Centre for Stories
Stories
Stories are at the heart of what we do. The aim of our story archive is to make good stories available to a wide audience in the hope of strengthening connections between people and encouraging a more inclusive and informed community.
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Against All Odds
Bianca
Bianca escaped an abusive relationship and quit drugs after falling pregnant. And yet her ex-partner still refused to leave her alone. Struggling with a broken legal system, it was the love for her children that kept her going in the darkest times.
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Heartlines
Faiza Bokhari
“It’s been a joy to come and write in an environment that is both calming and inspiring. To be surrounded by people who celebrate creativity and all have different skill sets has helped me think outside the box.”
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Heartlines
Jayelan Lee
“I love writing poems at the Bibra lake Wetlands, with nature all around us.”
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Heartlines
Naomi Lake
“I am passionate about children’s literacy because reading and writing has opened the world for me.”
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Green Leaves
Unpacking ‘Woven Frays’ with Baran Rostamian
In this interview, we learn more about Baran Rostamian and the time behind her debut collection, Woven Frays.
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Saga Sisterhood
Saga Sisterhood Live at The Blue Room Theatre
A one-night live recording of Saga Sisterhood at The Blue Room Theatre for Summer Nights.
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Against All Odds
Lisa Dodson
After escaping an abusive relationship, Lisa started a new life with her children. Still under constant threat and struggling to find a place to rent in the cost-of-living crisis, this is how she found a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Against All Odds
Tanya Smith
It only took one person to view Tanya as a human being who deserved help to completely transform her life, overcome a drug addiction and find fulfilment and purpose.
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Heartlines
Sarah Joyce
“I love telling stories and I think stories are what drives us, as humans.”