The Future is ours to Create! Lets move into the Next Chapter together. Kelly speaks to Ali Mawle.

Kelly speaks with Ali Mawle, Co-CEO at Cheltenham Festivals in todays conversation. In support of The National Year of Reading, The Next Chapter plants roots to expand culture and is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can explore and create culture.  This announcement follows the charity’s record-breaking 80th anniversary year in 2025, which provided more than 80,000 children with access to culture across its Jazz, Literature, Science and Music Festivals and year-round learning and participation activity. Kelly enjoys talking with Ali all about the upcoming plans and the importance of connection firmly sat at the heart of Cheltenham Festivals values. Central to The Next Chapter is a focus on the positive impact of storytelling on our collective futures. In 2026, Cheltenham Festivals will renew its focus on championing the positive benefits of access to cultural activities, with the launch of a new Writing for Wellbeing project responding to the connection between creativity and wellbeing. Details will be announced in summer 2026.  The Cheltenham Literature Festival, established in 1949, is recognised as the world's oldest literature festival, celebrating the written and spoken word with a diverse range of events.Shaping the Future of Culture  The Next Chapter sets out Cheltenham Festivals’ commitment to platforming emerging talent and shaping the future of reading, science communication and music-making. In 2026, the charity will deliver this ambition through its breadth of year-round outreach. What next? Cheltenham Festivals are Poised and looking forward to The Next Chapter and they welcome you and your creativity.Listen in to hear the converstaion. #festivals #culture #connection #reading #thenextchapter #books #futureWho is Kelly Saward?Kelly has been presenting radio shows for a while, and has often been asked if these shows can be heard again many months after the show has aired, listeners wanting to listen again. She heard what was being asked and now brings to you …'Conversations with Kelly'Can you hear me?She wants to hear you, and shares here what's been heard so far. We all have a story, we all have something of value to share, we just need a safe space, the right ears, and a deep trust in what is felt. I'm beginning to understand the rest speaks for itself.I invite you to listen in, get in touch, and if you'd like … be curious to live the question!Do you want to be heard?Do you need an interviewer or host, just get in touch.Kelly Saward in Conversation with ...