During 2023 and 2024, The Village storytelling Centre collaborated with the Open University and Verture formerly Sniffer) a climate change institute. This work consisted of a community research project to investigate the perception of local residents in Pollok about the impact of the hot weather in the area and their

Sustainability Starts with … Soap? At the Village Storytelling Centre, we’ve been looking for ways to make our day-to-day operations more sustainable. One of the easy but effective changes we made was switching our cleaning products to more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Previously, we relied on standard cleaning supplies from the supermarket, which

We are delighted to offer another opportunity for three Emerging Storytellers to take part in a fully paid, 12-week placement. Emerging Storytellers will receive structured support throughout the 12-week placement from the VSC team to hone their craft in oral storytelling and gain skills in applied methods. Please click here

Connecting Through Story: Bonding with Baby and Building Community In the early months of parenthood, connection is everything. From the gentle touch that reassures a newborn to the shared experiences that bring parents together, these bonds shape our journey in profound ways. That’s the heart of Connecting Stories—a space designed for

Hi everyone, I’m Hart, and I recently joined the Village Storytelling Centre as the Step Up to Net Zero Coordinator. In my five-month placement, I’m working with the organisation to achieve our sustainability goals, in alignment with the values of community engagement and environmental responsibility that are central to the

Join us, alongside the Open University & Sniffer, on Tuesday 12th November to hear stories gathered by residents of Pollok, about the importance of gardens, trees, and green spaces in Pollok, how they're affected by hot weather, and how people cope with changing weather conditions. Register your free place here.

Are you an artist or creative living or working in Greater Pollok? We want to hear from you! We have been given some funding to develop an arts & culture strategy for the local area. We will begin by undertaking research, hosting meetings and and facilitating workshops between now and