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Taking
storytelling
into the
community
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
Upcoming Events
Fri, 08 DecWhiterock Library08 Dec 2023, 15:30 – 16:30Whiterock Library, Whiterock Rd, Whiterock Grove, Belfast BT12 7FW, UK08 Dec 2023, 15:30 – 16:30Whiterock Library, Whiterock Rd, Whiterock Grove, Belfast BT12 7FW, UKCelebrate the launch of Whiterock Children's Library with a family storytelling session with Liz Weir. Contact the library to book your place. Tel: 028 9050 9236 email: whiterock.library@librariesni.org.uk
Mon, 11 DecColeraine Methodist Church Rooms11 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 16:00Coleraine Methodist Church Rooms , Queen St, Coleraine BT52 1BE, UK11 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 16:00Coleraine Methodist Church Rooms , Queen St, Coleraine BT52 1BE, UKJoin us for an afternoon of seasonal stories, poems and songs. No special guest this month as it's an opportunity for attendees to get involved by sharing a tale, song or poem suitable for this time of year.- Wed, 13 DecBangor Carnegie Library13 Dec 2023, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK
- Wed, 20 DecLisburn City Library20 Dec 2023, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library, 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK20 Dec 2023, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library, 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKJoin us for an afternoon of seasonal stories, poems and songs. No special guest this month as it's an opportunity for attendees to get involved by sharing a tale, song or poem suitable for this time of year.
- Thu, 21 DecTullycarnet Library21 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK21 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKJoin us for an evening of seasonal stories, poems and songs. No special guest this month as it's an opportunity for attendees to get involved by sharing a tale, song or poem suitable for this time of year.
Wed, 10 JanBangor Carnegie Library10 Jan 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK10 Jan 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UKFeargal Lynn describes himself as a sharer of stories and songs from the Glens of Antrim and beyond. Come along and hear his range of stories, many of which are true! Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.
Wed, 17 JanLisburn City Library17 Jan 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK17 Jan 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKMasako Carey was born in Tokyo, Japan. She met her Irish born husband through business and came to Northern Ireland 20 years ago.During the pandemic she completed a storytelling qualification and hasn't stopped telling stories since. Book your place by contacting the Library. Suggested donation £3.
Thu, 18 JanTullycarnet Library18 Jan 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK18 Jan 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKColin Urwin- Tales and songs from the Sam Henry Collection In 2023 Colin re-imagined some of the stories collected by folklorist, Sam Henry, in the 1920s, now a book entitled, The Iron Hag and Other Stories. Join us to hear tales and songs . Contact library to book. Suggested donation £5
Wed, 14 FebBangor Carnegie Library14 Feb 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK14 Feb 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UKMarianne McShane, born in Co. Down, is a published children's author and storyteller. Her tales of selkies and mermaids, fairy folk and the Fianna, and the magical Otherworld of the Celts have beguiled listeners on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Contact the library to book . Suggested donation £3
Thu, 15 FebTullycarnet Library15 Feb 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK15 Feb 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKAfter winning 'Young Storyteller of the Year' at 16, Amy Douglas apprenticed to world-renowned traditional Scots Traveller storyteller and ballad-singer, Duncan Williamson, and now holds many of his stories and ballads in trust. Contact Library to book. Suggested donation £5.
Wed, 21 FebLisburn City Library21 Feb 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK21 Feb 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKJanice Witherspoon has been working as a professional storyteller for more than 10 years. Entertaining audiences of all ages across Scotland, England and now back in her native Co. Antrim. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.
Wed, 13 MarBangor Carnegie Library13 Mar 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK13 Mar 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UKSinead Rice McAleavey is an Ulster storytelling champion who tells stories of the Mournes and the legends of Ulster. Come along to hear her tales of times past. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3
Wed, 20 MarLisburn City Library20 Mar 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK20 Mar 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKClaire NcNichol left Lisburn in late 1986 and has lived away from home since then, but she always welcomes the chance to leap back across the Causeway to tell stories and sing songs. Contact the Library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.- Thu, 21 MarTullycarnet Library21 Mar 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK21 Mar 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKAcross the Causeway Claire left Lisburn in late 1986 and has lived away from home since then, but she always welcomes the chance to leap back across the Causeway to tell stories and sing songs. Contact library to book. Suggested donation £5
Wed, 10 AprBangor Carnegie Library10 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK10 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UKDenise Weir lives in Larne and shares her stories in a warm and engaging style, often while working on crafts such as patchwork or felting during courses which she teaches to lucky listeners. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.
Wed, 17 AprLisburn City Library17 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK17 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 16:00Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UKShonaleigh is a drut’syla (storyteller) from the Yiddish oral tradition. She has worked as a storyteller within the secular world for the past 30 years across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, United States and New Zealand. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.- Thu, 18 AprTullycarnet Library18 Apr 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK18 Apr 2024, 20:00 – 21:30Tullycarnet Library , Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UKShonaleigh is a drut’syla (storyteller) from the Yiddish oral tradition. She has worked as a storyteller within the secular world for the past 30 years across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, United States and New Zealand. Contact library to book. Suggested donation £5
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.
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The recordings of storytellers made at Tullycarnet in 1993 are available on a double CD.
All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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