Uncover the stories of our greatest storytellers
Our mission
To connect generations, one story at a time
Tea&Story exists to connect generations through the power of storytelling. The aim is to help the elders in our communities feel valued and appreciated while giving younger generations a sense of identity and a more personalized way to experience History: by feeling, not by memorizing.
Storytelling is what makes us human. It's how we have passed on the values, morals and information across generations. But nowadays, we ask Google for the meaning of life and forget that right next to us, in our communities, there's a wealth of lessons and experiences to learn from. Tea&Story is a nudge for us to connect with the past, with current technologies, for future generations.
What We Do
We create a worldwide intergenerational community connected through senior life stories
Follow curated life stories from seniors around the world and learn a bit of history in a more engaging way
Every day we curate and showcase life stories of grandparents and seniors from around the world and shared by themselves or their family and friends. Would you like to share a story? Become a contributor!
Events
Join us for our Live Events!
Our Tea & Story events are a chance for seniors (whether grandparents or not) to share their stories live and for both youth and seniors to come enjoy stories shared by others. Every event features a different theme with Grandest Grampa and Grandest Gran awards for best storyteller! Sit back, relax, enjoy a cup of tea and travel back in time. Sign up for our mailing list and stay tuned!
Upcoming Events:
May 31-Afternoon Live Storytelling , Battersea 1:00-3:00 PM
Hosted by Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP. RSVP HERE!
Past Events:
Featuring theme: "About your Childhood"
March 17-Grandparent's Open Mic, Clapham. 12:00-1:30 PM
Hosted by Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EQ
March 18- Grandparent's Open Mic, Shoreditch. 2:00-3:30 PM
Hosted by The Canvas Cafe, 42 Hanbury Street, London E15 JL
- Tea&Story Blog
The Story Collection of contributions, interviews and events!
August 19, 2018April 25, 2018 · Stories,Interviews,WWII,100 yearsApril 12, 2018 · Interviews,Stories,Rowing,World War I,Auriol Kensington Share your story!
Every week, we edit and feature new life stories of seniors around the global community. Whether it's about their childhood, war experiences or life back in the good old days, all stories are welcome! Check out our Story Toolkit for some guidelines and inspiration.
How well do you know your grandparents' story?
We've asked our community to tell us about their current or past experiences with their grandparents to better understand the storytelling interactions. Please support our mission by taking this short survey!
Join Us
Join a worldwide community of seniors and youth connected through stories and sign up for our free weekly Tea&Storytime newsletter to hear about our latest updates and events!
About us
We're a team on a mission and we need your help
Carol Hughes-Hallett
Founder/Chief Story Curator
Values: Discovery, Adventure, and Creativity
Motivation: Making a difference, pitching Ideas, storytelling, bringing out the human side, exploring unknowns, and strategising
Besides stories, I collect degrees! MBA, MSc International Economics, MA Economics, BA Journalism, BA Economics
Eda & Peter
Chief Grandparent Officers
With 7 grandchildren around the world, my parents have a house full during the breaks. They love telling stories and provide unlimited advice and support for the project.
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