A trapeze accident – how science storyteller Cassandra Wye started her career
The Moon is probably one of the only places – fantastic storyteller Cassandra Wye hasn’t visited yet. We caught up with Cassandra in the run up to her ‘Fly me to the Moon’ science storytelling performance for EYFS to find out more about her life and what we can expect from the upcoming storytelling adventure. […]
From Winnie the Pooh to cultural leadership – introducing Tony Durcan
Following the retirement of our Chair Douglas Adamson in 2020 we are thrilled to announce that Tony Durcan has now been appointed. Tony has always been passionate about stories and has an unrivalled career in the cultural sector. We caught up with him to find out more about him. What drew you to the role […]
Bringing digital skills to the board – introducing Paulina Stachnik
Here at Settle Stories, we couldn’t do what we do without such a string team of volunteers. One very important role is that of Trustee, to govern the Charity. We caught up with our newest Trustee member Paulina Stachnik to find out more about her. What in particular made you want to volunteer as a […]
Adios, and Not Goodbye
Just over 18 months ago, the outgoing, confident and energetic Jessica Harris was appointed as our Sales and Communications Officer. From Leeds, to Settle – we were always slightly worried that she’d find it a little quiet in our rural country home but then we realised that as part of the Settle Stories family there […]
Finding your Voice
Barbara Houseman strives to enable and empower people to find their voice. Whether this is developing vocal ability or gaining confidence. She is passionate about helping people to gain their confidence, after going through a tough time with her own mental health. Barbara now strives to help people to find their inner and outer voice. […]
Story is the heart of any game
On the 30th August, video game writer and newly emerging author Greg Buchanan will be hosting an engaging event detailing the journey to creating compelling and relevant interactive fiction ‘American Election’ at Yorkshire Festival of Story. In a society that is becoming increasingly reliant on digital entertainment, video games are seen as an escape for […]
Creative family lockdown experiences
Words of a Fiddler’s Daughter – final Folk Thursday event at Yorkshire Festival of Story Lockdown has forced many of us to spend more time with the people we live with. But, for father and daughter Adam and Jessie Summerhayes, it’s been the starting point for an incredible piece of art, combining music, poetry and […]
Breaking down barriers and blurring boundaries with Ben Okri
Blog written by Sarah Bennett We are both very excited and incredibly lucky to have Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri OBE with us, speaking live about his popular collection of short stories- Prayer for the Living at Yorkshire Festival of Story this month. Ben’s work is not only widely-acclaimed but grapples with the very nature […]
Yorkshire’s Legendary Writer
An Interview with Joanne Harris MBE One of the delights of this year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story is world renowned, Yorkshire author Joanne Harris (best known for the award-winning novel Chocolat) who is not only a speaker at this year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story, but Festival guest director, too. Joanne’s books are now published in […]
A summer holiday at home
Lockdown has prevented many of us from going on holiday this summer, but it hasn’t stopped artist Rose Condo from travelling in her imagination. She has used her love of maps and travelling to create her spoken word show, ‘The Geography of Me’. So if you’ve missed going abroad this year, Rose’s show could be […]