A bookshop literacy project - with a twist!

We bring the magic of a bookshop to a space near you! 

Introducing The BloodShed 
Crime Fiction Festival 2024!

18-20 October 2024            Delta Hotels Marriott Swindon       Booking Now Open!

Swindon Story Shed: Welcome to Autumn!

3rd October: Pop-up Bookshop in Freshbrook (with @dungeonfairy!)

18th-20th October: The BloodShed Crime Fiction Festival

October Half-Term: Pop-up bookshop and free taster sessions in The Brunel Centre! (Registration required.)

We will be in Freshbrook Community Centre on the first Thursday of every month, with our pop-up bookshop and a selection of activities.

Booking for our free taster sessions will soon be available in our Online Shop!

Taster sessions will take place in The Brunel Centre, Swindon, from 23rd Oct - 2nd Nov 2024.

Registration is required and can be done online or in person. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time.

Workshops

Sound

Experiment with the physics and imagination of sound in storytelling!

Creative Writing

Explore the basics of character creation and storytelling, from freewriting to story arcs.

Art

Explore the basics of character creation and storytelling, from simple shapes to finer details.

Drama

Experiment with character creation and dramatic action using movement, voices, and interaction!

Our Commitment to Our Community

We aim to always keep the community at the forefront of our business, and we would love to hear your ideas on how we can deliver our services to all areas, improving accessibilty and engagement with storytelling! Please get in touch and let us know your thoughts.

We are proud to be supported by:

West Swindon Parish Council

South Swindon Parish Council



Haydon Wick Parish Council

Swindon Library & 
Information Service

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