Review: Edge of Obedience
EDGE OF OBEDIENCE SETTLE STORIES: 20/9/18 Reviewed by Gill O’Donnell One of the most important functions of Settle Stories as an organisation is to bring stories from around the world to […]
Review: Soldiers of the Empire
ANNAPURNA INDIAN DANCE COMPANY: SOLDIERS OF THE EMPIRE SETTLE STORIES: 14/7/18 Reviewed by Gill O’Donnell Living in the rural Yorkshire Dales there is a danger of becoming trapped in your own […]
The past – shaping our futures
Here at Settle Stories we believe local history matters. It helps us understand who we are, where we come from and who we want to become as people and communities. […]
Making sense of life using traditional tales
Adam Sargant has a love for traditional folktales which began in his early childhood, using this he brings his passion to life by gathering various events here at Settle Stories. […]
Ursula Holden-Gill
Ursula Holden Gill is an Award-Winning Storyteller, Workshop Facilitator & Educator who is based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She frequently travels internationally and throughout the UK, using music, movement and […]
From Giggleswick to Uganda: Q & A with Thomas Lewton
On Sunday 30th June 2019 we screened Storytelling in Africa: Changing the News Narrative. It is a presentation of short films by local lad turned professional filmmaker Thomas Lewton. Thomas […]
Visits from India: Q & A with Shanthamani Muddaiah
In June 2019 Settle Stories are joined by award-winning visual artist Shanthamani Muddaiah. Shanthamani is joining us all the way from India for our Life in our Hands project. The […]
Tales by the Ribble
“Once upon a time, in Yorkshire…” Settle Stories hosted Tales by the Ribble in partnership with the Ribble River’s Trust. The day was a completely free family fun day. Its […]
Looking into Creativity
Creativity is an essential life skill. OK, we’re an arts organisation; we’re bound to say that. As in the last twelve months we’ve been looking more at creativity through the […]
When storytelling comes to life… – Q & A with Ian Douglas
For our Tales by the Ribble family fun day, we welcomed Ian Douglas, Storyteller and Theatre Maker, to Settle. We spoke to Ian about what inspires him and what visitors […]