Festival
Events
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Pickwick Capers
Masonic Hall Bath Road, Near Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomThe 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.
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Tadpoles, Picnics and Schooldays
Corsham Library Corsham Library, Springfield Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomCome 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.
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A Show of Hands / Letterpress Relay Part One
Michael Turner Albion Press Room Corsham Court, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomCoinciding 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...]
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Your Corsham Stories: How to Tell Stories with your Smartphone
Digital Mansion The Mansion House, Pickwick Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin 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.
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Get Animated!
Corsham Library Corsham Library, Springfield Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomLet Corsham Institute’s experts teach you how to make a stop- motion animation using a smartphone (provided). Budding young animators aged 6-12 welcome! Maximum 10 places. https://corshamstopmotion.eventbrite.co.uk for details and booking * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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A Show of Hands / Letterpress Relay Part One
Michael Turner Albion Press Room Corsham Court, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomCoinciding 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...]
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Man on the Moon
The Pound Arts Pound Arts, Pound Pill, Corsham, United KingdomJoin 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.
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Children’s Book Fair
Corsham Library Corsham Library, Springfield Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomFun for all the family and a great chance to meet children’s authors and illustrators in person. Come and talk to Sharon Tregenza, Jak Harrison, Chris Vick, Sue Purkiss, Jasbinder Bilan and Julia Seal. There will be puzzles, games and workshops and wonderful books for tots to teens and in-betweens. Email: sharontregenza@gmail.com for details. * This event is part of [read more...]
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Your Corsham Stories: I Heart Corsham
Martingate Centre Martingate Centre, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomCome 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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Your Corsham Stories: Memories on Film
Red Forge Studios 9A Station Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, United KingdomIf you’d like to be filmed telling your own Corsham story, here’s your chance. Book a time and come along to Red Forge Studios for a few minutes to tell us your local anecdotes. Whether they’re amusing, quirky, surprising or heartfelt, we want to hear from you. Email: michael@redforgestudios.net to book. * This event is part of Corsham StoryTown.
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