The Village Storytelling Centre Doors Open Day: Celebrating Pollok – Past, Present and Future
Building on the success of our previous participation in the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival we are opening our organisation, its premises, and activities to the public of Glasgow.
The Village was founded almost 25 years ago to gather and connect the multicultural citizens of Greater Pollok and it is still the creative hub for diverse Glaswegians to share their voices through story-led artistic expressions. We will provide live storytelling performance, story tour and participatory activities in an open and welcoming space. The event is free for all to attend and booking is essential.
See the details of each slot below:
1 – 2pm – Storytelling Performance “The Things We Keep”, stories of the past from Greater Pollok and beyond told by community storytellers from our group Pollok Voices, suitable for 14+.
2 – 3pm – Story tour around the Village Storytelling Centre showcasing our community work mixed with fun stories performed by the Village storytellers, family friendly
3 – 4pm – Imagine and create the future of Pollok through arts and crafts, family friendly.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
The Village Storytelling Centre, Langton Road, Glasgow G53 5DD, UK
69 Langton Rd, Glasgow G53 5DD, UK
G53 5DD
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: Each event is 60 minutes
Tour Meeting Point: The Village Storytelling Centre
Tour Meeting Point: The Village Storytelling Centre
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
N/A
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Corkerhill
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Parking on the near by street at Langton Road
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Parking on the near by street at Langton Road
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: The surface outside is uneven. The building is on the ground level and there are no stairs. The entrances might not be suitable for mobility scooters. The doorways are not optimal for wheelchair users however the wheelchairs can enter and the staff will provide assistance. The building is located off street and there is no parking on the grounds of the building. Parking on the street can be available, however people with mobility issues could be dropped off at the entrance of the building.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: Storytelling Performance is 14+, all other activities are suitable for all ages
Further Accessibility Details: The surface outside is uneven. The building is on the ground level and there are no stairs. The entrances might not be suitable for mobility scooters. The doorways are not optimal for wheelchair users however the wheelchairs can enter and the staff will provide assistance. The building is located off street and there is no parking on the grounds of the building. Parking on the street can be available, however people with mobility issues could be dropped off at the entrance of the building.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: Storytelling Performance is 14+, all other activities are suitable for all ages
ORGANISATION
Organised by: The Village Storytelling Centre
The Village Storytelling Centre (VSC) is an award-winning arts charity, built on the belief that stories change lives. Our vision is a world where people and communities are inspired, connected and heard, underpinned by our mission to improve and enrich lives across Scotland through the power of story. One of only two storytelling organisations in Scotland, we are a centre for contemporary storytelling and a European leader in applied storytelling. Based in Glasgow we deliver a range of projects, training and events which aim to: • Increase access to storytelling and creative opportunities for communities • Provide platforms for people to share their voices • Develop and promote the art of contemporary oral storytelling across Scotland and beyond Our Programmes include: Community Stories - a comprehensive programme in our local neighbourhood of Pollok, and the surrounding communities in South West Glasgow, providing a diverse range of applied storytelling and arts activities, volunteering and events, ensuring local people’s voices shape the development of their community. Collaborative Projects – we work with a range of partners from across the third and public sectors in which we use applied storytelling approaches to support people to explore and reflect on their stories for personal development and strategic change. Education - storytelling performance and projects in schools and early years settings to raise attainment, improve wellbeing and instil a love of stories which will benefit children and young people for many years to come. We also provide training for nurseries, schools, colleges and universities to explore the use of storytelling approaches in their work. Artistic Development - supporting the development of Storytellers and Contemporary Storytelling Performance through the production of a biennial Festival, commissioned performance, provision of training and supporting new work.
Tel: 0141 882 3025
Email: info@villagestorytelling.org.uk
Website: https://www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/
The Village Storytelling Centre (VSC) is an award-winning arts charity, built on the belief that stories change lives. Our vision is a world where people and communities are inspired, connected and heard, underpinned by our mission to improve and enrich lives across Scotland through the power of story. One of only two storytelling organisations in Scotland, we are a centre for contemporary storytelling and a European leader in applied storytelling. Based in Glasgow we deliver a range of projects, training and events which aim to: • Increase access to storytelling and creative opportunities for communities • Provide platforms for people to share their voices • Develop and promote the art of contemporary oral storytelling across Scotland and beyond Our Programmes include: Community Stories - a comprehensive programme in our local neighbourhood of Pollok, and the surrounding communities in South West Glasgow, providing a diverse range of applied storytelling and arts activities, volunteering and events, ensuring local people’s voices shape the development of their community. Collaborative Projects – we work with a range of partners from across the third and public sectors in which we use applied storytelling approaches to support people to explore and reflect on their stories for personal development and strategic change. Education - storytelling performance and projects in schools and early years settings to raise attainment, improve wellbeing and instil a love of stories which will benefit children and young people for many years to come. We also provide training for nurseries, schools, colleges and universities to explore the use of storytelling approaches in their work. Artistic Development - supporting the development of Storytellers and Contemporary Storytelling Performance through the production of a biennial Festival, commissioned performance, provision of training and supporting new work.
Tel: 0141 882 3025
Email: info@villagestorytelling.org.uk
Website: https://www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/
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