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Taking
Storytelling into
Communities

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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

  • Bangor Carnegie Library Yarnspinners: An afternoon of Ulster Scots Tales
    Bangor Carnegie Library Yarnspinners: An afternoon of Ulster Scots Tales
    Wed, 13 Nov
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    13 Nov 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK
    13 Nov 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK
    Join this gathering with Liz Weir and a troupe of spirited Ulster Scots storytellers, weaving ancient tales from the rich tapestry of Ulster Scots folklore. Prepare for an enchanting afternoon! Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3.
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  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Maria Whatton
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Maria Whatton
    Wed, 20 Nov
    Lisburn City Library
    20 Nov 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK
    20 Nov 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK
    Fabulous, fiery tales of courage, creativity and wonder. Maria Buckley Whatton’s stories are illuminated by a generational torch passed down through family. Contact the library to book your place. Suggested donation £3
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  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Maria Whatton
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Maria Whatton
    Thu, 21 Nov
    Tullycarnet Library
    21 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK
    21 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue,, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK
    Fabulous, fiery tales of courage, creativity and wonder. Maria Buckley Whatton’s stories are illuminated by a generational torch passed down through family. Contact Library to book. Suggestion donation £5
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  • Workshop with Maria Whatton: A Leap of the Imagination
    Workshop with Maria Whatton: A Leap of the Imagination
    Sat, 23 Nov
    Ballyeamon Barn
    23 Nov 2024, 10:30 – 16:00
    Ballyeamon Barn, 127 Ballyemon Rd, Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0QP, UK
    23 Nov 2024, 10:30 – 16:00
    Ballyeamon Barn, 127 Ballyemon Rd, Cushendall, Ballymena BT44 0QP, UK
    A creative and imaginative workshop for Storytellers wanting to expand storytelling potential. This will be a safe space to delve deeper, develop your versatility and access your creative potential. Suitable for all adult storytellers but they must bring a story they are developing to tell.
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  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners - Open Session
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners - Open Session
    Wed, 11 Dec
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    11 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK
    11 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LH, UK
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems, and tunes! This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
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  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Wed, 18 Dec
    Lisburn City Library
    18 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK
    18 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:00
    Lisburn City Library , 23 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ, UK
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems, and tunes! This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
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  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Thu, 19 Dec
    Tullycarnet Library
    19 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK
    19 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Tullycarnet Library, Kinross Avenue, Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF, UK
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems, and tunes! This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
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