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Taking
Storytelling into
Communities
The Armstrong Storytelling Trust is a registered charity set up to promote the art of storytelling, develop new storytellers and preserve and enhance access to stories by taking stories into schools, care homes for old people and communities throughout Northern Ireland.
Charity Registration Number: NIC 107622
Watch Liz Weir, our Storyteller in Residence, explaining how we promote cultural understanding through stories.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 20 AprBallyeamon Barn20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:30Ballyeamon Barn , 127 Ballyemon Rd, Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0QP, UK20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:30Ballyeamon Barn , 127 Ballyemon Rd, Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0QP, UKWord Weaving: Walk with the Language of Your Story Shonaleigh is one of Europe’s leading storytellers. This workshop will share unique methods from Shonaleigh's Drut'syla tradition that will directly support your storytelling or creative writing practice.
Multiple DatesTue, 23 AprBridge Hall, Glenarm23 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 15:15Bridge Hall, Glenarm, Glenarm BT44, UK23 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 15:15Bridge Hall, Glenarm, Glenarm BT44, UKJoin Storyteller, Janice Witherspoon, to hear stories of days gone by and maybe share a few tales or memories of your own. This project has been made possible by funding from National Lottery via the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Multiple DatesThu, 02 MayLearmount Community Centre02 May 2024, 12:00 – 14:00Learmount Community Centre , Learmount Road, Londonderry BT47 4BA, UK02 May 2024, 12:00 – 14:00Learmount Community Centre , Learmount Road, Londonderry BT47 4BA, UKJoin Storyteller Madeline McCully to hear stories from days gone by and for the opportunity to share one of your own tales or memories. This project is made possible by funding from The National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Wed, 08 MayBangor Carnegie Library08 May 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK08 May 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UKSally Tonge is popular Shropshire based storyteller, musician and community artist. She works across the UK and beyond with listeners of all ages and tells stories combined with music. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.
Mon, 13 MayColeraine Library13 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00Coleraine Library , Queen St, Coleraine BT52 1BE, UK13 May 2024, 14:00 – 16:00Coleraine Library , Queen St, Coleraine BT52 1BE, UKJohn Savage first became involved with storytelling while working at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum . John has a great love for traditional tales especially ones with a bit of humour. Contact the library to book. Suggested donation £3.
Wed, 15 MayLisburn City Library15 May 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK15 May 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKSimone is a storyteller and writer from Germany. Her hometown of Beverungen is close to the Fairy Tale Road which runs all through Germany and connects the settings of various Grimm fairy tales. Contact the library tobook your place. Suggested donation £3.- Thu, 16 MayTullycarnet Library16 May 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK16 May 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKSimone is a storyteller and writer from Germany. Simone first came to Ireland as the apprentice of well-known storyteller Liz Weir. She fell in love with the art of storytelling and with Ireland and decided to stay. Contact library to book. Suggested donation £5.
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