Well done Tupton Hall School creative Y9’s – lots of talent. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Thanks to library staff for hosting this event and Tupton Hall School school staff for their support. “I liked how we did the fast drawing tasks which tested your creativity and imagination.” “The workshop showed me that I do want … Read more ►

In the summer of 2014 shoppers on Bath Street dropped in to the rEvive shop and shared their ‘life stories’. In the Autumn we formed a happy collaboration with local artist/maker Julie Genner (juliegenner@googlemail.com) and used our stories to create a lasting legacy for ourselves and the wider community. Now you can stop off while … Read more ►

Life Story Writing will be working with Erewash Writers’ Group members and others, at a workshop, date to be confirmed. For more information contact chrissie@lifestorywriting.co.uk Erewash Writers’ Group

It’s Halloween. Time for flickering pumpkin lamps and spine chilling spooky stories. Whether you believe in ghosts or not join us for a light-hearted approach to the ever popular genre of ghost story writing and we’ll begin to write (and read) our own scary tales. From the menacing and macabre, to encounters with delightfully mischievous … Read more ►

We’re bringing the BUZZ back to Bath Street this summer with FREE drop-in sessions, sharing and writing our local stories! WHERE? Former Burton’s Menswear, Albion Centre, Bath Street, ILKESTON DE7 8AG WHEN? Thursdays 10 a.m. – 12 noon 19th June, 3rd July, 10th July and 17th July Fridays 2 pm – 4 p.m. 20th June, … Read more ►

Participants worked with artists in group session, residential homes, independent living schemes and one to one sessions in their own homes. Research shows that being involved in arts projects:- • Enhances feelings of well-being • Increases interest in other people • Boosts confidence • Improves social interaction • Teaches new skills • Re-ignites interest in … Read more ►

If you’ve ever thought about writing your life story or memoirs this course is a great place to begin. Come and join us and enjoy learning how to plan, organise and write about your life with support from an experienced life story writing tutor. Sharing tales of childhood, school days, work, friends and family with … Read more ►

Chrissie is delighted to be part of the team involved in this innovate ongoing Heritage Lottery funded project. On 22nd June 2014 we will be filming at a number of locations in Ockbrook and Borrowash. Key team members will be talking about ‘Unexamined Lives’ and re-telling the stories of those people whose lives have featured … Read more ►

Chrissie is delighted to be a member of the team working on this innovative research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in partnership with the University of Staffordshire and Keele University. During the summer 2013 participants took part in ‘creative meets medical’ workshops in community, health and academic locations reflecting creatively on … Read more ►

‘Speaking Out’ is a collaborative project and exhibition between Embrace Arts, the University of Leicester’s Art Centre, the School of Modern Languages and ‘Life Story Writing’. The project will promote awareness of the processes of healing from the trauma of violence against women and girls; communicate women’s experiences through contemporary art and from their testimonies; … Read more ►

Escape to Denman and join us for this friendly and informal Spring time weekend reunion for life story writers. Bring your ‘work in progress’ to share with other life writers and get re-energised by being part of a supportive group of like-minded people. Our timetable is flexible to meet writers’ requirements, and will include readback … Read more ►

If you’ve ever thought about writing your life story or memoirs this course is a great place to begin. Come and join us and enjoy learning how to plan, organise and write about your life with support from an experienced life story writing tutor. Sharing tales of childhood, school days, work, friends and family with … Read more ►

Have you ever thought about writing your life story? If you have then these GoldSQUAD sessions for the over 50’s are the perfect place to begin. Join this small friendly group and enjoy learning how to plan, organise and write about your life with support from an experienced life story writing facilitator. Personal memories and … Read more ►

Sharing tales of childhood, school days, work, friends and family with a small group of like-minded people is relaxing, therapeutic and enhances your sense of well-being. Personal memories and experiences add a unique perspective to family history projects. Life stories are an important part of 20th Century social history and are sometimes suitable for publication … Read more ►

Chrissie is delighted to be joining the team working on an innovative new research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in partnership with the University of Staffordshire and Keele University. During the summer 2013 participants will be taking part in ‘creative meets medical’ workshops in community, health and academic locations where they’ll … Read more ►

Book your place on this course by phoning the library on 01332 642410 by visiting Mackworth Library at Prince Charles Avenue Mackworth or at writinglettersforpay Many magazines and newspapers offer cash or gifts for letters, jokes, personal anecdotes and household tips they publish. It’s a great way to develop your writing skills, and get published. … Read more ►

It’s Halloween. Time for flickering pumpkin lamps and spine chilling spooky stories. Whether you believe in ghosts or not join us for a light-hearted approach to the ever popular genre of ghost story writing and we’ll begin to write (and read) our own scary tales. From the menacing and macabre, to encounters with delightfully mischievous … Read more ►

Quote from student: Rarely have I enjoyed a course more than Chrissie Hall’s Life Story Writing Workshop , 21st October 2013, Derbyshire Record Office. It was fascinating to share other people’s life experiences and to see the photographs and other mementos which we’d been asked to bring along. There were some emotional moments as we … Read more ►