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SUMMARY:How Not To Flee A War (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:‘How NOT to Flee a War’ is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko\, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers\, telling the story of their attempt to escape Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. \nWhat begins as a surreal morning of explosions and disbelief quickly becomes a frantic and uncertain decision: whether to stay\, where to go\, and how to leave a city rapidly emptying under threat. Built around their real journey out of Ukraine\, the talk uses personal storytelling and images from the road to show what the first days of invasion felt like from the inside. \nRather than a polished narrative of survival\, Maria and Jez describe the experience with blunt honesty and dark humour – the endless traffic\, exhaustion\, panic\, misinformation\, and the reality of borders under pressure. Through Maria’s perspective as a Ukrainian\, and Jez’s as a British partner caught inside the unfolding disaster\, the talk becomes both a gripping personal account and a wider reflection on displacement\, resilience\, and what it means to lose your home overnight. \nSince launching in 2022\, the tour has grown into a nationally recognised speaking series and a leading awareness-raising campaign across the UK and Europe. At its heart is the powerful talk\, ‘How NOT To Flee a War’\, which tells the gripping story of their escape from Kyiv to Manchester. \nTheir story has resonated around the world\, with coverage from BBC\, ITV\, Sky News\, CNN\, and many more. \nWith upcoming talks scheduled at the Welsh\, Scottish\, and Danish Parliaments\, alongside a headline slot at Lewes Speakers Festival\, this is one not to miss. \nBiographies\nMaria Romanenko is a Ukrainian journalist and co-founder of All For Ukraine. Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Hromadske International\, one of Ukraine’s best-known news organisations\, she is the only Ukrainian recipient of the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award. Since relocating to the UK\, Maria has focused on supporting displaced Ukrainians and raising awareness through talks\, including the widely delivered How NOT to Flee a War. She has conducted over 1\,000 mainstream media interviews since arriving in the UK and is a regular commentator across national and international channels. \nJez Myers is a community champion and CEO of All For Ukraine. A recipient of Manchester City Council’s prestigious Pride of Manchester Award\, he brings a dual background in business consultancy and civic engagement. After fleeing Ukraine with Maria\, Jez has advised local and national bodies on supporting displaced Ukrainians\, as well as assisting multiple Ukrainian charities. He is also Chairperson of the Spirit of Manchester Awards\, the largest voluntary sector awards in the North West of England.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-not-to-flee-a-war/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Networking,Talk
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SUMMARY:How To Find And Tell Your Story
DESCRIPTION:You have stories. Learn how to find one and tell it well.\nA practical 2-hour workshop that turns lived moments into stories people listen to. \nThis workshop is for people who struggle to tell their own stories. If you go blank when asked to share an experience\, talk in circles\, or aren’t sure what makes a story worth telling – this is for you. \nIn this practical 2-hour online workshop\, you’ll learn how to spot stories in your own life\, shape them using a simple structure\, and tell one story with confidence. \nYou’ll leave with one story shaped and told aloud\, and tools you can reuse.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow to recognise which moments contain real stories\nA clear story structure that works every time\nHow to open a story and keep people listening\nHow to cut what isn’t needed\nPractice telling your story out loud\n\nThis Workshop Is For You If \n\nYou freeze when someone asks you to tell a story\nYou need to use personal stories in work\, interviews\, or everyday life\nYou’re curious about storytelling but don’t know where to start\nTeachers\, therapists\, managers\, parents\, job-seekers – anyone who needs to hold attention\n\nWhat People Said About the February Workshop\n“Unlocked something I’ve been blocked on for a very long time. Solid gold.”- Clare \n“The content was well presented and explained and I felt relaxed enough to risk telling a very personal story and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and my listeners’ reactions.”- Umi \n“Fun\, engaging\, productive\, nourishing: definitely worth getting up at 6am for.”- Delta\, USA \nPractical Details\nDate: Saturday 11th July 2026\, 2-4pm GMT\nFormat: Online (Zoom)\nPrice: £16.50 / £12.50 Early Bird until 28th May\nExperience needed: None.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-to-find-and-tell-your-story-2/
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