As part of Doors Open Days Festival, The Village Storytelling Centre and Crookston Castle are excited to present: ‘Secrets of Crookston Castle Hill’ Celebrate the Autumn Equinox & Discover Glasgow’s Deepest Roots! To honour 5 roundhouses from the bronze and iron age - join 5 circles of activities: song and
We invite you to the launch of our online resource about dementia awareness in Greater Pollok. We will present the key findings of our creative community research which took place between January and April 2026, and possible steps towards a more Dementia Friendly Community. Refreshments and snacks included
From January 2024 to December 2025, we were honoured to work alongside researcher, Dr. Stephe Harrop, of Liverpool Hope University, to explore the role of contemporary storytelling within a Glasgow context. Funded by Creative Scotland’s National Lottery Extended Fund, the project explored our work to nurture a creative ecosystem rooted
This FREE festival event promises to be fun for all the family! Enjoy a day of arts & crafts, storytelling, games, face painting, music and more. Make your own raft and get involved in the raft race in the burn at 3pm. For any accessibility requirements or questions please contact
Harvest season is approaching ! Come along for a cosy evening of stories at SWAMP on Monday the 17th, everyone 15+ is welcome!
Our storytellers perform at events across the city and beyond, bringing stories to life for audiences of all ages. With years of experience and an extensive repertoire of traditional tales, myths, legends, and original stories, our storytellers can create a memorable and engaging experience tailored to your event. Whether you’re
The Village Storytelling Centre is delighted to present 2 x year long Artist in Residency posts as part of our Connecting Pollok, Culture Collective Programme. The artists will have the opportunity to be embedded within some of the area’s exceptional natural and heritage assets and to respond to challenges and
The Village Storytelling Centre is committed to supporting the development and diversity of Oral Storytellers and narrative performers within Glasgow. With funding from Creative Scotland, we are delighted to present an opportunity for three Emerging Storytellers to take part in a fully paid, 12-week placement. Emerging Storytellers will receive structured
SAVE THE DATE our next family event in Damshot woods will be Sunday 28th June, 1 - 3pm. Come rain or shine we will be ‘Celebrating the Sun’, with a mix of mixsummer inspired storytelling, arts, crafts and outdoor play activities. Listen to a solstice story, create sun prints (cycanotypes),
Do you want to be a part of The Village Storytelling Festival 2026 team? We’re looking for volunteers to support our programme of storytelling and activities at The Boardwalk in Glasgow, from 3rd-6th June, as well as our amazing kite fest, that will take place on thee 24th of May.
