Festival
Events
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Peachick StoryTown
Corsham Library Corsham Library, Springfield Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomStep into Corsham’s StoryTown and bring it to life with your own weird and wonderful creations. If you love having fun with stories, this is for you. Stay for minutes, stay all day – it’s going to be exciting! Email: info@peahenpublishing for more information. Suitable for ages 5-11. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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The Anarchist’s Mobile Library
The Pound Arts Pound Arts, Pound Pill, Corsham, United KingdomGo on an adventure through the pages of the most exciting children’s books in history, and meet extraordinary characters, all inside a retro, pop-up caravan! An interactive show for families, encouraging children to see literature in a new light, to take control of their own destiny and imagine new endings to the stories around them. For ages 5+. Box Office: [read more...]
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Coffee, Cake, and a Story Quiz
Corsham Bookshop 16 Martingate, High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomCorsham Bookshop is celebrating StoryTown with coffee and cake and a Story Quiz. Drop in for a quick cup and a slice of something delicious and test your knowledge on our devilish questions. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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A Show of Hands/Letterpress Relay Part Two
Michael Turner Albion Press Room Corsham Court, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomFollowing on from Friday’s workshops, this session (maximum of six people) will enable you to print your collective Corsham- themed poster on the University’s 1840’s Albion hand press under the guidance of Tim Jollands – you will get your own copy to take home with you. Email: t.jollands@bathspa.ac.uk for booking and further information. *Attendance at this workshop is dependent on [read more...]
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Your Corsham Stories: Step Back in Time
Corsham Almshouses The 17th Century Almshouse and Schoolroom, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomVisit a unique place, steeped in history and discover the story of Corsham’s Almshouses. What was life – and school – like 350 years ago? * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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Your Corsham Stories: A Walk with Mr Corsham
Corsham Bookshop 16 Martingate, High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin Julian Carosi, local historian and author of Corsham Revealed and Corsham Revealed More for a walk with a difference along the High Street and The Avenue. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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The Poetic Imagination
Corsham Town Hall Corsham Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin local artist Helen Garrett (info@helengarrett.org) and use goose feather quills and Chinese ink to take natural form as your starting place and inspiration and allow writing to emerge naturally from the connection with material and the power of your imagination. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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A Show of Hands/Letterpress Relay Part Two
Michael Turner Albion Press Room Corsham Court, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomFollowing on from Friday’s workshops, this session (maximum of six people) will enable you to print your collective Corsham- themed poster on the University’s 1840’s Albion hand press under the guidance of Tim Jollands – you will get your own copy to take home with you. Email: t.jollands@bathspa.ac.uk for booking and further information. *Attendance at this workshop is dependent on [read more...]
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Content Collaboration
Corsham Library Corsham Library, Springfield Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomWhat kind of stories could you tell if you weren’t in charge of the words? Let local poet and Young Adult writer Luke Palmer be your guide as you cross and recross the language line between writer and editor, between being the words’ master and their servant. Contact LCPalmerpoet@gmail.com to book. Suitable for ages 11+. * This event is part [read more...]
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The Secret Code of Paintings
Corsham Town Hall Corsham Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomJohn Parker, of The John Parker Gallery, will be sharing the story of the Old Masters, symbolism in painting and the messages hidden on the canvas. Email: john@theparkergallery.co.uk to book and for more information * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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