Come along and tell us why you love Corsham. Perhaps you adored Poldark, or maybe the peacocks are your thing! Write out a card and we’ll share the love around our wonderful town. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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Man on the Moon
Join poet and story-teller Keisha Thompson on a journey through space and time, fuelled by love, fear and afro-futurism. In one evening, you’ll travel from Manchester to the moon – and back! Suitable for ages 12+ Box Office: www.poundarts.org.uk or 01249 701628 * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Your Corsham Stories: How to Tell Stories with your Smartphone
Join Matt Parker, Chief Storyteller and founder of Images with Stories (imageswithstories.com), on a guided location hunt around Corsham and discover how to get creative with your smartphone and use free editing app Snapseed. Maximum 20 places. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Writing Creative Project Proposals
Let Paper Nations give you guidance on writing proposals using the Writer’s Cycle. The workshop will explore how to start and keep going with your project as well as where to find funding. Led by Lucy Sweetman, writer and Senior Lecturer. Email: writers@papernations.org for further information and to book. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Tadpoles, Picnics and Schooldays
Come and see the display inspired by local writer June Wentland’s project capturing childhood reminiscences. Whatever your age, maybe you’ll be inspired to produce some words yourself? No need to bring anything except your memories. Email: june_mw@yahoo.co.uk for more information. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
Pickwick Capers
The Pickwick Association and Corsham Regis Primary School join forces for a Dickensian story-telling spectacular. Come along for Victorian performances, songs and readings and prepare to learn more about Pickwick and its connection to Mr Dickens! Email: mmforbeseldridge@gmail.com for more information. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
A Show of Hands / Letterpress Relay Part One
Coinciding with the culmination of ‘A Show of Hands’, a wonderful exhibition of posters inspired by the printer’s fist, Bath Spa University invites you to take part in a ‘letterpress relay’ over two days to create a collaborative poster linked to Corsham. On the first day, using wood and metal type, you will participate in small, tutored workshops with Tim [read more…]
Spells + Sanctums, a free evening of poetry!
There isn’t long left to register your interest for Spells + Sanctums, a free evening of poetry co-hosted by Nia Davies and Rhea Seren Phillips. The event is on the 9th of September, 6-9pm at The Mall Room, Taliesin Create. Readers will include: John Goodby, Rhys Trimble, Eric Ngalle Charles, Mamta Sagar, Lee Prosser, Guinevere Clarke, Steven Hitchens, Tom Cheesman, [read more…]
Kent & Sussex Poetry Society Reading & Open Mic Night
Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* – Alison Brackenbury October 15th* – Maura Dooley November 19th* – Sarah Dugdale December 17th* – Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st – 3 Members Reading February 18th* – Martin Hayes March [read more…]
Script Writers Meet
Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.