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We’re All in it Together – Grist anthology launch

Wed 30 Mar 2022

We’re All in it Together – Grist anthology launch

Come along to the launch of the new Grist Books anthology, We’re All in it Together: Poems for a DisUnited Kingdom. We’re All in it Together is a brilliant new poetry collection that explores the fault lines of nation.....Read more

Spoken Word in the UK

Thu 31 Mar 2022

Spoken Word in the UK

Celebrated performance poets Rose Condo, Kate Fox and Sundra Lawrence discuss a new comprehensive anthology exploring the vast array of different styles and characteristics that make spoken word performance in the UK uni.....Read more

Open Mic hosted by Talking Zebras

Thu 31 Mar 2022

Open Mic hosted by Talking Zebras

Join local writing group Talking Zebras for a welcoming Open Mic session in our Festival Hub. Bring your poems and other short works to read out in front of a receptive audience or simply come along to listen and enjo.....Read more

SCRAPtastic Stories

Sat 02 Apr 2022

SCRAPtastic Stories

Join fairandfunky for SCRAPtastic Stories – a creative, crafty story session. Enjoy readings of Someone Swallowed Stanley, a brilliant children’s book with a strong environmental message about littering, and make a je.....Read more

Northerners: A History

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Northerners: A History

One of the foremost experts in British regional and national affairs, Brian Groom talks about his new book Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day, the definitive biography of the north of England as .....Read more

WORKSHOP: Illustrating Children’s Books with Onyinye Iwu

Sat 02 Apr 2022

WORKSHOP: Illustrating Children’s Books with Onyinye Iwu

Ever fancied producing a children’s book? Open to adults and families alike, this interactive workshop with artist Onyinye Iwu will introduce you to children’s book illustration, with an additional focus on representatio.....Read more

ONLINE: The Joy of Being Selfish with Michelle Elman

Sat 02 Apr 2022

ONLINE: The Joy of Being Selfish with Michelle Elman

Accredited life coach and creator of the campaign ‘Scarred Not Scared’ gives honest and compassionate advice from her latest book: The Joy of Being Selfish: Why you need boundaries and how to set them. Is your friend.....Read more

Weighted Words

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Weighted Words

Performances by West Yorkshire writers from the Peepal Tree Inscribe Readers and Writers Group, as featured in Weighted Words, a new anthology of rich and wide-ranging work, edited by Jacob Ross. With Malika Booker, B.....Read more

Poetry Slam

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Poetry Slam

From 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm come and see 10 amazing poets battle through spoken word to see who will be crowned the HLF 2022 Slam Champ. Expect to be entertained, moved, lifted and transported by competitive poetry! Hosted .....Read more

WORKSHOP: Let’s Do Words!: Writing for Wellbeing and Resilience

Sun 03 Apr 2022

WORKSHOP: Let’s Do Words!: Writing for Wellbeing and Resilience

Join Bethan Rees to explore the world of wellbeing-based creative writing, where the goal is: “I have written something down”… That’s it, you win! Creative writing for wellbeing allows you to explore your feelings, th.....Read more

Landscape and Setting with Joanne Harris & Rupert Thomson

Sun 03 Apr 2022

Landscape and Setting with Joanne Harris & Rupert Thomson

Celebrated authors Joanne Harris and Rupert Thomson discuss ideas around place, landscape and belonging in their work. From the rural north of England and traditional French village life to 17th-century Florence, 19th.....Read more

Book Launch – Four Letter Words

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Book Launch – Four Letter Words

Award-winning novelist, poet and playwright Michael Stewart launches his gritty and blackly comic new collection of short fiction Four Letter Words, exploring twin contemporary urban dystopias: work and home. The firs.....Read more

Sing in t'valley | Harmony singing taught by ear

Fri 08 Sep to Fri 08 Dec 2017 (3 months)

Sing in t'valley | Harmony singing taught by ear

Sing your heart out & your socks off in these fun & friendly harmony singing sessions. For people aged 18+ No audition, solo singing or music reading required. All songs taught by ear. Come to one, come to some or c.....Read more

Think Gigs | Take your brain out for the night

Thu 10 May 2018

Think Gigs | Take your brain out for the night

Talk by Susie Godsil, drama piece by Sameena Hussain and the opportunity to join an open discussion with Susie. You are welcome to join us at any time but seating is limited so we recommend that you arrive early. The.....Read more

PRISON(ER)S 'R' US | Think Gigs

Thu 08 Nov 2018

PRISON(ER)S 'R' US | Think Gigs

PRISON(ER)S 'R' US | Think Gigs THU 8 NOV Free entry - donations welcome Doors open 7PM Talk begins 7:30PM The way we treat our prisoners says a lot about the kind of society we are. Crime, its causes and conseq.....Read more

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