Settle Stories is an independent arts charity in one of the most rurally isolated parts of the UK.
They change lives through story because stories are the most powerful way to engage, inspire and move people to action. By sharing stories from diverse cultures across the globe, exploring traditional myths and folktales.
The biggest event of the calendar starts in November and it’s not too late to join in and book your place as most events take place online. This year’s in-person events take place in Settle in North Yorkshire and Barnsley in South Yorkshire.
Just 6 miles from the King William the Fourth Guest House (Settle) is the village of Malham, a honeypot for visitors to Yorkshire. There is a lovely walk which takes a couple of hours and takes in the three main features of the local landscape – the Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss. This […]
One of the 15 different species of tree to be found on Harrison’s Playing Fields near Bankwell Road, Giggleswick. I photographed this whilst preparing for Eco-Explorers who will be meeting on Tuesday. Do you know what it is? (Answer at end) Sept 2025 EVENTS: Mon 22 Sept- 5 Oct Fair Trade Fortnight: Look out for […]
Let’s be honest, the Dales are glorious, but sometimes the heavens open. It’s the kind of rain that makes you want to pack it in and crawl back under the duvet. Don’t you dare. Settle’s got a rhythm, even when it’s throwing it down. Pull on your waterproofs—or not—and let’s get after it. Read More […]