Stoke Reads hosts library takeover for World Book Day
The National Literacy Trust will host a library takeover on World Book Day. 6 storytellers will bring the magic of books to every one of Stoke’s six libraries.
Arts
Walking Galleries connect you to city’s green spaces
Human Nature Escapes, a community interest company (CIC), have installed a number of Walking Galleries art installations at three locations in North Staffordshire, inspiring local people to make best use of the green spaces right on their doorsteps for wellbeing and creativity. “Could a key to improving our own wellbeing be as simple as a …
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Children invited to write their Six Towns Stories for competition
Stoke Reads, the local literacy campaign delivered by the National Literacy Trust, has launched a city wide creative writing competition entitled Six Towns Stories. Based on the theme of journeys, the competition is encouraging young people to write for pleasure and celebrate the storyteller within them. It is open to all young people aged 7-11 …
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Newcastle author shortlisted for prestigious Ruth Rendell Award
Newcastle author & Illustrator, Glenn Martin James has been shortlisted for the prestigious Ruth Rendell Award 2023, a prize awarded annually to writers that champion literacy amongst children and adults. The award was launched in 2016 by the National Literacy Trust and the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) in honour of the author Ruth …
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Langa, exhibition of paintings and poetry, Keele University
Langa, ArtsKeele’s latest presentation in Chapters cafe on Keele University campus, is a multidisciplinary exhibition composed of visual art and poetry that examines the many facets of human yearning and desire. “Within it, poetry and painting are placed as a continuous and flowing context, with each piece encouraging reflection and introspection towards the collection as a …
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Three local artists FUSE talent for upcoming exhibition
A trio of contemporary artists are to exhibit their latest work in Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Brampton Museum and Art Gallery in January 2023. Sally Fitchard, Ian Mood, and Nick Moore are collaborating for the first time in an exhibition of ceramics and paintings called FUSE. The sculptor and artists met when they exhibited together at the Three …
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PHOTOS: Newcastle Lantern Parade
Arts company B arts worked with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, Amity Hub and local families to light up Newcastle Town Centre on Saturday 3rd December. Newcastle Lantern Parade saw over 100 people processing through the town carrying their hand-made lanterns, accompanied by a live band. The procession also featured special sculptural illuminated works all following this year’s theme, …
Lantern procession to make a magical return
Following the success of last year’s event, local arts company B arts are working with Newcastle -under-Lyme BID, Amity Hub and local families to light up Newcastle Town Centre on Saturday 3rd December at 5pm. Newcastle Lantern Parade is a magical mid-winter experience in which people process through the town carrying their hand made lanterns, accompanied …
Earth Stories film festival and competition launches
Young filmmakers aged 16+ are being invited to submit their work for a new international film festival and competition run by Keele University’s School of Media and Film. Earth Stories, a student-led initiative, will present new and inspirational stories addressing climate change revealing pathways for a more sustainable future, and aspiring young filmmakers who are …
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