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Wanted 18 - the Joinery, Settle - Settle Stories

Watch a true cow story at a lazy afternoon film club

A true story of cows, deemed a security threat, is the subject for a lazy afternoon film club in North Yorkshire this month…

Settle Stories - World Storytelling Day

Unique storytellers from across the globe stream into Settle

Join Settle Stories as they celebrate World Storytelling Day with tales live streamed from around the globe…

Poetics of Fragility - Settle Stories

Indian artist beams into Settle with screening of contemplative film

Arts Charity Settle Stories is to screen a creative documentary, The Poetics Of Fragility, at The Joinery in Settle on Sunday 11th November…

Dreaming the Night Field - Adverse Camber - Settle Stories

Dramatic tales with Dreaming the Night Field

Dreaming the Night Field, a story of betrayal, revenge, love, honour and magic and will transport audiences to the living landscape of North Wales…

Stories under the Stars - Photo: Tony Crossland - Settle Stories

Gather around the campfire for stories under the stars

On Saturday 26th August, head to the Yorkshire Dales for some Stories under the Stars with international storyteller Cassandra Wye…

Settle Stories Ghost Night - November 2016 Yorkshire

Settle down for a night of ghost stories beside the campfire

On 5th November, guests can sit around the campfire for a night of terrifying tales, courtesy of six storytellers, at Settle Stories’ Ghost Night…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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