St Ann’s Stories is a very special newspaper created by and for the people of St Ann’s – in partnership with the well-known Nottingham writer, storyteller and performance poet Panya Banjoko and Creative Engagement Curator Bo Olawoye. Commissioned by The Renewal Trust .
It all started in February, when we reached out to St Ann’s and encouraged past and current residents to contribute to a one-off newspaper celebrating the strength, diversity and true spirit of this amazing community. We had a great response and collected all kinds of powerful stories, photographs, articles, letters, poems and memories all donated by local people – via email and at creative writing drop-in sessions at St Ann’s Valley Centre Library and The Afro Caribbean National Artistic Centre (ACNA) led by Panya Banjoko.