People in Bucks invited to share stories of happiness
The pop-up Story Stall has returned home from touring over the summer
Last updated 5th Nov 2021
People in Buckinghamshire are being invited to share their stories of happiness as the pop-up Story Stall has returned home from touring over the summer.
The stall, designed by lead artist Tom Cross, encouraged people to share their stories of happiness through conversations and postcards.
The Story Project will be hosting four events across the county this month which will allow people to engage with displays, watch performances or take part in mini workshops.
Stories of Happiness pop-up dates are:
-Today (5 November) at High Wycombe Museum unit in Eden Shopping Centre, from 2pm to 5pm
-Saturday (6 November) at Buckingham Library, from 10am to 1pm
-Thursday (25 November) at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, from 3pm to 7pm
-Friday (26 November) at Petri Dish in Aylesbury, from 2pm to 5pm.
There will also be a Summer of Stories artist sharing event on 26 November at Petri Dish in Aylesbury, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Some of the words of happiness shared earlier this year included spending time with friends and family, embracing local nature and wildlife, and feeling a sense of community and belonging.
Clive Harriss, Cabinet Member Culture and Leisure, said:
"I am delighted to see how our community came together to share their stories of happiness during these difficult and challenging times.
"I am sure the new pop-up event will encourage people to spread the word of their happiness even further and will also inspire people to keep visiting our wonderful villages, towns and high streets."
Tom Cross, the Story Stall lead artist, added:
"It has been amazing talking to so many people across Buckinghamshire.
"Of course, not everyone is happy all the time, but in our conversations, we have managed to tease out lots of brilliant things about Bucks that do make people happy – it’s great to see people’s faces light up when they remember something or somewhere that makes them really happy."
The Story Stall programme has been created by Buckinghamshire Culture and Buckinghamshire Council, and is supported by public funding by Arts Council England, and funding from Buckinghamshire Council, Heart of Bucks and Rothschild Foundation.
Part-funding for the Stories of Happiness events has been provided by Buckinghamshire Council through the European Regional Development Fund – namely the Welcome Back Fund (WBF).
The WBF fund is helping events and animations across the county to encourage people back to towns and high streets.
People can find the programme for each event online.