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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 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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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: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 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: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 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: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:Two Friends: World Friendship Day Event for EYFS and KS1
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | Calm\, accessible and age-appropriate \nDesigned for EYFS and KS1 pupils\, this story introduces big ideas in a simple\, memorable way. \nWhen Aisha and Leo find a bag of gold\, Aisha wants to keep it all to herself. But when others say the gold belongs to them\, Leo reminds her that you can’t keep the reward and avoid the consequences. \nDelivered live by a professional storyteller\, this session gently explores sharing\, honesty and accountability\, supporting early PSHE learning through story and discussion.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/two-friends-world-friendship-day-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
CATEGORIES:EYFS,KS1
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SUMMARY:StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks (September '26 Intake)
DESCRIPTION:Most 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. \nThat’s not a talent problem. It’s a craft problem. StoryLab exists to fix that. This 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 (~1\,500 words) and told aloud (5-7 minutes). Same story. Two forms. Real craft. \nThe six weeks: \n\nWeek 1 (2nd Sept): Why this story and why now. Opening with impact.\nWeek 2 (9th Sept): What’s actually at risk for your character and your listener.\nWeek 3 (16th Sept): Structure that holds. A flexible framework you’ll use on every story after this.\nWeek 4 (23rd Sept): Scene. How to make pictures in the listener’s mind.\nWeek 5 (30th Sept): Character\, voice and conflict\, including your own.\nWeek 6 (7th Oct): Edit. Cut what you love so the story can live.\n\nBy Week 6 you’ll have: \n\nOne complete story – written (~1\,500 words) and told aloud (5–7 minutes without notes)\nSix professional techniques you can apply to any story from here\nYour Story Bank framework for building the next one without starting from scratch\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 is not a “watch it later” experience. If you want passive content\, there are cheaper options. If you want skill\, this requires participation. \nWho this is for \nStoryLab is for people who know they have a story worth telling\, and haven’t told it yet. \nYou might be navigating a professional transition and need to articulate what you’ve learned. You might be carrying a family story that’s in danger of disappearing. You might use story in your work – teaching\, leading\, fundraising – and want to do it with more craft and less guesswork. \nWhat you all have in common: one moment from your life that still has heat in it. That’s enough to start. \nYou don’t need a story chosen in advance. That’s what Week 1 is for. \nWhat you get: \n\n6 × 90-minute live sessions (3 weeks + integration break + 3 weeks)\nSmall\, consistent cohort – maximum 12 people\nDirect teaching and 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 for 7 days\nStory Bank method for ongoing work\n\nThis is about skill\, not certificates or gold stars but you’ll get them too! \nA note from Sita: \nI’m Sita Brand\, founder of Settle Stories\, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. I’ve spent four decades telling stories in prisons\, on stages\, in funding rooms\, and in the moments that actually matter. I trained with Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés and was ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh. \nWhat I know for certain: storytelling isn’t magic. It’s method. The same techniques work whether you’re writing for the page or speaking aloud\, whether you’re crafting a memoir piece\, pitching an idea\, or telling the truth about your life. \nStoryLab isn’t about becoming “a storyteller.” It’s about learning how story works\, so you can use it deliberately\, ethically\, and well. \nSix weeks. One story. Written and told. This is real craft. \nDates and investment \nWhen: Wednesdays 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th September and 7th ​October \nTime: 7:00–8:30pm BST\,  live on Zoom  \nSize: Maximum 12  \nEarly bird (by 31st May 2026) : £217  \nStandard: £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. This we call Session Zero. Try the framework and experience the teaching.  \nNext Sessions: 7th April 2-4pm\, and 11th July 2-4pm (bookings opening soon).
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/storylab-craft-your-story-in-six-weeks-september-intake/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Cauldron That Died: World Gratitude Day Event for EYFS\, KS1 and KS2
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | Humorous\, inclusive and age-flexible \nThis classic Nasreddin tale uses humour to explore a timeless idea: gratitude matters more than entitlement. \nAs Nasreddin outwits his greedy neighbour\, pupils learn that generosity should be met with thanks\, not expectation. The story encourages reflection on sharing\, kindness and how we respond when we receive something freely given. \nLed live by a professional storyteller\, this session is suitable for EYFS through KS2\, making it ideal for mixed-age assemblies or whole-school listening.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-cauldron-that-died-world-gratitude-day-event-for-eyfs-ks1-and-ks2/
CATEGORIES:EYFS,KS1,LKS2,UKS2
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SUMMARY:The Ritual Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the delightfully eccentric folk customs\, rituals and traditions that mark the turning year! From cheese rolling to hen races\, and from Morris dancing to druid gatherings at Stongehenge\, there’s plenty in the ritual year that feels traditional. But these customs are not a twee relic of a fancy-dress past\, but a series of living\, breathing traditions that evolve and modernise over time. The seasonal calendar\, too\, is changing\, as multicultural contemporary customs\, like Lunar New Year celebrations or the Bradford mela\, add diversity to the calendar. Yorkshire author\, Kiera Chapman\, will guide us through the surprising stories of these customs\, showing why they are more popular than ever with audiences young and old. \nKiera Chapman is author of The Ritual Year: A New Calendar of Britain’s Feasts\, Festivals and Folklore and Nature’s Calendar: The British Year in 72 Seasons. She is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford\, where her work focuses on preventing biodiversity loss associated with urban development. \nThis event is hybrid – you can attend online or in person at The Joinery in Settle.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-ritual-year-in-person/
LOCATION:The Joinery\, Dawsons Court\, Market Place\, Settle\, North Yorkshire\, BD24 9ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Diwali: Live Storytelling Event for EYFS and KS1
DESCRIPTION:Live online storytelling | Calm\, inclusive and age-appropriate \nIn this age-appropriate storytelling session for EYFS and KS1\, children learn about Diwali – a festival that celebrates light\, knowledge and goodness. \nThrough story\, pupils are introduced to the idea that light can guide us through darkness and that kindness and fairness help communities thrive. The session supports early learning around values\, empathy and cultural understanding\, all through the power of story. \nDelivered live by a professional storyteller\, this 30-minute session fits easily into the school day and requires no preparation from teachers.
URL:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/diwali-live-storytelling-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
CATEGORIES:EYFS,KS1
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