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SUMMARY:The World Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:What better way to start the new year than at Southwark Cathedral for ‘The World Reimagined’s Triangle of Unity Family Event‘.  \nThis special event brings communities together to learn\, reflect\, and celebrate how our shared histories connect us all. \nDuring the event\, 10 stunning globes created by students from two Southwark schools will be on display. Each reflecting important themes of heritage\, identity\, and climate change. \nWendy Shearer will be performing stories in 2 separate sessions\, inspired by African and Caribbean myths and legends. \nSession times: 11.15am – 11.45am and 12.45pm – 1.15pm.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/the-world-reimagined/
LOCATION:Southwark cathedral\, London Bridge\, London\, SE1 9DA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T110542Z
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SUMMARY:Blast at Bishops Castle
DESCRIPTION:Begin 2026 with an evening of beautiful lies and startling truths at BLAST’S Winter Storytelling series held in Bishops Castle on the Shropshire/Welsh border. This event is on every 2nd Friday of the month and Wendy Shearer will be weaving African history with myths and legends with tales of the richest African Emperor  Mansa Musa and the wisest trickster Kweku Anansi.   \nIn between stories there will be tea\, home-made cakes and Wendy’s book on sale (Caribbean Folktales: stories from the islands and the Windrush Generation) BLAST is cash only – so bring some extra cash – or there is a cash machine 2 minutes walk down the hill. \nDoors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/blast-at-bishops-castle/
LOCATION:Bishop’s Castle\, Bishop's Castle Town Hall\, Shropshire\, SY9\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Meet Anansi part 2
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate the new year with the Ashanti trickster god of wisdom – Anansi the spider. Wendy Shearer will be telling one of her favourite Anansi stories followed by a colourful\, fun arts and crafts session where you all get to let your imagination run free. This is a free workshop at the British Library\,  aimed at under 5s with music\, puppets and materials. \nBook your free space. \n  \n 
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/meet-anansi-2/
LOCATION:British Library\, British Library\, 96 Euston Road\, London\, London\, NW1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T104500
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20251229T151030Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Anansi
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate the new year with the Ashanti trickster god of wisdom – Anansi the spider. Wendy Shearer will be telling one of her favourite Anansi stories followed by a colourful\, fun arts and crafts session where you all get to let your imagination run free. This is a free workshop at the British Library\,  aimed at under 5s with music\, puppets and materials. \nBook your free space. \n  \n 
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/meet-anansi/
LOCATION:British Library\, British Library\, 96 Euston Road\, London\, London\, NW1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250928T155523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T155523Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from Egypt - Half Term
DESCRIPTION:During October Half term 2025 there will be a special storytelling event at the Young V&A for families to mark the end of the ‘Making Egypt’ exhibition which closes on 2nd November 2025. \nWendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths\, featuring some of the well-known Egyptian gods and goddesses from the Making Egypt exhibition. Join in their clever tricks and crafty curses with music and colourful props.  \nTimes: 13.30\, 14.30 & 15.30 and last for 20 minutes
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/stories-from-egypt-2/
LOCATION:The Young V & A\, Cambridge Heath Road\,\, Bethnal Green\, E2 9PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250928T154841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T154841Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from Egypt
DESCRIPTION:During October Half term 2025 there will be a special storytelling event at the Young V&A for families to mark the end of the ‘Making Egypt’ exhibition which closes on 2nd November 2025. \nWendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths\, featuring some of the well-known Egyptian gods and goddesses from the Making Egypt exhibition. Join in their clever tricks and crafty curses with music and colourful props.  \nTimes: 13.30\, 14.30 & 15.30 and last for 20 minutes
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/stories-from-egypt/
LOCATION:The Young V & A\, Cambridge Heath Road\,\, Bethnal Green\, E2 9PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T000000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250928T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T160930Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Caribbean Sea - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Wendy on the Ocean Map at the National Maritime museum during October Halfter 2025 for myths and legends of spirits and shapeshifters from the depths of the Caribbean sea. \nSession times: 11am\, 12pm and 2pm of approximately 20-30 minutes  (ocean Map) \nThis is a free drop in for all ages.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/tales-from-the-caribbean-sea-2/
LOCATION:National Maritime Museum\, Romney Road\, London\, SE10 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250928T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T161040Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Caribbean Sea
DESCRIPTION:Join Wendy on the Ocean Map at the National Maritime Museum during October half term 2025 for myths and legends of spirits and shapeshifters from the depths of the Caribbean sea. \nSession times: 11am\, 12pm and 2pm of approximately 20-30 minutes  (ocean Map) \nThis is a free drop in for all ages.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/tales-from-the-caribbean-sea/
LOCATION:National Maritime Museum\, Romney Road\, London\, SE10 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250811T133057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T055822Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of Resistance event 4
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Wendy Shearer as she brings traditional Caribbean folklore\, myths and legends to life\, woven with stories from the Voices of Resistance exhibition.  \nThese stories celebrate the power of oral tradition — sharing joy\, wisdom\, and resistance across generations.  Designed especially for ages 5–11\, each session includes interactive moments to keep young imaginations engaged — but if you’re a story-loving family of any age\, you’re warmly welcome to join in too.  \nSession Times: \n11.30 – 12.00 \n13.00 – 13.30 \n14.30 – 15.00 \nTickets: Free. Sessions are drop-in and space is limited so come early to avoid disappointment
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/voices-of-resistance-3/
LOCATION:Postal Museum\, 15-20 Phoenix Place\, London\, WC1X 0DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250811T131227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T131227Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Tales at Westminster Abbey
DESCRIPTION:This summer at Westminster Abbey\, we;re holding an evening of stories that celebrate themes of identity\, global cultures and nature amongst the historic surroundings of the Abbey’s 13th century chapter house.  Wendy Shearer will be telling stories inspired by her Caribbean heritage and joined by Olivia Armstrong and Debbie Guneratne \nArtist times: \n7:00pm – Olivia Armstrong \n7:30pm – Wendy Shearer \n8:00pm – Debbie Guneratne \nLocation: Cloister Engrance of Westminster Abbey\, 20 Dean’s Yard\, London SW1P 3PA \nFree booking required
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/evening-abbey/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, Westminster Abbey\, 20 Dean's Yard\, London\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250811T132711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T132711Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of Resistance event 3
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Wendy Shearer as she brings traditional Caribbean folklore\, myths and legends to life\, woven with stories from the Voices of Resistance exhibition.  \nThese stories celebrate the power of oral tradition — sharing joy\, wisdom\, and resistance across generations.  Designed especially for ages 5–11\, each session includes interactive moments to keep young imaginations engaged — but if you’re a story-loving family of any age\, you’re warmly welcome to join in too.  \nSession Times: \n11.30 – 12.00 \n13.00 – 13.30 \n14.30 – 15.00 \nTickets: Free. Sessions are drop-in and space is limited so come early to avoid disappointment
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/voices-of-resistance-2/
LOCATION:Postal Museum\, 15-20 Phoenix Place\, London\, WC1X 0DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250811T132157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T132414Z
UID:5300-1755171000-1755183600@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Voices of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Wendy Shearer as she brings traditional Caribbean folklore\, myths and legends to life\, woven with stories from the Voices of Resistance exhibition.  \nThese stories celebrate the power of oral tradition — sharing joy\, wisdom\, and resistance across generations.  Designed especially for ages 5–11\, each session includes interactive moments to keep young imaginations engaged — but if you’re a story-loving family of any age\, you’re warmly welcome to join in too.  \nSession Times: \n11.30 – 12.00 \n13.00 – 13.30 \n14.30 – 15.00 \nTickets: Free. Sessions are drop-in and space is limited so come early to avoid disappointment
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/voices-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Postal Museum\, 15-20 Phoenix Place\, London\, WC1X 0DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250811T122701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123702Z
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SUMMARY:Spies and Tricksters
DESCRIPTION:This summer at Westminster Abbey\, we;re holding a covert and classified family day full of puzzles and stories for curious minds. Join Wendy Shearer for cheeky trickster tales featuring African and Caribbean tricksters. This family day is perfect for children aged 3+ (and their grown-ups). \nSession times: 11.00am – 11.30am and 12.00 – 12.30pm \nLocation: College Garden\, 20 Dean’s Yard\, London SW1P 3PA
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/spies-and-tricksters/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, Westminster Abbey\, 20 Dean's Yard\, London\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250718T093536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T094720Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Caribbean Culture Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we celebrate London’s diverse Caribbean culture in a free festival for the whole family! Wendy Shearer will be performing stories for all ages – Caribbean tales that dance. Everyone is invited to join in with her particpatory style and colourful props. There are 3 x 30 mins session times to choose from at London Museum\, Docklands: \n\n11am\n12.30pm\n2.00pm\n\n 
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/festival-of-caribbean-culture-2/
LOCATION:London Museum\, No 1\, West India Quay\, Hertsmere Road\, London\, E14 4AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250718T093049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T093049Z
UID:5268-1754650800-1754665200@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festival of Caribbean Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we celebrate London’s diverse Caribbean culture in a free festival for the whole family! Wendy Shearer will be performing stories for all ages – Caribbean tales that dance. Everyone is invited to join in with her particpatory style and colourful props. There are 3 x 30 mins session times to choose from at London Museum\, Docklands: \n\n11am\n12.30pm\n2.00pm\n\n 
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/festival-of-caribbean-culture/
LOCATION:London Museum\, No 1\, West India Quay\, Hertsmere Road\, London\, E14 4AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250516T090959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T091409Z
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SUMMARY:Story Exchange Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Wendy Shearer will be delivering a keynote speech and performance at the Story Exchange Symposium. The focus of the day is ‘How can storytelling help teachers improve emotional literacy in the classroom?‘ The symposium will be bringing together artists\, organisations\, educators\, and storytellers to share insights from The Story Exchange—a two-year collaborative project exploring the power of storytelling to support emotional literacy in the classroom. It will be a dynamic\, practical day with creative workshops\, resources and time for inspiring discussions. \nThis event is perfect for teachers\, artists and edcuation leaders – come and be part of the conversation around storytelling and emotional learning! \nBook your FREE ticket
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/story-exchange-symposium/
LOCATION:The Story Museum\, 42 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250418T135914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T140408Z
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SUMMARY:Brighton Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Brighton Book Festival is a space that gathers together authors\, poets\, illustrators\, musicians and other creatives from the UK and around the world for a book festival like no other. \nWendy Shearer will be taking part in a roundtable discussion about her her book ‘Caribbean Folktales: stories from the Islands and the Windrush Generation’.  She will be joined by Natasha Bowen\, a New York Times bestselling author of Nigerian and Welsh descent and Natty Mark Samuels\, writer\, folklorist and founder of Rootical Folklore: celebrating African and Caribbean Orality through flora.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/brighton-book-festival/
LOCATION:Brighthelm Centre\, North Road\, Brighton and Hove\, BN1 1YD
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250513T121022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T104153Z
UID:5172-1750501800-1750505400@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Windrush Day event
DESCRIPTION:Join Wendy Shearer for Caribbean trickster tales of grumpy geckos and cheeky monkeys in the rainforest for Windrush Day. With music\, dancing and colourful props\, everyone is welcome to join in these wonderful stories that celebrate Black history and culture. \nFind out more here!
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/windrush-day-event/
LOCATION:Stratford LIbrary\, 3 The Grove\, Stratford\, London\, E15 1EL\, 3 The Grove\, Stratford\, E15 1EL
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250114T110045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T110045Z
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SUMMARY:Deptford Literature Festival #2
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Deptford Literature Festival\, Wendy Shearer will be sharing for fun filled tales from her collection of African and Caribbean Folktales\, Myths and Legends Prepare to will meet clever tricksters\, foolish kings and magical shapeshifters.  Suitable for 7+
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/deptford-literature-festival-2/
LOCATION:Deptford Lounge Library\, 9 Griffin Street\, Deptford\, SE8 4RJ
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T114500
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250114T093921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T104258Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Tradition Talk
DESCRIPTION:As Westminster Abbey prepares to host the annual Commonwealth Day Service\, Wendy Shearer will be taking part in the Commonwealth Festival celebration day with family storytelling and a series of talks for adults about the role of storytelling within the African and Caribbean Diaspora. \nTalk – Oral Traditions \nJoin Wendy Shearer in Poet’s Corner for a short talk as she explores the role of storytelling within the African and Caribbean diaspora\, looking at how stories have transformed and migrated with people she has met through her work as a Storyteller\, Oral Historian and Author. Wendy will be speaking at 11:30am and 12:30pm in Poets’ Corner.  \n 
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/commonwealth-festival-2/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, Westminster Abbey\, 20 Dean's Yard\, London\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250114T092809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T100111Z
UID:4965-1740220200-1740222000@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Commonwealth Festival
DESCRIPTION:As Westminster Abbey prepares to host the annual Commonwealth Day Service\, Wendy Shearer will be taking part in the Commonwealth Festival celebration day with family storytelling and a series of talks for adults about the role of storytelling within the African and Caribbean Diaspora. \nStorytelling – Caribbean trickster tales \nWith a sprinkle of sunshine and a dash of sea breeze\, join Wendy Shearer for stories from across the Caribbean Sea from 10.30- 11am in the Undercroft. Get ready to meet cheeky tricksters and talking trees.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/commonwealth-festival/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, Westminster Abbey\, 20 Dean's Yard\, London\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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SUMMARY:Deptford Literature Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Deptford Literature Festival\, Wendy Shearer will be sharing for fun filled tales from her collection of African and Caribbean Folktales\, Myths and Legends Prepare to will meet clever tricksters\, foolish kings and magical shapeshifters.  Suitable for 7+
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/deptford-literature-festival/
LOCATION:Grove Park Llibrary\, Somertrees Ave\, London\, SE12 0BX
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T000000
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SUMMARY:Egyptian Gods and Myths #2
DESCRIPTION:How does Tehuti the God of Knowledge trick the Sun God Ra? Why is Nut\, the Sky Goddess so sad? Join Wendy Shearer for a journey back in time to ancient Egypt with Egyptian myths for Half Term at the Young V & A. \nThere will be 3 x 20 mins sessions at 1.30pm\, 2.30pm and 3.30pm \nLocation: The Stage\, Imagine Gallery
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/egyptian-gods-and-myths-2/
LOCATION:The Young V & A\, Cambridge Heath Road\,\, Bethnal Green\, E2 9PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
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SUMMARY:Egyptian Gods and Myths
DESCRIPTION:How does Tehuti the God of Knowledge trick the Sun God Ra? Why is Nut\, the Sky Goddess so sad? Join Wendy Shearer for a journey back in time to ancient Egypt with Egyptian myths for Half Term at the Young V & A.  There will be 3 x 20 mins sessions at 1.30pm\, 2.30pm and 3.30pm \nLocation: The Stage\, Imagine Gallery
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/egyptian-gods-and-myths/
LOCATION:The Young V & A\, Cambridge Heath Road\,\, Bethnal Green\, E2 9PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250113T123829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T123829Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagine Your World
DESCRIPTION:Bring the children after school to listen and join in stories filled with magic and wonder. The Idea Store Crisp Street is celebrating National Storytelling Week\, where Wendy Shearer will be bringing to life tales from a variety of Caribbean islands with tricksters\, talking trees and foolish leopards. \nAges – all welcome.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/reimagine-your-world/
LOCATION:Idea Store Crisp Street\, 1 Vesey Path\, East India Dock Road\, E14 6BT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20250113T121311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121311Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Folktales
DESCRIPTION:For National Storytelling Week\, you can jump into stories with Wendy Shearer for stories across the Caribbean sea. With grumpy geckos\, wise lions and birds of a thousand colours. Everyone is invited to join in these colourful stories with music\, chants and plenty of fun at the Idea Store Crisp Street. \nRecommended age: Under 5s.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/caribbean-folktales-2/
LOCATION:Idea Store Crisp Street\, 1 Vesey Path\, East India Dock Road\, E14 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20241002T102054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T102225Z
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SUMMARY:Ancient Greek Myths
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a mythical journey with Wendy Shearer as she breathes life into Greek legends with shapeshifting gods\, greedy kings and formidable all-seeing witches. Suitable for ages 14 and over. \nBook your tickets in advance!
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/ancient-greek-myths/
LOCATION:Twickenham Library\, Garfield Road\, Twickenham\, TW1 3JT
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20241002T100617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T100916Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:With a sprinkle of sunshine and a dash of sea breeze\, join Wendy Shearer for stories across the Caribbean sea – folklore and accounts from the Windrush Generation to celebrate Black History Month season.  There will be 2 performances to choose from. Book your free space from the Stanley Arts Website.
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:stanley arts\, Stanley Hall\, South Norwood\, SE 25 6AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black HIstory Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20240925T164442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164442Z
UID:4797-1727798400-1727802000@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caribbean folktales
DESCRIPTION:Will Anansi catch Fire? Who can capture the King’s heart with 3 figs? Join Wendy for a wonderful storytelling session to celebrate Black History Month with tales from her book of Caribbean folktales which will also be on sale at the Library. Free family event for 7+
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/caribbean-folktales/
LOCATION:Wycombe Central Library\, 5 Eden Place\, High Wycombe\, HP11 2DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T220303
CREATED:20240925T163352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T163504Z
UID:4790-1727779500-1727782200@wendyshearer.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caribbean trickster tales
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with Wendy Shearer. She’ll be telling fun filled stories of cheeky rainforest tricksters with music and songs from the islands for everyone to join in. Suitable for under 5s.  Free event. No booking needed
URL:https://wendyshearer.co.uk/event/caribbean-trickster-tales/
LOCATION:Ayelsbury Central Library\, Aylesbury\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Festivals
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