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Staffordshire Outdoor Artists, Public Artists & Makers, Check out this wonderful opportunity to work with Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles at Cannock Chase -
Wayfinding Wonders Project
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#ArtistOpportunity #Staffordshire #CannockChase @ihluk_
Staffordshire’s Young #PoetsCompetition theme #WinterisCalling for young people age 8-16 who live or go to school/college in #Staffordshire Email your poem max 30 lines for chance to win book voucher & poetry workshop. Send to [email protected] by 13th Dec
ALT 'Winter is calling' with falling autumn leaves with frosted edging and young person paused and thinking
So exciting - not long to go now until we have a new History Centre for Staffordshire 🙌🙌🤩
We’re counting down the days until the new Staffordshire History Centre opens its doors on 6 November 📜🖼️
In two weeks, you’ll be able to explore over 1,000 years of Staffordshire’s rich history.
Find out more: staffordshirehistorycentre.b…
@ArchandHeritage
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New 'Girls Can' project in #Bentilee area!!
#halfterm Free activities @SoTCityCouncil @StokeontrentBID @HouseProject10 @Sotlive @SusanEMoffat @Aida_S_Haughton @Bentilee_Vols – at Stoke-on-Trent, England
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Discover the Benefits of Creative Wellbeing!
Unlock the power of creativity to boost your health and happiness - free taster programme with local creatives! #CannockLibrary Starts Mon 11 Nov–Mon 16 Dec 1:30– 3:30
01543 334525 or [email protected] to book
ALT Creative Wellbeing Workshops
Introducing Scarlett Ward as Staffordshire's New Poet Laureate! Scarlett will also be mentoring the fabulous new Young Poet Laureate Harry Fletcher. Congratulations to both 👏👏 #Staffordshire #Poetry youtu.be/mxnCbBeA--k?si=Ces1… @FawnPress
It’s #StaffordshireYoungPoetLaureate selection day and we are bowled over by these talented young poets 🙌😵 it’s such a privilege to listen to their wonderful poetry - the new Young Poet Laureate will be announced on #NationalPoetryDay 👏👏👏👏 @StaffsLibraries @StaffordshireCC
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Here are some awesome shots from #TheFestivalOfBrilliant! 📷
Every artist and performer was a delight to host over the weekend! 📷
Pictured:
@frankcottrell_b
@StevenLenton
@NadiaShireen
@TitforTatCircus
Photos by Jenny Harper Photography – at Biddulph, England
ALT A Tent And Flags Outside With A Crowd
ALT Four People Around A Bookcase With Flamethrowers
ALT Three People Recording A Podcast
ALT A Man On Stage In Front Of A Large Crowd
Had the most magical time at the #FestivalOfBrilliant today with @StaffsLibraries & @OUTSIDE_arts a great atmosphere, lots of giggles, awesome authors, #marvellousmakers, tantalising tales & engaging performances 👏well done everyone involved - Absolutely brilliant!! 🤩
What better way to begin a summer of reading than a festival of children's authors, illustrators, artists, performers, readings & activities? - a feast for the imagination #TheFestivalOfBrilliant this wkend! #MarvellousMakers #SummerReadingChallenge @StaffsLibraries @OUTSIDE_arts
The Festival Of Brilliant isn’t all about books, here are some examples of what acts we have to offer! The acts range from performances, storytelling, costume characters & many more!
Link for more info: outsidearts.org/events/the-f…
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The van full of work ready to install in a book inspired installation for @OUTSIDE_arts #festivalofbrilliant on 12th and 13th July at Biddulph Old Hall.
Ps I will be at 'The Festival of Brilliant' THIS Saturday (13th July) running a FREE drop in art activity for @StokeCEP
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#TheFestivalOfBrilliant week begins! 🎉
We have a wonderful BSL Interpreter for a variety of the shows happening at the festival!
These shows include:
The Island Of Brilliant Podcast
@StevenLenton
@frankcottrell_b
@NadiaShireen
@FRONTLINEdance1
@DavidGibb
Ella Kasperowicz – at Biddulph, England
ALT A Graphic Showing 2 People On A Desert Island With Books And 'The Island Of Brilliant' Text, And A Man Smiling.
ALT A Man Sat On A Chair And A Woman Smiling
ALT A Group Of People Pointing Ahead In A Shopping Precinct
ALT A Man Listening Through Headphones Open Mouthed, And A Woman Holding A Book And Smiling
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Today we welcome the new government. We look forward to meeting you in the coming weeks. We in the the library, information and knowledge sector are ready to help you build the economy of the future. #TrustLibraries cilip.org.uk/news/674510/Tru…
ALT CILIP 10 pledges to trust libraries
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Calling all Poets!
If you have a passion for #poetry & live or work in #Staffordshire, don’t miss this opportunity to become the next #StaffordshirePoetLaureate!
Apply by 2 Aug ask for a pack at [email protected]
@StaffsLibraries
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FRONTLINEdance – The Explorers! #CannockLibrary
31st July 2pm FREE
Places are limited, so please book your place in advance at the library :01543 334525 Email: [email protected]
@FRONTLINEdance1 @CityRugeley @CannockChaseDC
@StaffordshireCC
ALT @FRONTLINEdance1 Photos by www.outroslide.co.uk
We are delighted to announce the winning title for Staffs #YoungTeenFictionAwards 2024 is Scare Me by @TeriTerryWrites - ‘I am absolutely thrilled that Scare Me won…knowing it was voted for by readers - who I was writing for - makes it mean so much. Thank you & keep reading!’👏
ALT Scare Me book cover with a haunting image of girls face crying filling the page and a car falling into water underneath with stormy sky
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Join me THIS TIME NEXT WEEK (6th July, 10-11.30 or 1-2.30pm) for a FREE workshop at Biddulph Library @staffslibraries that is open to anyone of any age to make work for a book inspired installation for @OUTSIDE_arts #festivalofbrilliant (on 12/13 July at Biddulph Old Hall)
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The Festival Of Brilliant isn’t all about books, here are some examples of what acts we have to offer! The acts range from performances, storytelling, costume characters & many more!
Link for more info: outsidearts.org/events/the-f…
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A new children’s book festival organised by @OUTSIDE_arts, has announced the first of its line-up of authors, illustrators and artists.
The Festival of Brilliant takes place at Biddulph Old Hall on 12 & 13 July.
More: tinyurl.com/hv2t4nch
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🎉 The full programme for #TheFestivalOfBrilliant is now available to view! 🎉
Take a peek through and get excited!
Printed copies will be available on-site when you arrive at Biddulph Old Hall.
Link to full programme:
issuu.com/outsidearts/docs/t… – at Biddulph, England