A New Year brings "New Beginnings"

Overview

The ancient art of storytelling comes to life on the stage when six storytellers from different walks of life share a true and deeply personal story.

Theme for the evening

"New Beginnings"

About the night

The venue, Bucketty’s Brewing Co. Brookvale, is a warm and friendly environment, where you can mingle with friends, make new friends, relax with a beer, enjoy a meal and be entertained by the eclectic and talented storytellers. This event connects the community through the sharing of real stories. Enjoy drama, laughter and sometimes tears and have a chance to be a part of something different here on the Northern Beaches.

Please Note: Venue will be open from 5.15pm allowing time for you to order a meal and have a drink before the entertainment commences at 7pm sharp.

About the New Venue - Bucketty's Brewing Co, Brookvale

There is so much to learn about Bucketty's and its humble beginnings. It's a family owned business with much blood, sweat and tears making it what it is today.

I can't think of a better place for Story Room Aus to call home, after-all beer and stories are like peas in a pod, they just fit perfectly.

https://www.buckettys.com.au/p...

The Food

Check out the menu. You certainly won't starve to death while you listen to some great stories. We are however trying to learn how many people might buy meals, as Nick the owner will open the food truck especially for us.

Check out the menu....https://www.buckettys.com.au/p...

How to get to Bucketty's

The B1 will drop you on Pittwater Road, not far from Warringah Mall. It is a short walk down Orchard Road to number 26.

If you drive there is loads of free parking in the surrounding streets of Brookvale.

NB: If you going to have a few drinks, be sure to nominate a designated driver or grab a taxi or an uber. Safe travels

Because Everyone has a story!

Journal/Instructional Bookmark now available for purchase at the checkout

So you have been coming along to Story Room Aus and you think that perhaps one day you might like to share a story or perhaps you are considering writing your memoir sometime in the future to share with your family and friends. After searching for months I came across a beautiful aluminium covered journal. I purchased it and have been recording events that happen each day, week or month in my life. I came to the conclusion that others might like to do the same. After all journalling is not only therapeutic, it helps you recall events in your life and when it comes to writing your memoir the journal will be a wonderful help. Purchase one at the checkout and we will have it at the door waiting for you at the next Story Room Aus (available in silver and gold) Meet the Storytellers (In no particular order)

Meet the Storytellers (in no particular order)

Dorset Sutton

Dorset Sutton spent 34 years of his career working for Colgate Palmolive, 27 of those years were on overseas postings.

Dorset began his career in Marketing and then in International Marketing and Managing Director assignments in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. He later become COO of Colgate Palmolive’s Pet Nutrition Division in Topeka Kansas before returning to head up the Asia Division in Thailand.

Dorset met his wife in Kuala Lumpur, and they married in the Australian High Commission. He eventually returned and settled in Manly and began the next chapter in his life, life after career. He is now deeply involved in a philanthropic project with SIMS, helping establish cray weed in Cabbage Tree Bay, Manly.

Julie Randall

Julie Randall survived Stage 4 advanced terminal cancer against all odds. Her story of being Patient 71 in a g r o u n d - breaking medical trial in the US that only accepted 70 people and was only for American Citizens was life altering – not just for her, but for her family and the many she’s shared her story with. Through her best-selling book, speaking engagements, podcast interviews and charity work, Julie has inspired and supported thousands of people to navigate their own pivotal life moments. Julie tells her heart wrenching story with raw emotion and humour.

Rachael McLennan

Rachael co-founded People for Purpose in 2012 believing an opportunity existed to connect passionate, talented leaders to organisations delivering social and environmental impact. Rachael refers to herself as a corporate refugee, having spent the first part of her working life in the commercial sector.

Since 2000 Rachael has been CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services, Non-Executive Director of a National Childrens Charity and remains an Ambassador. She began her for-purpose at the coalface in fundraising where she raised $1 million for terminally ill children at a national UK charity.

Danny Shannon

I am a recovering addict who has not had a drink or a drug since the 15th of September 2009. I enjoy raising awareness through my personal stories about addiction and empowering and educating others about the emotional and social impacts of addiction. I have earned a Diploma in Community Services and in the process of completing a Bachelor of Counselling. I spent over a decade working as Senior Case Manager at a treatment facility for men with addiction issues who are affected by the criminal justice system. Most amazing of all, I am the founder of Encapsulator, a secure web platform providing Time Capsules Programs, allowing individuals to record video messages of love and hope to their future selves, locked away securely into out time locked vault waiting for a pre determined date in the future for you to discover. I love my life, I love my work, I smile way to much and It my job as a human being and a man in recovery to make people happy!

Patricia Brown

Patricia Brown has had many new beginnings. She married an ABC journalist in her 20’s and moved to New York for the next 7 years. She was at the Kennedy Space Centre when Neil Armstrong took off for the moon … but she also witnessed the nation’s anguish following the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy.

Her son Justin was born in New York. And soon after her return to Australia her daughter Christina arrived. Chrissie is profoundly disabled … she’s never been able to walk or talk. This threw the family into completely foreign territory. But she is a cherished member of the family, and the many challenges were overcome.

When Patricia eventually returned to the workforce, she became an associate to a judge in Industrial Relations.

One night, at 6pm in her Melbourne office, she received a phone call … and in a heartbeat her world fell apart, shattering everything that she had known and trusted before. Patricia was forced to examine what was left of her life.

So began a very solitary journey, with many stumbles, many failures … an apprenticeship in life that lasted more than 10 years.

Defining years … of personal and emotional discovery, as she slowly built resilience, focusing on new beginnings and new goals.

Patricia studied philosophy and personal development. Then, after extensive research, she published her book … RECOVERY: Learning to Love and Live after Loss.

For the rest of her story, please welcome Patricia Brown, author, life coach and inspirational speaker

Joram van der Starre

Joram van der Starre is an artist, using mediums of painting and photography. He has a unique eye for spotting the beauty in the world around us and he translates this vision onto his canvas. During lockdown he started a project called #choosetoseethebeauty whereby we took photos of things that most people would perceive as ugly but by photographing it from a different angle, it became an image of beauty. This year Joram has been through a journey of self understanding. Joram had an idyllic childhood until the age of 11 when puberty hit hard, leading to feelings of utter self-loathing. A recent incident led to Joram realising the profound impact this childhood trauma has had on his life, physical health and self-love.