Surrey Storytellers Guild

Aim

To promote the art of storytelling in the County of Surrey.

 

Objectives

1.     To develop a regular venue where storytellers and others interested in the art of storytelling can meet and develop their skills.


2.     To develop opportunities for people in Surrey to listen to professional storytellers.


3.     To provide information on storytelling activities in the South East England.


4.     To support the development of storytelling in schools and in the local communities – the Serendipity Story Project.


5.     To promote National Storytelling Week in February each year.

Activities

1. Operate a monthly storytelling club open to all, with opportunities to participate and develop skills eg “Three Heads in a Well” Adult story circle  in Ewell.


2. Promote and support events which feature professional storytellers, both through the monthly club and other local events.


3. Maintain a database of people interested in storytelling, and circulate information on relevant local and regional events.


4. Establish the Serendipity Story project.


5.  Promotion of National Storytelling Week, with collation and distribution of information of events

 

Governing Body

The Guild is managed by a committee of at least three members - chair, secretary and treasurer - who meet at least once a quarter. Membership of the committee is open to all with an interest in storytelling, and is not time-limited.

Membership

Membership is free and open to all.

Contact Janet Dowling JanetTells@gmail.com  07834 194215

 

 

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