reading and discover the wonderful wildlife stories waiting to be told in the Vale...
For Sale: The Story of the Great Crested Newt
Jackie Crunch is the top selling estate agent across the Vale, but this business woman doesn’t specialise in human housing – oh no! Jackie’s talents lie in finding the perfect home for creatures and critters alike. With a new VIP client on her books, can she use her expertise to sniff out a murky but magnificent pond in the woodlands of the Vale.
Adderlaide: The Story of the Adder
Ever wanted to find a snake hiding in the grasslands? Perhaps you’ve wanted to snap the perfect picture to show all of your friends? Well, word on the street says a celebrity adder lives close by, but will you be lucky enough to see her? With a little bit of patience and a little bit of prodding, you may just be in luck.
Admiral Beetle: The Story of the Darkling Beetle
As the raindrops roll over the shingles of Limpert Bay, a great adventure is beginning to brew. With a crew of six by his side and the breeze whipping the sails of his driftwood ship, the admiral is ready to set sail. Will he and his precious cargo make it across the choppy waters in the search for a new home?
Mission Swift: The Story of the Swift
Swift Thirteen has been circling and spiralling the Earth for three years, with no signs of landing. An intrigued astronaut and his commander colleague attempt to figure out what this marvellous but mysterious vessel could be.
Nos Da Pathew: The Story of the Dormouse
If you’re very quiet and you do not make a sound, you may just hear the sweet little snores of something snoozing beneath the ground. Get cosy and cwtchy with this adorable bedtime story, as we tiptoe into the woodland in search of the sleepy dormouse.
Riverbank Retreat: The Story of the Water Vole Now living the life of luxury at their
Relaxing retirement home, best friends Valerie & Vera Vole love nothing more than a chatter and natter from their garden chairs. After recently taking it upon themselves to set up a neighbourhood watch scheme, the pair are always keeping a close eye for unsavoury characters, but do they have a right to be concerned?
You can also read and download these Creature Chronicles stories in both English and Welsh.
Close Your Eyes & Listen - The Story of the Curlew
Dear Diary - The Story of the Eel
No Likey, No Lighty - The Story of the Glow Worm
The Bat Lady - The Story of the Bat
The Insect Lab - The Story of the Oil Beetle
The Otter Detectives - The Story of the Otter
Toadally Awesome - The Story of the Toad
Watch the behind the scenes:
Find out more about how this wonderful project came about here
The Vale Nature Partnership
The Vale Nature Partnership brings together representatives from a wide range of organisations, local groups and individuals who have an interest in local wildlife and land management. The partnership is open for anyone to join and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Vale Nature Recovery Action Plan.
The mission of the VNP in the Vale is to reconnect people from all across the county with nature. Through partnership working, their aim is to engage the public, local community groups and organisations, as well as schools and businesses to take part in practical action for nature in their communities.
For more information on the Vale Nature Partnership and all the work that they do please see The Vale Nature Partnership.
Restore the Thaw Landscape
Restore the Thaw Landscape is an ongoing project delivering biodiversity improvements in the River Thaw catchment area in the Vale of Glamorgan. The aim of the project is to protect and enhance local wildlife and habitats, working closely with landowners and the local community, and offering numerous opportunities for organisations, community groups, and volunteers to get involved in conservation efforts.
Find out all about Restore the Thaw Landscape here.
