The Village Storytelling Centre

The Village Storytelling Centre Inspiring people to find, shape and share their voices through the power of story The Village Storytelling Centre is all about people and language.

We support people to find their voice, and shape and share their own stories.

We’re hiring! Community StorytellerAre you passionate about storytelling and bringing communities together? We are looki...
09/10/2026

We’re hiring!

Community Storyteller

Are you passionate about storytelling and bringing communities together? We are looking for a Community Storyteller (maternity cover) to plan, deliver and evaluate storytelling programmes within our place-based storytelling programme in Pollok.
Based in Pollok, Glasgow, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference through the power of storytelling.

Find out more and apply at www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/about-us/opportunities/

Meet the creators of Cowboy Graves! The show was first developed as part of Wildcard Stories, a Creative Scotland funded...
07/10/2026

Meet the creators of Cowboy Graves! The show was first developed as part of Wildcard Stories, a Creative Scotland funded, quarterly contemporary storytelling event and is now back as part of our Go Local programmer at The Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
Followed by open storytelling mic hosted by The Village Storytelling Centre.

After you’ve heard tales of epic journeys and distant lands come along and take a turn with a story, a song or any other folkloric output in this open evening of relaxing tale sharing.

Ticket link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994020609320?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Image 1 An Instagram graphic set against a textured, earthy brown and copper background features "The Village Storytelling Centre" logo at the top. Bold text reads "MEET THE CREATORS" and "COWBOY GRAVES" above a circular illustration displaying a fish with the stylized words "WILD CARD."

Image 2 A promo graphic featuring two framed photos at the top: a headshot of a smiling man in a blue pattern shirt on the left, and a woman gesturing in front of an audience on the right. Below the photos, a light parchment-style box contains text introducing Wildcard Stories, a Glasgow-based storytelling collective founded by Bryce Drennan and Frankie Regalia, featuring live music by Mounday Soutar.

We’re excited to interduce our guest storytellers for our Sangs an’ Clatter ‘Before The Sun Rises’. From Türkiye to Paki...
06/10/2026

We’re excited to interduce our guest storytellers for our Sangs an’ Clatter ‘Before The Sun Rises’. From Türkiye to Pakistan in celebration of hope and remaining strong in the face of darkness. Storytellers Evrim Ölçer Özünel and Lababa Naqvi will share stories from their respective cultures that celebrate resilience and aspiration when it feels like all is lost.

Ticket link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994014656515?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can’t wait to see you there!

Turkish Intercultural Society in Scotland
Turkish Culture, Language & Arts Group C.I.C

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Image 1: A promotional post with a watercolor background featuring the Village Centre logo at the top and bold text reading "Meet Our Guest Storytellers for Before the Sun Rises," alongside portraits of two women at the bottom.

Image 2: A profile post for storyteller Lababa Naqvi, featuring a photo of her wearing a green hijab and floral top. Text boxes detail her background as a Glasgow-based storyteller from Pakistan who tells stories in English and Urdu.

Image 3: A profile post for Prof. Dr. Evrim Ölçer Özünel, showing a photo of her smiling with her hands under her chin. Text boxes describe her as a storyteller, folklorist based in Istanbul, and the President of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Association in Türkiye.

06/10/2026

Unfortunately there will be no Imagine Lab at The Village this morning, due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for the inconvenience and we will look forward to seeing our families after the holiday break!

SAVE THE DATE... for a very special ‘Weekends in the woods’ event. Sunday 25th October, from 3.30 - 5.30pm we shall be b...
05/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE... for a very special ‘Weekends in the woods’ event.

Sunday 25th October, from 3.30 - 5.30pm we shall be bringing Damshot woods to life with light, conker crafts, lantern making, shadow puppetry, spooky stories and a wee film screening at dusk! We shall also be putting on our listening ears for bats and our night vision as we try to understand which nighttime creatures live in the woodlands.

Dress warm and waterproof, bring a torch!

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Meet in Damshot woods, accessed via the fence near where Damshot Road meets Damshot Crescent, Pollok, G53 5HE.

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Image description: A turquoise event flyer for "Weekends in the Woods: Twilight Tales" by The Village Storytelling Centre, taking place Sunday, 25th October from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Damshot Woods, Pollok. Activities include campfire tales, bat and moth discovery, and lantern making. The flyer features illustrations of a bat, a moth, and wellington boots, with contact email [email protected].

Meet our Emerging Voices in Storytelling cohort! Karen Gallacher, Katie Grant and Chris Kane. They will be performing as...
05/10/2026

Meet our Emerging Voices in Storytelling cohort! Karen Gallacher, Katie Grant and Chris Kane. They will be performing as part of our Go Local programme at The Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

Tickets link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emerging-voices-in-storytelling-tickets-1994013500056?aff=oddtdtcreator
Can’t wait to see you there!

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Image 1: An Instagram graphic set against a textured teal and gold background features "The Village Storytelling Centre" logo at the top centre. Bold text reads "MEET OUR EMERGING VOICES IN STORYTELLING" above a group photo of three smiling individuals layered together.

Image 2:A profile graphic titled "KAREN GALLACHER" features a framed portrait of a smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a patterned top on the right. A light beige text box on the left shares her story of writing, joining Strathclyde University’s "Learning Later in Life" program, and using her lived experiences to inspire others through storytelling at VSC.

Image 3: A profile graphic titled "CHRIS KANE" features a framed portrait of a smiling man with a mustache wearing a two-tone blue and yellow shirt on the right. Text in a light beige box on the left highlights his background as a working-class artist from Clydebank focusing on the River Clyde, multi-artform practices, and community facilitation.

Image 4: A profile graphic titled "KATIE GRANT" features a framed portrait of a person with dark braided hair and bangs on the right. Text in a light beige box describes her work as a Glasgow-based visual artist and museum educator exploring folktales, mythology, q***r stories, and textiles to create warm, accessible spaces.

01/10/2026

For the past year we've been working on this hugely exciting project with Children's Classic Concerts. Working in 8 primary schools across the length and breadth of the country, from Stornoway to Dumfries and Galloway, to create a brand new story. Working alongside Glasgow's own composer Aileen Sweeney, beautiful music has been created for that story. Last week, the film of it all landed and we're delighted to share it with you. Watch this space for more developments as this project develops!

Wildcard Stories in collaboration with The Village Storytelling Centre present...Two deserts on the other side of the wo...
01/10/2026

Wildcard Stories in collaboration with The Village Storytelling Centre present...

Two deserts on the other side of the world, two wanderers over fifty years apart and two stories entwine to explore the search for home and the struggle for survival in this contemporary storytelling piece. Strangers in strange lands battle the presence of a skeleton, a tin of corned beef and the changes that occur when you’re lost in a sea of sand.

Featuring live original music by Monday Soutar, whose unique experimental country music takes inspiration from the Americana West and the wild places of the world.

Followed by open mic storytelling hosted by The Village Storytelling Centre.

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994020609320?aff=oddtdtcreator

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
An event poster titled "VSC X WILD CARD: COWBOY GRAVES + OPEN MIC" set against a desert landscape graphic with a silhouette of a camel and rider. It takes place Friday, October 30th from 7 to 10 PM at The Boardwalk in Glasgow, with a QR code displayed to purchase tickets.

Join us for our annual lantern parade around the streets of Pollok all the way to Crookston Castle, Glasgow’s last castl...
30/09/2026

Join us for our annual lantern parade around the streets of Pollok all the way to Crookston Castle, Glasgow’s last castle! Here be Dragons will be a celebration of the wild and wonderful creatures that may or may not roam this little pocket of South West Glasgow. Come along to light up the streets and dare to go where the dragons sleep.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A promotional poster for the "HALLOWEEN PARADE: Here be Dragons!" on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. The free event asks attendees to gather at St James’ Parish Church in Glasgow, featuring an illustration of a dragon and a photo of a crowd carrying lighted lanterns below.

🍂 October Week Holiday Club 2026! 🍂Looking for something fun for the kids over the October holidays? Come along and join...
29/09/2026

🍂 October Week Holiday Club 2026! 🍂

Looking for something fun for the kids over the October holidays? Come along and join us for three days of stories, adventure & fun at The Village Storytelling Centre!

We’ve got a fun-filled programme planned:

Monday 12th October | 11am–3pm
Storytelling, arts & games
Tuesday 13th October | 10.30am–4pm
A day trip to Edinburgh
Wednesday 14th October | 11am–3pm
Storytelling, arts & games

Free for local children aged 5–12, with lunch provided!

📍 The Village Storytelling Centre, 69 Langton Road, Pollok, Glasgow

Spaces are limited so please get in touch with Andrew to book:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0141 882 3025

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A colourful poster advertising October Week Holiday Club 2026 at The Village Storytelling Centre in Pollok, Glasgow. The event is for local children aged 5–12 and is free, with lunch provided.
The poster lists three days of activities:
• Monday 12 October, 11am–3pm: Storytelling, arts and games.
• Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am–4pm: Trip to Edinburgh.
• Wednesday 14 October, 11am–3pm: Storytelling, arts and games.
The poster features photographs of children taking part in creative outdoor activities, including storytelling, crafts and games. It also includes colourful illustrations and a nature-themed background.
The event takes place at The Village Storytelling Centre, 69 Langton Road, Pollok, Glasgow, G53 5DD.
For more information, contact [email protected] or 0141 882 3025.

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Langton Halls, 69 Langton Road, Pollok
Glasgow
G535DD

Telephone

+441418823025

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