Circle Stories (7th Edition)

If you want to present or volunteer to help run the event, please message Ahmed (The Host) on CircleUp or WhatsApp

You don't need a full presentation, just an idea of what you plan to talk about.

Circle Stories is an event for our community, by our community. Come with an open mind, leave with new perspectives and knowledge. The event format is similar to TED events, where people can talk about whatever they want to an audience of familiar friendly faces! Talk about a fun trip, a movie you watched, your job, how you do something niche from day to day, talk about the world or philosophy or religion, whatever you like, really.

Talking about politics is allowed, however, any discussion inciting hate or violence is absolutely not allowed. Topics that could make the audience uncomfortable may be allowed at the discretion of the host, assuming a proper content warning is in place.

Each presentation has a 20 minute limit (though don't worry too much if you need slightly more). We also have a break every 2 talks. The topics can be about literally anything, We've had talks about love, death, procrastination, art, politics, psychology, history, Pokemon cards, kebabs, poetry, manifestation, and so many more diverse topics of varying seriousness. The spirit of the event is to talk about something you are passionate about or want to share, no matter how niche it is.

This event is welcoming to everyone and anyone. To keep it inclusive and fun, we have a few ground rules we need to follow:

1. Respect each other

2. Come with an open mind

3. Leave questions to the end, don't interrupt the speaker (unless they specifically ask for questions as they go)

4. All topics are welcome and so is everyone, this applies to you and to the person on stage, even if you disagree with what is being said on stage

5. This isn't a debate club. Feel free to take long discussions after the presentation in your own time :)

6. Respect if the speakers asks not to be recorded

7. Not a rule, but please buy drinks to support the venue and allow us to return to it

📸 Snapped a good moment?

Share your photos in the Circle after the event, and tag @circleup.uk on Instagram so we can repost!