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Established in 1993, the Society for Storytelling supports and promotes the most ancient art of oral storytelling. If you tell stories, listen to them, promote storytelling events or festivals, if you use storytelling in your research or projects, why not join our national community? http://www.sfs.org.uk/join

Society for Storytelling is delighted to share Tony Cranston's latest episode of Talking Stories (No.109), which we thin...
10/04/2026

Society for Storytelling is delighted to share Tony Cranston's latest episode of Talking Stories (No.109), which we think will be of particular interest to our own storytellers. Please have a listen! 🎙✨️

In Tony's own words:

"Hooray Available Now Talking Stories No. 109

NOW with 2 million plus Listeners

https://www.mixcloud.com/EastLondonRadio/talking-stories-109/

NOW LAUNCHED it will be available to listen to FREE time after time and anytime and to download for your treasury of international stories and safekeeping

Welcome to Talking Stories

The UK’s Celebrated Global NO.1 Radio Programme for All Listeners and Tellers of Tales Myths and Legends for All the Family and thank you for joining us…

Stories From
1 Simon Brooks - The fly (New London New Hampshire USA Pictured)                                                                                  
2 Simon Brooks Music - The Fly at the end of the world                                   
3 Karen Golden - Purim                                                                                        4 Karen Golden - What Do You Put in a Hamentachen (Los Angeles USA)                                 
5 Joan Leotta - Considder the Tiger (Fairfax Virginia USA) 

MESSAGE
6 Ian Chambers CEO East London Radio
7 Debra Weller - Tiddilik (St Augustine Florida USA)                                                                                 
8 Simon Waterfield - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Biggin Hill London)                            

POETRY
9 Deepika Singh - Unmute Your Soul (Assam India)                                                                                       
10 Tony Cranston  - I Was Found Behind Woolworths (Host London)                                                          
11 Grandad John - A Mothers Tear (Redditch UK)                                                                
12 Tony Cranston - Do Not Mess With The Fairy Godmother (Host London

Please like share or comment below and help spread the much–needed magic of the spoken word as we rush headlong into this 21st science-fiction century…"

We almost missed this one! Before we wrap up, here’s a final video submission from storyteller Olu Oke (), who shares th...
12/02/2026

We almost missed this one! Before we wrap up, here’s a final video submission from storyteller Olu Oke (), who shares this beautiful extract from her story inspired by a West African proverb. And wow - we can’t wait to hear more, Olu! ✨️

Finally, to cap off this incredible week of stories, let's hear from Society for Storytelling's Chair, Wendy Shearer (),...
10/02/2026

Finally, to cap off this incredible week of stories, let's hear from Society for Storytelling's Chair, Wendy Shearer (), who shares her thanks and reflections with this amazing community! ☺️



The week may be over, but the stories continue! ✨
09/02/2026

The week may be over, but the stories continue! ✨



Last but certainly not least, we hear from storyteller Andy Copps (), who shares a lovely message of hope to bring Natio...
08/02/2026

Last but certainly not least, we hear from storyteller Andy Copps (), who shares a lovely message of hope to bring National Storytelling Week to a fitting close🕯✨

Thank you for your video submissions, everyone!

Storyteller Vanessa Woolf () shares her exciting plans this NSW, including the premiere of her new show and a creative p...
08/02/2026

Storyteller Vanessa Woolf () shares her exciting plans this NSW, including the premiere of her new show and a creative project to come. Thank you, Vanessa! We’re really looking forward to hearing more of your amazing stories throughout the year!

Next up, storyteller Hannah Need (.need.1) shares this ghostly tale of The Skeleton Woman! Prepare for some chills — you...
07/02/2026

Next up, storyteller Hannah Need (.need.1) shares this ghostly tale of The Skeleton Woman! Prepare for some chills — you may want to listen after dark if you dare… 👻

Feel like getting involved? We'd love you to
submit your own video to help promote the
event - whether that's simply spreading the
word, or sharing a ninety-second story inspired
by the theme. Send us your videos over email (to
[email protected]) and we'll upload it at some
point leading up to or during the week!



07/02/2026

‘What’s the Story?’

Pyn Stockman () shares this wonderful project, which has been doing some great work both in the lead-up to and throughout National Storytelling Week ✨️ We’re so glad to see so many people getting involved, and we hope all attendees are having a brilliant time!

Storyteller Marion Leeper () takes us on a voyage across the high seas of storytelling with this wonderfully creative vi...
06/02/2026

Storyteller Marion Leeper () takes us on a voyage across the high seas of storytelling with this wonderfully creative video! Thank you, Marion! ⛵✨ Be sure to visit her website to discover storytelling for adults and children of all ages:
https://www.marionleeperstoryteller.co.uk/

Feel like getting involved? We'd love you to
submit your own video to help promote the
event - whether that's simply spreading the
word, or sharing a ninety-second story inspired
by the theme. Send us your videos over email (to
[email protected]) and we'll upload it at some
point leading up to or during the week!



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We’re well into National Storytelling Week, and the response so far has been amazing! We’ve been so impressed by your in...
06/02/2026

We’re well into National Storytelling Week, and the response so far has been amazing! We’ve been so impressed by your inventive tales and the creativity you’ve shared with us. Keep tagging us in your events and we’ll happily spread the word! 😎🫶

National Storytelling Week is in full swing with storytelling taking place in care homes, schools, libraries, community ...
04/02/2025

National Storytelling Week is in full swing with storytelling taking place in care homes, schools, libraries, community centres, forests, prisons, hospitals, castles, cafes, campsites, colleges, museums, planetariums and much more!

Share with us where you are storytelling this week and use the hashtag

Remember to download the National Storytelling Week resource packs from the SfS website. www.sfs.org.uk/nsw

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