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SUMMARY:Building a New Britain: Windrush Day Event for KS1 and KS2
DESCRIPTION:Online storytelling | Warm\, courageous and age-flexible \nThe Windrush Generation left sunshine and home behind to help rebuild a Britain they’d never seen. They came with courage\, kindness and open hearts\, and changed this country forever. \nThis Windrush Day\, we’re bringing their story to life through the power of storytelling. Pupils will discover who the Windrush Generation were\, why they came\, and what they gave\, told in a way that’s vivid\, honest and full of heart. \nLed by a professional storyteller\, this session is suitable for KS1 and KS2\, making it ideal for mixed-age assemblies or whole-school listening.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/building-a-new-britain-windrush-day-event-for-ks1-and-ks2/
CATEGORIES:KS1,LKS2,UKS2
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SUMMARY:How to Find and Tell Your Family's Story Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on workshop with heritage writer Alison Marshall \nThere’s a photograph in your grandmother’s drawer with no names on the back. A recipe that tastes like home but comes with silence instead of story. That question you’ve been meaning to ask before it’s too late. These aren’t just gaps in your family history. They’re thresholds. Invitations into rooms you didn’t know existed. \nPerhaps you’ve felt it\,  that tug toward the past. The sense that something important is slipping away while you wait for the right moment\, the right skills\, the right words. \nHere’s what the old storytellers knew: the stories that matter most are rarely the ones already written down. They’re living in the pause before someone answers. In the recipe\, your aunt makes without measuring. In the way your father goes quiet when certain places are mentioned.\nMaybe you can’t find out the details of your story however\, it’s a window into history. Don’t lose it. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll discover:\n– The Fragments Method: how to transform scraps (a single photograph\, a place name\, a half-memory\, an object tucked in a drawer) into rich narrative that holds generations\n– Voice and Narrative Craft \, techniques for writing family memoir as narrative non-fiction: true stories that read like you can’t put them down\n– The Story Arc: a proven structure that transforms overwhelming research into story that moves people (not just information\, but feeling).\n– Flexible approaches: being open minded about where your research takes you. \nThis workshop is for you if:\n– You’ve been meaning to capture these stories before they’re lost\, and you’re done waiting for “someday”\n– You have boxes of documents\, photographs\, or letters but no idea how to turn them into narrative people would actually want to read\n– You’re secretly worried your family’s story isn’t “dramatic enough” or “interesting enough” (it absolutely is \, you just need to know where to look and how to listen)\n– You know there’s more to the story than what gets said at family gatherings\, and you want to honour what was hard as well as what was hopeful\n– You want to create something meaningful that your children or grandchildren will treasure\,  not just dates and documents\, but story that helps them understand who they are \nWhat you’ll leave with:\n– Practical tools that work immediately\,  not theory\, but techniques you’ll use that same afternoon when you get home\n– Your first interview questions ready to ask\, shaped specifically for the relatives who hold the stories\n– A clear framework for turning research into narrative (so you stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling excited about the journey)\n– Permission to tell it honestly\, messily\, powerfully \, including the complicated parts\n– The opening lines of something that matters \, quite possibly the story you were always meant to write\n– A personal action plan outlining your research sources\, the main questions to answer\, and next steps \nAbout Alison Marshall:\nAlison knows migration stories aren’t clean or simple. She’s spent years helping people excavate the stories that shaped their families \, holding space for complicated truths\, honouring what was hard\, finding the courage in the crossing and the cost of it too. \nHer own journey began with discovering her grandparents’ letters from the 1920s. What started as curiosity became a book: Journeys of Hope: The Letters of Meyer and Sonia. It charts two people’s emigration journey across continents\, drawing moving parallels between their experience and that of parents\, grandparents\, and relatives who migrated across generations and countries. \nAlison’s approach combines deep research skills with storytelling craft. She won’t just help you gather facts. She’ll help you find the feeling underneath them \, and the narrative arc that makes your family’s story come alive. \nShe lives in Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and is involved with local refugee support activities\, bringing contemporary witness to the timeless patterns of migration\, loss\, and belonging. \nWhat you’ll need:\nNo writing experience required. Just bring: \n\nAny family memorabilia you have (photographs\, letters\, objects  or pictures of them\, even one item is enough to begin)\nCuriosity and willingness to see your family’s story with fresh eyes\n\nWorkshop Details:\nDate: 20th June 2026\nTime: 2 – 5pm\nLocation: The Joinery\, Settle\nInvestment: £45\, including a copy of Alison’s book. ‘Journeys of Hope: The Letters of Meyer and Sonia’ \nLimited to 12 participants so everyone receives personal attention and space to discover their story
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-to-find-and-tell-your-familys-story-workshop/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Journeys of Hope - An Evening with Alison Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Love\, Migration\, and Stories That Echo Across Generations\n\nAlison Marshall in conversation with Sita Brand\nWednesday 17th June | 7pm | The Joinery\, Settle and Online | £20 (includes signed book) \nIn a drawer somewhere\, there are letters. Faded ink on fragile paper. Words written across oceans\, across decades\, across the chasm between one life and another. \nJoin us for an intimate evening as Sita speaks with Alison Marshall about Journeys of Hope: The Letters of Meyer and Sonia \, a powerful true story of migration\, family\, and survival. \nThe Story:\nMeyer Fortes and Sonia Donen grew up in a Jewish immigrant community in South Africa\, where they fell in love. In 1927\, Meyer set off alone to study in London. Sonia stayed behind. Their letters chart their hopes\, fears\, disappointments and successes as Meyer struggles to make a life and prepare for Sonia’s arrival. \nTheir story braids with others: Meyer’s father\, Nathan’s journey to Memphis and Leeds\, half-sister Annie’s incarceration on Ellis Island\, Sonia’s escape from the Russian Civil War. The letters offer unique insights into universal challenges\, drawing moving parallels between their 1920s experience and the migrations that came before and after\, including contemporary stories unfolding in Eastern Europe today. \nIn this conversation\, explore: \n\nThe moment of discovering letters that rewrite your family story\nLove tested by distance\, danger\, and uncertainty\nWhy migration patterns echo across generations\nWhat gets carried (and lost) when we cross borders\nHow researching the past reveals present-day witness\nReading both what letters say and what they cannot say\n\nYour ticket includes: \n\nIntimate conversation guided by Sita’s warmth and wisdom\nSigned copy of the book (“I couldn’t put it down”)\nTime for questions and reflection\n\nFor: \n\nAnyone exploring their own family’s migration story\nWriters and storytellers working with heritage narratives\nHistory lovers curious about early 20th century Jewish diaspora\nThose seeking to understand migration with greater nuance and humanity\n\nAbout Alison Marshall: \nLiving in Settle\, Alison discovered her grandparents’ letters and began a journey of research and travel through eastern Europe. This first book combines family memoir\, travelogue\, and cultural history. She’s involved with local refugee support\, bringing contemporary witness to timeless patterns of migration. \nAbout Sita: \nFounder of Settle Stories\, Sita creates spaces where stories build bridges between cultures and beliefs. She brings Buddhist wisdom traditions and deep curiosity to conversations that go deeper than you expect and stay with you longer than the evening lasts. \nLimited to 30 participants for an intimate conversation \nLetters are like threads; they connect what was to what is\, carrying voices across time and distance. Hear a story that echoes across generations and discover what it might reveal about your own.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/journeys-of-hope-an-evening-with-alison-marshall/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Talk
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SUMMARY:How Not To Flee A War (Online)
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-online/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Talk
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T203000
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SUMMARY:StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks (April '26 Intake)
DESCRIPTION:StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks\nOnly 1 place remaining. \nMost people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. \nNobody taught them the mechanics\, so their stories drift. They over-explain. They start too early\, end too late\, and miss the moment that actually matters. People nod politely. Nothing lands. That’s not a talent problem. It’s a craft problem. \nStoryLab exists to fix that. \nThis is practice-based. Not theory. \nSix weeks. Same people. Same Zoom room. One story\, built properly from Week 1 to Week 6. No inspirational fluff. No “just be authentic” nonsense. You’ll craft your story both ways: written (~1500 words) and told aloud (5-7 minutes). Same story. Two forms. Real craft. \nThe six weeks:\n\nWeek 1 (April 15): Getting them to lean in \nWeek 2 (April 22): Raising stakes and tension \nWeek 3 (April 29): Structural frameworks \nINTEGRATION WEEK (May 6) – Time to write and practice. No session. \nWeek 4 (May 13): Scene craft \nWeek 5 (May 20): Character\, voice and conflict \nWeek 6 (May 27): Cut to the chase\n\nBy Week 6 you’ll have: \n\nOne complete story – written (~1500 words) and told aloud (5-7 minutes without notes)\nSix professional techniques you can use on any story after this\nYour Story Bank framework for building the next one\n\nThis only works if you show up.\nYou’ll write between sessions. Practice aloud in small groups. Give and receive feedback. \nTeaching is recorded and available for 7 days\, but this isn’t a “watch it later” experience. \nIf you want passive content\, there are cheaper options. If you want skill\, this requires participation. \nWho this is for:\nStoryLab is for people ready to stop circling storytelling and start doing it properly. \n\nWriters who want their work to land in the body\, not just on the page\nPeople preserving personal or family stories before they disappear\nAnyone who uses story as a tool – teaching\, leading\, communicating\nThose who know they have stories but haven’t learned how to shape them\n\nYou don’t need a story chosen in advance. That’s what Week 1 is for. \nWhat You Get:\n\n6 x 90-minute live sessions (3 weeks + integration break + 3 weeks)\nSmall\, consistent cohort – maximum 12 people\nDirect teaching + guided practice in breakout groups\nOne complete story in two forms: written and told aloud\nSix techniques you’ll reuse for the rest of your life\nTeaching recordings (available 7 days)\nStory Bank method for ongoing work\n\nNo certificates. No gold stars. Just skill. \nA note from Sita:\n“I’ve spent four decades telling stories – in prisons\, on stages\, in funding rooms\, and in the moments that actually matter. What I know for certain: storytelling isn’t magic. It’s method. \nThe same techniques work whether you’re writing for the page or speaking aloud. Whether you’re crafting a memoir piece or pitching an idea. Whether you’re preserving a family story or telling the truth about your life. StoryLab isn’t about becoming ‘a storyteller’. It’s about learning how story works\, so you can use it deliberately\, ethically\, and well. Six weeks. One story. Written and told. Real craft.” \nDates & investment\nWhen: Wednesdays\, April 15th\, 22nd\, 29th + May 13th\, 20th\, 27th  \nTime: 7:00–8:30pm GMT  \nWhere: Live on Zoom  \nSize: Maximum 12 (1 place remaining) \nEarly bird (by March 28th): £217 Standard: £247. Payment plans available. \nQuestions welcome. But fair warning: this is for people ready to practice\, not just think about it. \nNot sure yet? There’s a 2-hour Finding Your Story workshop on 7th April. Think of it as Session Zero – try the framework\, experience the teaching. If you want to continue\, the early bird StoryLab rate applies automatically. \n 
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/storylab-craft-your-story-in-six-weeks/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Bear and the Bee: World Bee Day Event for EYFS and KS1
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | Gentle\, playful and age-appropriate \nBarnaby the Bear loves honey – but love alone isn’t enough. \nWhen Barnaby tries to take honey without asking\, the bees respond\, and Barnaby quickly learns that how we ask matters. His promise to do better next time offers a simple\, powerful lesson for young listeners. \nDelivered live by a professional storyteller\, this session supports social skills\, empathy and respectful behaviour\, with no preparation needed and an easy fit into the school day.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-bear-and-the-bee-world-bee-day-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
CATEGORIES:EYFS,KS1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:The Silver Reserve - Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Sturgess\, who performs as ‘The Silver Reserve’\, plays delicate\, sparse music on a classical guitar\, crafting intricate melodies around thoughtful and evocative lyrics. At times creating dense\, layered atmospherics\, this is music that doesn’t rush and takes its sweet\, sad time to unfurl and sneak under the skin. \nWe all need a back-up\, right? Something we keep in reserve for bolster and balance. A stockpile of what we most need when we most need it. The Silver Reserve is the solo vehicle for songwriter Matthew Sturgess whose beautifully crafted songs take their time to mesmerise\, sooth\, jolt and enchant. Beauty\, darkness\, hope\, and joy are carefully observed in lyrics that celebrate the detail of living\, and feel instantly recognisable and authentic. Melody and harmony thrive in delicate guitar driven arrangements and complex soundscapes. A performance finds you holding your breath. It’s music that gets into your bones. \nThis event is hybrid – you can attend online or in person at The Joinery in Settle. \nQuotes: \n“I have fallen in love with The Silver Reserve. Songs of warmth and beauty that scratch at the inside of your heart. In a world that sits heavy on your chest\, this is music that reminds you how to breathe.’ Thea Gilmore (Cooking Vinyl) \n“Miniature masterpieces amid towering sonic architecture.” Louis Brennan \n“Beautiful\, fragmentary songs which slowly dismantle you.”  Seamus Fogarty (Domino Records/Fence Collective) \n“I really love Matthew’s stuff. His music has always been gorgeous but live he’s better than ever. The Brudenell show was pretty much a masterclass on every level.” Thomas White (The Waeve\, The Electric Soft Parade) on opening set for The Waeve in Leeds. \n“Perfectly bleak beauty….. a hugely talented songwriter.” Simon Godley (God is in the TV) \n“Blending emotive\, affecting lyrics and spacious delicately crafted guitar work\, these beguiling songs hold a depth of hidden treasures.” – Marc Walton (Seven Arts) \n“Quietly spellbinding.” – Andy Brown (Soundlab) \n“Incredible talent…everything he played begged to be listened to.” – Bill Adamson (Hint of Mayhem) \n“Quirky and haunting.” – Ed Harrington (Leeds Living) \n“We were beyond lucky to have had Matthew open for us in Saltaire this past Summer. The mark of a great artist is not being able to describe anyone that they sound like. He is truly one of a kind. We were just as happy to get to hear his Earthy\, introspective set as our audience was. His musicianship\, voice\, and pedal-use was truly remarkable.” – Della Mae (Rounder Records) \n‘Weaving a melancholy and fiercely personal web of honest\, beautiful dark-folk\, often using loops and effects to create a patient\, hypnotic drama that is entirely immersive.’ The Velvet Sheep
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-silver-reserve/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:The Village of Two Rivers: Earth Day Event for KS2
DESCRIPTION:Live professional storytelling for Earth Day  \nThis engaging KS2 storytelling session invites pupils into a Himalayan village where inequality has become normalised. While the East side enjoys clean water and good health\, the West side struggles with illness and scarcity. \nThrough the actions of Deeya and Dorji\, and the wisdom of Elder Karma\, pupils explore what happens when communities move beyond fear and choose to work together. The story gently challenges ideas of “not having enough” and shows how shared action can transform wellbeing for everyone. \nDelivered by a professional storyteller\, this session supports learning around empathy\, social justice\, cooperation and global citizenship\, with no preparation required.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-village-of-two-rivers-earth-day-event-for-ks2/
CATEGORIES:LKS2,UKS2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks (April '26 Intake)
DESCRIPTION:StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks\nOnly 1 place remaining. \nMost people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. \nNobody taught them the mechanics\, so their stories drift. They over-explain. They start too early\, end too late\, and miss the moment that actually matters. People nod politely. Nothing lands. That’s not a talent problem. It’s a craft problem. \nStoryLab exists to fix that. \nThis is practice-based. Not theory. \nSix weeks. Same people. Same Zoom room. One story\, built properly from Week 1 to Week 6. No inspirational fluff. No “just be authentic” nonsense. You’ll craft your story both ways: written (~1500 words) and told aloud (5-7 minutes). Same story. Two forms. Real craft. \nThe six weeks:\n\nWeek 1 (April 15): Getting them to lean in \nWeek 2 (April 22): Raising stakes and tension \nWeek 3 (April 29): Structural frameworks \nINTEGRATION WEEK (May 6) – Time to write and practice. No session. \nWeek 4 (May 13): Scene craft \nWeek 5 (May 20): Character\, voice and conflict \nWeek 6 (May 27): Cut to the chase\n\nBy Week 6 you’ll have: \n\nOne complete story – written (~1500 words) and told aloud (5-7 minutes without notes)\nSix professional techniques you can use on any story after this\nYour Story Bank framework for building the next one\n\nThis only works if you show up.\nYou’ll write between sessions. Practice aloud in small groups. Give and receive feedback. \nTeaching is recorded and available for 7 days\, but this isn’t a “watch it later” experience. \nIf you want passive content\, there are cheaper options. If you want skill\, this requires participation. \nWho this is for:\nStoryLab is for people ready to stop circling storytelling and start doing it properly. \n\nWriters who want their work to land in the body\, not just on the page\nPeople preserving personal or family stories before they disappear\nAnyone who uses story as a tool – teaching\, leading\, communicating\nThose who know they have stories but haven’t learned how to shape them\n\nYou don’t need a story chosen in advance. That’s what Week 1 is for. \nWhat You Get:\n\n6 x 90-minute live sessions (3 weeks + integration break + 3 weeks)\nSmall\, consistent cohort – maximum 12 people\nDirect teaching + guided practice in breakout groups\nOne complete story in two forms: written and told aloud\nSix techniques you’ll reuse for the rest of your life\nTeaching recordings (available 7 days)\nStory Bank method for ongoing work\n\nNo certificates. No gold stars. Just skill. \nA note from Sita:\n“I’ve spent four decades telling stories – in prisons\, on stages\, in funding rooms\, and in the moments that actually matter. What I know for certain: storytelling isn’t magic. It’s method. \nThe same techniques work whether you’re writing for the page or speaking aloud. Whether you’re crafting a memoir piece or pitching an idea. Whether you’re preserving a family story or telling the truth about your life. StoryLab isn’t about becoming ‘a storyteller’. It’s about learning how story works\, so you can use it deliberately\, ethically\, and well. Six weeks. One story. Written and told. Real craft.” \nDates & investment\nWhen: Wednesdays\, April 15th\, 22nd\, 29th + May 13th\, 20th\, 27th  \nTime: 7:00–8:30pm GMT  \nWhere: Live on Zoom  \nSize: Maximum 12 (1 place remaining) \nEarly bird (by March 28th): £217 Standard: £247. Payment plans available. \nQuestions welcome. But fair warning: this is for people ready to practice\, not just think about it. \nNot sure yet? There’s a 2-hour Finding Your Story workshop on 7th April. Think of it as Session Zero – try the framework\, experience the teaching. If you want to continue\, the early bird StoryLab rate applies automatically. \n 
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/storylab-craft-your-story-in-six-weeks/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Beguiling for Beginners: An evening of trickster tales with Dave Tonge (In Person Event)
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of cunning men\, cunning women\, coney catching\, and all manner of artful deceit. \nThere’s a figure on the road. Sometimes in robes\, sometimes in rags. Selling pots one day\, pardons the next. Potions to pins\, prayers to promises. \nEverything for sale. Nothing quite true. \nJoin us for an evening of delicious deceit with Dave Tonge\, the Yarnsmith of Norwich\, as he conjures the tricksters\, rogues\, and cunning folk who walked England’s roads and worked their craft upon the foolish\, the greedy\, and the gullible. \nThese aren’t gentle stories. They’re sharp-edged and irreverent. The kind of tales that got whispered in alehouses and shared on market days\, stories the common folk told about those who lived by their wits when the world offered nothing else. \nThis is storytelling as it was meant to be: profane\, philosophical\, and utterly compelling. \nWhat You’ll Experience\nDave Tonge specialises in the tales that rarely make it into polite collections. The stories told by the poorest folk – the ones who had to live by their wits because they had nothing else to trade. \n\nConey Catching: the art of parting a fool from his money (and the delicious vocabulary that went with it)\nCunning Folk: those who walked the line between healer and charlatan\, always one step ahead of the law and two steps ahead of their clients\nDisguises and Deceptions: how one trickster wore a hundred faces and sold a thousand lies\nThe Philosophy in the Profane: what these irreverent tales reveal about human nature\, greed\, gullibility\, and the gap between wanting and wisdom\n\nThis isn’t storytelling from a book. It’s storytelling from the road\, the alehouse\, the market square – places where stories had to earn their keep by being good enough to remember and sharp enough to repeat. \nDave brings these tales alive with period richness and wit. He knows how they sounded in the mouths of the folk who first told them. He honours their edge\, their humour\, and their refusal to offer easy comfort. \n“It’s a multi-layered tapestry of the profane and philosophical.” – Maria Credali\, storyteller\,  \nWhy These Stories Matter\nWe live in a time of elaborate deceptions. Scams in our inboxes. Lies dressed up as truth. Promises that dissolve when you reach for them. \nThe trickster tales know all about this. They’ve been teaching the same lessons for centuries: how to spot a con\, how to question what we want to believe\, how to laugh at our own foolishness instead of drowning in it. \nBut more than that\, they remind us that cunning – the ability to survive by wit alone – was once a necessary art. Not everyone had land or title or trade. Some had only their tongues and their nerve. \nThese stories honour them. The ones who walked the cunning road because no other road was open. \nAbout Dave Tonge – The Yarnsmith of Norwich\nDave Tonge is a jobbing teller of tales. An itinerant journeyman who performs at festivals\, museums\, heritage sites and schools\, from Lindisfarne Holy Island in the north to Arundel Castle in the south. \nHe works regularly for English Heritage and national museums like the Ashmolean in Oxford. He’s written three books: Tudor Folk Tales\, Norfolk Folk Tales for Children\, and Medieval Folk Tales for Children. \nBut his real expertise is in bringing the past alive through the stories that never got written down in church records or royal chronicles. The bawdy\, clever\, irreverent tales that common folk told each other when they wanted entertainment that tasted like truth. \nDave can perform in full period costume or ditch the doublet for a fine trilby hat. He’s equally at home on heritage sites and at storytelling festivals\, including Taffy Thomas’s Tales in Trust and Festival at the Edge. What sets him apart is this: he doesn’t sanitise. He doesn’t sentimentalise. He tells the stories as they were told – with all their wit\, wickedness\, and wisdom intact. \nWho Should Come \n\nLovers of history who want the stories that didn’t make it into the textbooks\nStorytelling enthusiasts hungry for tales with edge and authenticity\nAnyone curious about how ordinary folk survived\, schemed\, and sometimes thrived\nThose who appreciate wit\, wordplay\, and the art of a well-told lie\nPeople who suspect that the sanitized versions of folk tales are missing the best bits\n\nYou don’t need to know Tudor history. You just need to enjoy a good story told by someone who knows their craft\, and isn’t afraid to let the stories keep their teeth. \nEvening Details\nDate: Thursday 9th April\n Time: 7pm\n Location: The Joinery\, Settle\, or Online \n Investment: £16 \n“Immense energy and spirit… that’s what gave it the wow factor!” – Marion Leeper\, Cambridge Storytelling Club \n“Your storytelling skills stand out… you share the stories rather than just tell them.” – Stafford Knott Storytelling Club \n“A spellbinding evening… a triumph of memory\, mirth and marvellous mischievous story-weavage!” – Oakham Castle
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/dave-tonge-beguiling-for-beginners-in-person-event/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Beguiling for Beginners: An evening of trickster tales with Dave Tonge (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of cunning men\, cunning women\, coney catching\, and all manner of artful deceit. \nThere’s a figure on the road. Sometimes in robes\, sometimes in rags. Selling pots one day\, pardons the next. Potions to pins\, prayers to promises. \nEverything for sale. Nothing quite true. \nJoin us for an evening of delicious deceit with Dave Tonge\, the Yarnsmith of Norwich\, as he conjures the tricksters\, rogues\, and cunning folk who walked England’s roads and worked their craft upon the foolish\, the greedy\, and the gullible. \nThese aren’t gentle stories. They’re sharp-edged and irreverent. The kind of tales that got whispered in alehouses and shared on market days\, stories the common folk told about those who lived by their wits when the world offered nothing else. \nThis is storytelling as it was meant to be: profane\, philosophical\, and utterly compelling. \nWhat You’ll Experience\nDave Tonge specialises in the tales that rarely make it into polite collections. The stories told by the poorest folk – the ones who had to live by their wits because they had nothing else to trade. \n\nConey Catching: the art of parting a fool from his money (and the delicious vocabulary that went with it)\nCunning Folk: those who walked the line between healer and charlatan\, always one step ahead of the law and two steps ahead of their clients\nDisguises and Deceptions: how one trickster wore a hundred faces and sold a thousand lies\nThe Philosophy in the Profane: what these irreverent tales reveal about human nature\, greed\, gullibility\, and the gap between wanting and wisdom\n\nThis isn’t storytelling from a book. It’s storytelling from the road\, the alehouse\, the market square — places where stories had to earn their keep by being good enough to remember and sharp enough to repeat. \nDave brings these tales alive with period richness and wit. He knows how they sounded in the mouths of the folk who first told them. He honours their edge\, their humour\, and their refusal to offer easy comfort. \n“It’s a multi-layered tapestry of the profane and philosophical.” – Maria Credali\, storyteller\,  \nWhy These Stories Matter\nWe live in a time of elaborate deceptions. Scams in our inboxes. Lies dressed up as truth. Promises that dissolve when you reach for them. \nThe trickster tales know all about this. They’ve been teaching the same lessons for centuries: how to spot a con\, how to question what we want to believe\, how to laugh at our own foolishness instead of drowning in it. \nBut more than that\, they remind us that cunning – the ability to survive by wit alone – was once a necessary art. Not everyone had land or title or trade. Some had only their tongues and their nerve. \nThese stories honour them. The ones who walked the cunning road because no other road was open. \nAbout Dave Tonge – The Yarnsmith of Norwich\nDave Tonge is a jobbing teller of tales. An itinerant journeyman who performs at festivals\, museums\, heritage sites and schools\, from Lindisfarne Holy Island in the north to Arundel Castle in the south. \nHe works regularly for English Heritage and national museums like the Ashmolean in Oxford. He’s written three books: Tudor Folk Tales\, Norfolk Folk Tales for Children\, and Medieval Folk Tales for Children. \nBut his real expertise is in bringing the past alive through the stories that never got written down in church records or royal chronicles. The bawdy\, clever\, irreverent tales that common folk told each other when they wanted entertainment that tasted like truth. \nDave can perform in full period costume or ditch the doublet for a fine trilby hat. He’s equally at home on heritage sites and at storytelling festivals\, including Taffy Thomas’s Tales in Trust and Festival at the Edge. What sets him apart is this: he doesn’t sanitise. He doesn’t sentimentalise. He tells the stories as they were told – with all their wit\, wickedness\, and wisdom intact. \nWho Should Come \n\nLovers of history who want the stories that didn’t make it into the textbooks\nStorytelling enthusiasts hungry for tales with edge and authenticity\nAnyone curious about how ordinary folk survived\, schemed\, and sometimes thrived\nThose who appreciate wit\, wordplay\, and the art of a well-told lie\nPeople who suspect that the sanitized versions of folk tales are missing the best bits\n\nYou don’t need to know Tudor history. You just need to enjoy a good story told by someone who knows their craft\, and isn’t afraid to let the stories keep their teeth. \nEvening Details\nDate: Thursday 9th April\n Time: 7pm\n Location: The Joinery\, Settle\, or Online \n Investment: £16 \n“Immense energy and spirit… that’s what gave it the wow factor!” – Marion Leeper\, Cambridge Storytelling Club \n“Your storytelling skills stand out… you share the stories rather than just tell them.” – Stafford Knott Storytelling Club \n“A spellbinding evening… a triumph of memory\, mirth and marvellous mischievous story-weavage!” – Oakham Castle
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/dave-tonge-beguiling-for-beginners-online-event/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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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: Tuesday 7th April 2026\, 2–4pm GMT\nFormat: Online (Zoom)\nPrice: £16.50 / £12.50 Early Bird until 28th February\nExperience needed: None.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-to-find-and-tell-your-story/
CATEGORIES:CPD,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T170000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
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SUMMARY:World Book Day Interview: Sheena Dempsey
DESCRIPTION:World Book Day Interview: Sheena Dempsey\nJoin Irish author-illustrator Sheena Dempsey\, creator of the hilarious Pablo and Splash books\, for a fun-filled World Book Day event packed with drawing\, storytelling and time-travelling penguins! \nSheena moved from Cork to the UK to study illustration and has been making joyful children’s books ever since. In this lively session\, pupils will discover what it’s like to both write AND illustrate stories – and how characters grow from a tiny idea into a finished book. \nWe’ll dive into the adventures of Pablo and Splash\, the penguins on a mission for unlimited fishy snacks! When Splash drags her best friend Pablo back to medieval England\, they meet sheep\, a pig and a very grumpy farmer… but will they find the feast they were hoping for inside the castle? \nExpect drawing tips\, storytelling secrets\, lots of laughs and plenty of chances for children to ask questions. \nPerfect for primary pupils who love funny stories\, animals and getting creative.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-sheena-dempsey/
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LOCATION:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-sheena-dempsey/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20260205T104259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
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SUMMARY:World Book Day Interview: Serena Patel
DESCRIPTION:World Book Day Interview: Serena Patel\nJoin award-winning children’s author Serena Patel\, creator of Anisha\, Accidental Detective\, for a fun and inspiring World Book Day interview all about her brand-new book from the Pia’s Pet Club series! \nSerena grew up loving libraries\, mysteries and wonderfully chaotic stories like Alice in Wonderland. Now she writes funny\, adventurous stories so every child can see themselves in the pages. \nIn this lively session\, Serena will chat about how she became an author\, where her ideas come from\, and introduce us to Pia – a girl who loves pets but isn’t allowed one of her own. When Pia tries to prove she can look after a puppy who keeps causing chaos\, she and her friends form the Pet Club… but will she ever get a pet of her own? \nExpect laughs\, behind-the-scenes secrets\, and tips and tricks for those pupils who want to become writers themselves. Perfect for primary school readers who love animals\, mysteries and stories full of heart.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-serena-patel/
CATEGORIES:KS1,LKS2,UKS2
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LOCATION:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-serena-patel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T100000
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CREATED:20260205T110951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
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SUMMARY:World Book Day Interview: A.F. Steadman
DESCRIPTION:World Book Day Interview: A.F. Steadman\nGet ready to take flight with bestselling fantasy author A.F. Steadman\, creator of the smash-hit Skandar series! \nA.F. Steadman was training to be a lawyer when she had a life-changing idea about warrior unicorns — and everything changed. She swapped law for writing\, and that idea became Skandar and the Unicorn Thief\, a global phenomenon and Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year. \nIn this exciting World Book Day interview\, Annabel will introduce her World Book Day book Skandar and the Secret Element and take pupils behind the scenes of her magical world. Discover the mysterious island where young riders bond with fierce unicorns\, learn elemental magic\, and face dangerous secrets and epic battles. \nExpect thrills\, imagination\, and lots of inspiration as we explore how stories grow from a single idea into an unforgettable adventure. \nPerfect for primary readers who love fantasy\, magic\, and daring heroes.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-a-f-steadman/
CATEGORIES:KS1,LKS2,UKS2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
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SUMMARY:How to Find and Tell Your Own Story
DESCRIPTION:How to Find and Tell Your Own Story \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 more confidence. \nYou’ll leave with one story started and tools you can reuse. \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\n\nTeachers\, therapists\, managers\, parents\, job-seekers – anyone who needs to hold attention. \nPractical Details\nSaturday 7 February 2025\, 2–4pm GMT\nOnline (Zoom)\n£15 (£10 Early Bird until 31st January) \nNo experience needed.\nBook your place now.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-to-find-and-tell-your-own-story/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T140000
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SUMMARY:The Chief's Wedding: National Storytelling Week Event for KS2
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | 30 minutes | Free \nDesigned for KS2 pupils\, The Chief’s Wedding is a rich and reflective live storytelling session for National Storytelling Week. \nAs a chief prepares for his wedding\, he dreams of lighting the night sky. After many failures\, it is Mudana the firefly — previously dismissed for being small — who offers the solution. Together\, the fireflies transform the village with light. \nThis powerful story explores listening\, leadership\, collaboration and the value of every voice\, offering a strong shared experience and a natural starting point for discussion. Delivered live by a professional storyteller\, it fits easily into the school day and requires no preparation.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-chiefs-wedding-national-storytelling-week-event-for-ks2/
CATEGORIES:LKS2,UKS2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20260129T151004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
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SUMMARY:The Princess and the Pea: National Storytelling Week Event for KS1
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | 30 minutes | Free \nThis National Storytelling Week\, KS1 pupils are invited to enjoy a live storytelling session of the classic tale The Princess and the Pea. \nWhen a rain-soaked stranger arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess\, a single hidden pea reveals the truth. This gentle\, engaging story opens up thoughtful conversations about honesty\, empathy and not judging by appearances\, making it ideal for KS1 listening and discussion. \nLed by a professional storyteller\, the session offers a shared moment of calm and focus\, with no planning or resources needed from teachers.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-princess-and-the-pea-national-storytelling-week-event-for-ks1/
CATEGORIES:KS1
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LOCATION:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-princess-and-the-pea-national-storytelling-week-event-for-ks1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
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SUMMARY:The Three Little Pigs: National Storytelling Week Event for EYFS
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | 30 minutes | Free \nJoin us for a lively EYFS storytelling session as part of National Storytelling Week\, featuring a much-loved retelling of The Three Little Pigs. \nThrough repetition\, rhythm and shared listening\, this familiar story supports young children to explore resilience\, effort and working together in a way that feels playful and accessible. Delivered live by a professional storyteller\, the session is designed to hold attention\, encourage listening\, and spark imagination. \nPerfect for early years classrooms or assemblies\, this is a calm\, engaging experience that drops straight into the school day with no preparation required.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-three-little-pigs-national-storytelling-week-event-for-eyfs/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EYFS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T145722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000046-1711027800-1711031400@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:World Poetry Day Event (LKS2)
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – World Book Day Event LKS2
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/wpd24lks2/
CATEGORIES:LKS2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T145325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000045-1711018800-1711022400@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:World Poetry Day Event KS1
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – World Book Day Event KS1
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/wpd24ks1/
CATEGORIES:Key Stage 1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000044-1711013400-1711015200@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:World Poetry Day EYFS
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – World Book Day Event EYFS
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/wpd24eyfs/
CATEGORIES:EYFS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T150949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000051-1710855000-1710856800@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Event (UKS2)
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – Easter 2024 Event
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/eas24uks2/
CATEGORIES:UKS2
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T150612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000050-1710855000-1710856800@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Event (LKS2)
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – Easter 2024 Event
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/eas24lks2/
CATEGORIES:LKS2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000049-1710846000-1710847800@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Event (KS1)
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – Easter 2024 Event KS1
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/eas24ks1/
CATEGORIES:KS1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231222T150323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110341Z
UID:10000048-1710840600-1710842400@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Event (EYFS)
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon – Easter 2024 Event
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/eas24eyfs/
CATEGORIES:EYFS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T141500
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231220T150320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110340Z
UID:10000036-1710336600-1710339300@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:British Science Week (LKS2)
DESCRIPTION:British Science Week Live Storytelling Event 13th March @1:30pm. Can’t make that time and date? Don’t worry because you’ll be able to catch up on demand anytime after the show. \nThis is a live story telling event streamed into your classroom. In this event\, our guest – Mara Menzies – uses her story ‘Snowflake to explore the water cycle. A science lesson linked to the live event where the children learn about the stages of the water cycle with a focus on evaporation and\ncondensation is available to download with a lesson plan\, PPT and individualised resources.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/bsw24lks2/
CATEGORIES:LKS2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T234331
CREATED:20231221T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T110340Z
UID:10000037-1710336600-1710338400@settlestories.org.uk
SUMMARY:British Science Week (UKS2)
DESCRIPTION:Live event 13th March at 1.30pm for lower and upper key stage 2. Can’t make that time? Don’t worry you can watch the event on demand at any time. This is a live story telling event streamed into your classroom. \nIn this event\, our guest – Mara Menzies – uses her story ‘Snowflake to explore the water cycle. A science lesson linked to the live event where the children learn about the stages of the water cycle with a focus on evaporation and condensation is available to download with a lesson plan\, PPT and individualised resources.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/british-science-week-uks2/
CATEGORIES:UKS2
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