We open with something rather special - a live recording of Dave Goulder performing his own song, 'The Settle and Carlisle'. Dave was a passed fireman on the line, meaning he was licensed to drive. Three minutes of guitar and voice, and you're right back there. The first presentation, on Wednesday 27th May, brings you […]
‘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 […]
Extending XR workshops are fun and interactive sessions providing free technology skills training for people in Settle! Taking place at Settle Stories, Dawsons Court, Settle BD24 9ED on 30 June, 14 July and 21 July 2026, each two-hour workshop covers a different aspect of technology: 3D scanning, basic performance capture, and creating a virtual environment. […]
You have stories. Learn how to find one and tell it well. A practical 2-hour workshop that turns lived moments into stories people listen to. This workshop is for people […]
Extending XR workshops are fun and interactive sessions providing free technology skills training for people in Settle! Taking place at Settle Stories, Dawsons Court, Settle BD24 9ED on 30 June, 14 July and 21 July 2026, each two-hour workshop covers a different aspect of technology: 3D scanning, basic performance capture, and creating a virtual environment. […]
Extending XR workshops are fun and interactive sessions providing free technology skills training for people in Settle! Taking place at Settle Stories, Dawsons Court, Settle BD24 9ED on 30 June, 14 July and 21 July 2026, each two-hour workshop covers a different aspect of technology: 3D scanning, basic performance capture, and creating a virtual environment. […]
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 […]
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 […]
