RSA Enlightenment Evenings: Storytelling with Doctor of Nearlyology, Chris Ifso

What's nearly happened to you? Which projects were never realised, what roads not taken? Our Nearly stories may be funny, quirky or heart felt, tinged with regret or blessed relief. How do they relate to who we really are?

Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking evening of conversation about what didn't quite - or hasn't yet.

Our host, Chris Ifso, writer, Fellow of the RSA and Doctor of Nearlyology, will be in Rawthmells all afternoon collecting short accounts of things cafe users have nearly done in their lives. In the evening, over an intimate sharing style supper he’ll read the Nearly Manifesto and share some of the stories he has collected. You can talk about your nearlies too and, if you’re feeling bold, share them with the group.

Make sure this isn’t one of the nearlies in your life! Tickets are £16 to cover the cost of dinner and a drink.

On the menu:

BITES

Nocellara and Uslu olives

Applewood smoked Cheddar and caramelised onion chutney straws

SHARING PLATTERS

Blacksticks blue, Ragstone goats, Bowers brie, pickles

Toasted sourdough, olive oil

Spinach and kale falafel

H. Forman’s smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, lemon, capers

British charcuterie, pickles, chutney

TO DRINK

A glass of house wine or a mocktail

This evening is part of a series of events exploring how storytelling is, and can be, used for social change. You can read more about National Storytelling Week and our Change Stories campaign on the blog.

RSA Enlightenment Evenings are our monthly supper club series that brings together a small group of Fellows to forge connections and have stimulating conversations. If you’d be interested in hosting a future event please get in touch via [email protected].