Why storytelling in primary schools supports wellbeing and learning
Across the UK, teachers are increasingly being asked to support children’s emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress. In this context, storytelling in primary schools is not an optional extra. It is one of the most effective, low-pressure ways to support learning, regulation and connection at the same time. At Settle Stories, this belief underpins Stories for […]
The Hidden Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape Who We Become
Think about the last time a story stopped you in your tracks. Maybe it was a novel that kept you up until 3am, a film that left you sitting in stunned silence, or an anecdote that shifted how you saw the world. Stories don’t just entertain us, they fundamentally change us. In our hyperconnected world, […]
A Meditation Practice by Ben Watts
One of our recent interns, Ben Watts, was inspired by our love and promotion of all things meditation and he decided to try out a regular practice for himself. Ben wrote the below article about his experience setting up a mediation practice, read below to see what he discovered. A Meditation Practice by Ben Watts […]
Young Writer’s Review of Miss Nobodies
Our young reporter, Anisa (17), joined us at year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story to review some acts. Here are Anisa’s thoughts on the comedy duo Black Liver’s Miss Nobodies. On Sunday (12th November) I visited Skipton Town Hall to watch ‘Miss Nobodies’, an ode to the lives of Lancashire’s working class women. Ruth Cockburn and […]
Young Writer’s Review of The Cowfoot Prince and The Warlock Effect
Our young reporter, Anisa (17), attended a few of this year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story events to review the acts and send us her thoughts on how the festival went. Here are Anisa’s thoughts on The Cowfoot Prince and The Warlock Effect. We’ll be posting more from Anisa in the near future so watch this […]
An Interview with Catherine Heinemeyer & Gemma McDermott
Changelings: Neurodiversity, Mythology and the Climate Crisis Changelings gives a voice to neurodiverse young people who share their own unique powers which stem from their sensitivities to the climate crisis. The show will be performed by its creators, Cath Heinemeyer and Gemma McDermott, at the Yorkshire Festival of Story on the 19th of November. Click […]
An Interview with Juwen Zhang
Reviving China’s Fairy Tales: An Interview with Juwen Zhang The Dragon Daughter and Other Lin Lan Fairy Tales is a collection of traditional Chinese stories, selected and translated by Juwen Zhang, a Professor of Chinese Studies and Folklore at Willamette University. Zhang will be hosting an online event at the Yorkshire Festival of Story on […]
An Interview with Sudhar Buchar
On 15th November, Sudhar Buchar is gracing the Yorkshire Festival of Story stage with her one-woman show, ‘Evening Conversations.’ Gurpreet Atwal spoke to Sudhar to pick her brains and find out more about Sudhar and the creation of Evening Conversations. Firstly, could you tell us a little bit about the show that you have put […]
An Interview with Sofie Miller
On Sunday 12th November at 2pm, Sofie Miller will take the stage at the Yorkshire Festival of Story to bring Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s iconic character, to life. We recently caught up with Sofie to learn more about her portrayal of Pippi and what makes this character so inspiring for people of all ages. Click […]
Interview with Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey
Join Andrew Benfield, Richard Horsey, Kunzang Choden and Sita on Thursday 9th November 1-2pm for ‘In Search of Yeti’. Together they will discuss Richard and Andrew’s journey through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of the truth behind the yeti legend as well as the importance it holds in Himalayan culture. Mollie Parker recently […]