StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks Only 1 place remaining. Most people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. Nobody 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. […]
‘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. What begins as a surreal morning of explosions and disbelief quickly becomes a frantic and […]
‘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. What begins as a surreal morning of explosions and disbelief quickly becomes a frantic and […]
Love, Migration, and Stories That Echo Across Generations Alison Marshall in conversation with Sita Brand Wednesday 17th June | 7pm | The Joinery, Settle and Online | £20 (includes signed book) In a drawer somewhere, there are letters. Faded ink on fragile paper. Words written across oceans, across decades, across the chasm between one life […]
A hands-on workshop with heritage writer Alison Marshall There'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. […]
Online storytelling | Warm, courageous and age-flexible The 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. This Windrush Day, we're bringing their story to life through the power of storytelling. Pupils will discover who the […]
Live online storytelling | Calm, accessible and age-appropriate Designed for EYFS and KS1 pupils, this story introduces big ideas in a simple, memorable way. When 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 […]
Most people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. Nobody 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. StoryLab exists to fix that. This is […]
Live online storytelling | Humorous, inclusive and age-flexible This classic Nasreddin tale uses humour to explore a timeless idea: gratitude matters more than entitlement. As 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 […]
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, […]
Live online storytelling | Calm, inclusive and age-appropriate In this age-appropriate storytelling session for EYFS and KS1, children learn about Diwali - a festival that celebrates light, knowledge and goodness. Through story, pupils are introduced to the idea that light can guide us through darkness and that kindness and fairness help communities thrive. The session […]
