Cumbria Readers' and Writers' Day
Cumbria County Council's Library Service is inviting budding bards to Bassenthwaite's beautiful Higham Hall for a special readers and writers day with some of the region's best poets.
The county council's 'Write Read' event, which takes place from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 19 August, is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a passion for poetry to take part in readings, discussions and workshops with local literary luminaries Marvyn Cheeseman, Meg Peacocke, Jacob Polley and John Siddique.
Poetry in motion is also being provided in the form of a mobile library which will give people the chance to become Library Service members as well as offering the chance to browse and borrow from a wide selection of books.
Councillor Roger Bingham, Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member responsible for libraries, says the Write Read event is a great way for people to indulge their love of literature. "This is wonderful opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the region's best poets in the beautiful surroundings of Higham Hall. For the Library Service it is a good way to reach out to potential new members and display just a small selection of the growing range of books and other items which are available to borrow from libraries across the county," he said.
The cost of the day is £25 and includes lunch and free entry in a special literary quiz with the chance to win a £25 book token.
Bookings should be sent to:
The Write Read, Grange over Sands Library
Grange Fell Road
Grange over Sands
LA11 6BQ
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