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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Swords, stories and more at Morgantown StoryFest
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Morgantown Public Library held its annual celebration of storytelling on Sunday afternoon, this year with a Renaissance fair twist. This year, StoryFest was held in downtown Morgantown on Spruce Street. Staying true to its Renaissance theme, the event featured a period-accurate swordfighting demonstration from Black Bear Historical Fencing along with a mermaid read-along, a make-your-own family crest art station and several local vendors and authors. While it might seem like an unusual mix for an event put on by a local library, Outreach Coordinator for the Morgantown Public Library Abby Cyphert said it all boils down to storytelling in the end. 'We just think that storytelling matters so, so much, and it means so many different things, that's why we have all kinds of different guests,' Cyphert told 12 News. 'We have not just authors but artists, we have a mermaid, we have swordfighters, we have dancers, and it's just all different kinds of people who tell their stories in their own ways. Our big hope for the event is that people also want to tell their own stories after they come here.' Throughout the evening, attendees also got to hear readings from the Morgantown Writers Group, listen to other readings from firemen and poets and even say hello to Cooper, the mascot of the West Virginia Black Bears. To stay the most up-to-date on future Morgantown Public Library events, you can find calendars both inside the library and on the library's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Western Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Project bringing isolated Pembrokeshire communities together
Fishguard Storytelling/Straeon Sir Benfro and People Speak Up have been running a series of events across Pembrokeshire, in a bid to share storytelling with people who are unable to leave their homes. Storytellers Hedydd Hughes and Deb Winter have taken their work directly to those in residential care homes and their own homes to connect residents and reduce incidents of isolation in the area. "Bringing the arts to those who can't get out makes them feel valued and part of the community," Ms Winter said. "It really lifts people's spirits to listen to stories and share their own." The 12-month project, 'Care, Share, Connect: Community Storytelling Pembrokeshire,' is using oral storytelling to connect residents of Pembrokeshire, and deliver friendly, inclusive community storytelling events, active learning workshops and one-to-one storytelling to those isolated/unable to travel. The project started in September 2024. Fishguard Storytelling/Straeon Sir Benfro and People Speak Up have previously worked in partnership to deliver community projects in both North and South Pembrokeshire, such as Voluntary Arts Wales (now Creative Lives). It is hoped Care, Share, Connect: Community Storytelling will provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to enjoy the benefits of storytelling. Eleanor Shaw, founder and chief executive officer of People Speak Up, said: "We know first-hand from our previous projects the important impact arts and creativity can have on the health and wellbeing on our older communities, especially those living in rural areas of Wales. "We hope through this project, the power of storytelling can bring more communities together, helping with health, wellbeing and isolation." The next event will be, 'The Restless River' on Wednesday, July 9 at 7pm in Peppers Cafe.
