Story Narratives
Author Bonny Cassidy
Are you a creative writer or an avid reader? Frinj Sunday offers two relaxed and thoughtful workshop sessions and an author’s Q&A where we’ll share stories, spark conversations, and reflect on the deep connections we have to place, memory, and each other.
Led by acclaimed author Bonny Cassidy, this session begins with a special reading from her memoir, Monument, which traces her family’s journey through the Wimmera Mallee. From there, we’ll dive into a guided conversation about personal experiences of local history and environment, and shared reflections on how the past lives in the present. Together, we’ll explore how listening closely and different styles of storytelling can help us understand community, resilience, repair and belonging. Ideal for a writer who loves to discuss history and place, and anybody with a spirit of curiosity, compassion and close listening
What to Expect:
45 mins: Reading by Bonny and group discussion around emerging themes of local history
15-minute break
45 mins: Group conversation guided by Bonny, researching shared histories and encounters with the past and creative prompts for discussion.
15 minutes: A chance to reflect, share insights, and gently close the session.
Preparation: We’ll provide a few short text excerpts ahead of time for shared reading.
Location: Begin at the NC2 and will continue outdoors on the Verj parkland.
Duration 2hrs
The 'Gathering Stories' workshops are supported by the Australian Research Council funded project ‘Understanding Place-based Repair in Climate Affected Communities’.
- VENUE
Meet at NC2, Council Chamber room
Main Street
- TIMES
2 November Sunday
9.30am – 11.30am
- TICKETS
FREE
Bookings essential
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