Stories of Swad

Swadlincote Festival of Words is looking for people who live or work in Swad to share a short funny, amusing or warm-hearted story about their life in Swadlincote, past or present.

Storytelling is like a magical bridge that connects people, no matter how different they are. Whether you’re swapping tales with a stranger on the bus or listening to a gripping podcast, stories let you step into someone else’s shoes. They help us see the world through fresh eyes.

Then there’s the beauty of keeping cultures and traditions alive. Your grandparents passing down tales of “the good old days” or stories about how things were done back then. These aren’t just charming anecdotes—they’re the threads that weave our shared history together. Without stories, the lessons and values of the past might just fade away like an unlabelled tin in the back of the cupboard. Storytelling keeps those treasures alive for future generations.

And let’s not forget how stories make learning so much more exciting. A dull textbook can be as thrilling as watching paint dry, but tell the same facts through a compelling narrative, and suddenly everyone’s hooked. Whether it’s about heroic explorers, groundbreaking scientists, or even how biscuits are made, a good story sparks curiosity and gets the imagination whirring.