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Training and Events

Learn the core skills for becoming a Storyteller and about the power of storytelling.

We have training and events throughout the year both online and face-to-face.

This is the place to look for Open the Book Core and Refresher training and other workshops.

Core Training in person or on Zoom

All Storytellers are to attend Open the Book Core Training before going into school for the first time, and refresh their training every three years.

Click on the dates below to book your place (Zoom joining details will be sent to you before the event).

In-person training can be arranged for groups of ten or more.

Air and Shares in person or on Zoom

Storytelling members are invited to get together to connect and share with other Storytellers.

Click on the dates below to book your place (Zoom joining details will be sent to you before the event).

In-person Air and Shares can be arranged for groups.

Please contact us to make arrangements (training@openthebook.net).

Meet our Team

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Monday 12 May 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB In-Person REFRESHER and DRAMA Training - Swindon

Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Bible Society, Stonehill Green, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DG

OTB 25th Anniversary In-Person Air and Share - Derby

Thursday 15 May 2025, 1.00 – 3.30 pm

St Alkmunds Church, 40 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GU

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Frampton Cotterell

Monday 19 May 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Zion United Church, Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2HY

OTB Makaton Workshop (Taster) - Camberley, Surrey

Thursday 22 May 2025, 10.00 – 12.00 pm

St Francis's Church, 121 Upper Chobham Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 1EE

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Thursday 22 May 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Tuesday 3 June 2025, 1.00 – 4.00 pm

Online

OTB In-Person REFRESHER and DRAMA Training - Truro

Tuesday 3 June 2025, 2.00 – 5.00 pm

The Hub Carnon Community Methodist Church, Bissoe Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6HY

OTB 25th Anniversary In-Person Air and Share - Cheltenham

Thursday 12 June 2025, 1.30 – 4.00 pm

St Mark’s Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8PX

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Stanford Le Hope, Essex

Monday 16 June 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

St Margaret's Church, The Green, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0EP

Hyfforddiant Gloywi Zoom

Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9.30 – 11.00 am

Online

Hyfforddiant Craidd Zoom

Tuesday 17 June 2025, 9.30 – 11.30 am

Online

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Thursday 19 June 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Birstall

Friday 20 June 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

St Peter’s Church, Kirkgate, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 9PB

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Wimborne, Dorset

Thursday 26 June 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Church House, High Street,, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EA

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Lewes, Sussex

Wednesday 9 July 2025, 10.30 – 1.30 pm

Chapter House, TRINITY Church Southover, 1 Cockshut Road, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 1JH

OTB In-Person REFRESHER Training - Lewes, Sussex

Wednesday 9 July 2025, 2.00 – 4.00 pm

Chapter House, TRINITY Church Southover, entrance via Church End, 1 Cockshut Road, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 1JH

OTB 25th Anniversary In-Person Air and Share - Woking

Friday 11 July 2025, 1.00 – 3.30 pm

St Andrew's Church, Goldsworth Park Centre, Denton Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3LG

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Martham, Great Yarmouth

Thursday 24 July 2025, 1.00 – 4.00 pm

St Mary the Virgin, 64 Black St, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4PR

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