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Training

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 In-Person REFRESHER Training - Stocksfield

Wednesday 22 January 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Stocksfield Baptist Church, Main Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7DU

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

Wednesday 22 January 2025, 1.00 – 3.30 pm

St John The Baptist, Owlerton, 712 Penistone Road, Owlerton, Sheffield, S6 2DF

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Wednesday 22 January 2025, 6.30 – 9.00 pm

Online

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Camberley

Thursday 23 January 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

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

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Ross on Wye

Wednesday 29 January 2025, 9.30 – 12.30 pm

Llangrove Village Hall Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6EX

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Colchester

Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Boxted Village Hall, Cage Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5RE

OTB In-Person CORE Training- Addlestone

Saturday 1 February 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Boscos, All Saints Church New Haw, Weybourne Way, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 3DH

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Wednesday 5 February 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Tuesday 11 February 2025, 1.00 – 4.00 pm

Online

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

Thursday 13 February 2025, 1.00 – 3.30 pm

St Michael's Parish Hall Walkergate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NB

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Rye

Monday 17 February 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

St Mary's Centre, Lion Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LB

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Monday 17 February 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Horsley

Thursday 20 February 2025, 11.00 – 3.00 pm

St Clements at Horsley, Horsley Road, Derby, DE21 5BR

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Tuesday 4 March 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

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

Monday 10 March 2025, 1.00 – 3.30 pm

Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY

OTB In-Person CORE Training - Malton

Wednesday 19 March 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

St Peter’s Church Hall, Langton Rd, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9AE

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Thursday 20 March 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

OTB Zoom CORE Training

Monday 24 March 2025, 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Online

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

Monday 24 March 2025, 10.15 – 12.15 pm

Saint Thomas's Church, 19 Old Cardiff Rd, Newport, NP20 3AT

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

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