John Harris Talk – Cornishman, Poet, Miner & Methodist Preacher..

by | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized

On Saturday the 24th March, the library will be the fitting venue for a talk on the life and works of John Harris. The speakers, from the John Harris Society, are in fact the great-nephews of the Cornish poet. The event has been organised by Kerri Bridgeman from Truro-Penwith College. Both members & non-members are most welcome & there will be tea & biscuits after the talk.  

 

MORRAB LIBRARY WRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

by | Mar 14, 2018 | 200 year, Events, Morrab Library

Submission dates: 20th Feb –  21st April

Writing Competition:
Lands end – a piece of creative writing reflecting contemporary life
in Cornwall.

Judges – Katrina Naomi, Des Hannigan & Linda Cleary.
Prose, poetry, fiction & non-fiction entries welcome.
750 word limit,
Age range 16-21.
£100 1st prize;
£75 2nd prize;
£50 3rd prize;
+ a year’s library membership & a slot in the 2018 Pz Litfest for the winners.