Why This Refugee Week, One Story Could Change Everything You Think You Know
What do you pack when you have twenty minutes to flee a war? That question sits at the heart of one of the most extraordinary live events coming to Settle […]
“Stories can make people feel less isolated: The Silver Reserve on live music, storytelling and why the two are linked
Tell us a bit about yourself and your upcoming show. I’m Matthew and I’ve been performing as The Silver Reserve for a number of years. Originally a five-piece band, I’ve […]
Start in the middle: why your story needs a different beginning
Most people begin their story too early. Here is a simple shift that changes everything. You have a story worth telling. You know that. Somewhere, you know that. And yet […]
April at Settle Stories: Four Events You Shouldn’t Miss
Spring is a good time to come back to story. The days are lengthening, the Yorkshire Dales are shaking off the grey, and here at Settle Stories, April is packed […]
Behind the Joinery: Creative Studio Hire for Storytellers
There’s something that happens when you walk into a creative studio hire space that was built with real intention. You feel it before you can name it – a kind […]
Why World Book Day Still Matters And Why Schools Should Make the Most of It
Every year, World Book Day comes around with a burst of energy. Classrooms fill with favourite characters, teachers plan reading activities, and students are reminded that books can be fun. […]
How to Find and Tell Your Own Story: Why Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
Everyone has a story worth telling, yet many people believe they do not. They say things like, “Nothing interesting has ever happened to me,” or “I wouldn’t know where to […]
Why a Free Classroom Story Resource Matters: Equity, trust and real support for teachers
In education, the phrase ‘free classroom story resource’ is often misunderstood. Free is sometimes assumed to mean low quality, rushed, or designed to sell something else. But in schools, a […]
Free National Storytelling Week Events For Schools
National Storytelling Week is a moment to pause, listen and remember the power of story in the classroom. This year, we’re inviting primary schools across the UK to join us […]
Start With Story: the storytelling framework for teachers explained
You already know stories work. Children lean in. They listen. They remember. What most teachers don’t have is a clear, reliable way to use story across the curriculum without adding […]