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Poetry
Part One: Rasa Workshop
On Zoom , United KingdomA two-part workshop, please attend both dates. Sylvia Clare will guide you through the Rasa style of writing. Please book your place by emailing qancreativewriting@gmail.com and Sylvia will host the event on Zoom. Wednesday 14th February 2024 7-9pm British time . Wednesday 21st February 2024 7-9pm British time. Sylvia describes the format here, so the
Part Two: Rasa Workshop
On Zoom , United KingdomA two-part workshop, please attend both dates. Sylvia Clare will guide you through the Rasa style of writing. Please book your place by emailing qancreativewriting@gmail.com and Sylvia will host the event on Zoom. Wednesday 14th February 2024 7-9pm British time . Wednesday 21st February 2024 7-9pm British time. Sylvia describes the format here, so the
Creative Writing Group Drop in Space
Zoom , United KingdomAn open, unfacilitated space for Creative Writing Group members to meet and chat. No breakout rooms, open from 8am to 9pm every first Friday of the month. Please request the passcode from qancreativewriting@gmail.com
Draw Breath: Poetry on a Summer Evening
Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston Fairfield East, Kingston, United Kingdom'Draw Breath' by Quaker poet Geoffrey Weeden describes the experience of a Quaker meeting for worship, and was the inspiration for the Geoffrey Weeden Poetry Prize, held in 2023. Geoffrey Weeden was part of a vibrant tradition of Quaker poets, including U.A. Fanthorpe, Philip Gross, and Basil Bunting. On Thursday 13th June, prize winners will
Poetry: Post atomic glossaries with Antony Owen
Friends House Euston London Friends House, London, London, United KingdomPeace Poet Antony Owen joins us in the Friends House Library for the launch of his latest compilation, Post Atomic Glossaries. We will hear from Antony and explore the intersections between poetry and peace work.
Stories, Music, Poetry, Cake
NORWICH Friends Meeting House Upper Goat Lane, NorwichTickets by donation (£10 suggested) via Eventbrite or on the door Fundraiser for three legal challenges to government breaking its own law re carbon emissions of planned developments
An Evening Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Sands Films Studios Rotherhithe, St Marychurch Street, London, United KingdomA live performance in London which will also be livestreamed and available online for a while afterwards. At SANDS FILMS STUDIOS, Rotherhithe, London SE16 4HZ. THE PRIEST’S TALE - with Michael Mears and violinist Chihiro Ono will be followed by ANTONY OWEN – Peace Poet, discussing and reading from his work. 'The bravest British poet
Creative Writing Group: In Conversation with Loraine Masiya Mponela
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin a great presentation by Loraine. Loraine Masiya Mponela is known to QARN members through participation in events, and especially her poetry. She is as busy as ever ... more recently she was granted refugee status and now works for Migrant Voice. On her 50th birthday she published her second book of poetry 'Now I
Creative Writing Group: Poetry Workshop with Peter Street
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Peter Street for a poetry workshop. Peter has published multiple books and also writes as a war poet. He has overcome challenges and offers great insight. This Guardian article describes Peter’s writing career. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/dec/17/peter-street-poetry ‘His life story is that of an itinerant autodidact, with shades of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and Thomas Hardy's Jude.
Children’s reading monthly sessions
Friends House Euston London Friends House, London, London, United KingdomHosted by Quaker Bookshop and Quaker Life, we now offer a monthly hour of reading led by one of our volunteers, who brings the magic of children's books to life. Join us for exciting stories that inspire a love of reading and create an opportunity to make new friends! The next date will be the