'What’s your story, Chorley?' is back next month

Saturday, 15 February 2025 08:53

By Central Radio News

Chorley’s annual literary event, 'What’s your story, Chorley?' is back across Chorley Town Centre next month.

The much-loved annual event from Chorley Council has things to do for all the family along with new and exciting shows added for 2025.

The event on Saturday March 29 will see a series of free sessions including:

Workshops covering journaling, creative writing, and publishing
Spoken word and literary performances
Readings and book signings with great authors
Immersive talks from the experts
Storytimes and sing-alongs for the young ones as part of its dedicated junior programme
A poetry competition

New for 2025, 'What’s Your Story, Chorley?' will also feature two theatre performances of the kid’s favourite, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” and an expert masterclass in comic book art from Kev Sutherland.

Both shows will take place at the Lancastrian in Chorley Town Hall.

Gambolling Arena’s “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is £2 per person with performances at 10am and 2pm, and Comic book art with Kev Sutherland is £3 per person at 11.30am in the Lancastrian, Chorley Town Hall.

Tickets are available now at www.checkoutchorley.com/whatsyourstorychorley

A brand-new activity, ‘Create your own book cover’ will also be available for school children across the borough.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley Council said, “'What’s Your Story, Chorley?' is our first event of the year, and we’re setting the bar high with what is set to be a brilliant day for all.

“With literary activities for all the family delivered by experts, authors and top performers, there really is something for everyone, giving you a chance to be entertained and learn new skills.

“We want to make stories and creativity accessible for all which is why we have made sure that most of the event is free of charge and that our new shows for 2025 are at a low cost. This really is great day out, and I look forward to seeing you all there!”

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