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SUMMARY:Tickets still available - Debut Authors: Jodie Matthews and Ian Russell-Hsieh in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Our next talk in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be a conversation between two debut novelists: Cornish author Jodie Matthews and Cornwall-based author Ian Russell-Hsieh. Their books are two very different explorations of grief\, love and heritage and this conversation will be taking place on Saturday 20th July at 1.30pm. \nBoth of the books are available to borrow from the Library. Please email us if you would like to reserve either of the books. \n“Meet Me At The Surface” by Jodie Matthews\nMerryn grew up on the wilds of Bodmin moor\, raised by her mother and her aunt in an old farmhouse. Here\, the locals never leave the village\, fear for the future of their farms and cling desperately to the folkloric tales that are woven into their history. Except Merryn\, who has escaped to Manchester for university. When Merryn returns home for the memorial service of her ex-girlfriend Claud\, she finds her childhood home stranger and more secretive than ever. MEET ME AT THE SURFACE weaves myth with queer folk horror in an unforgettable mystery that introduces an exciting new voice in fiction. \n“I’m New Here” by Ian Russell-Hsieh\nFired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend\, Taiwanese-British photographer Sean flies to Taipei to seek oblivion. Lost in the neon heat of his parents’ homeland\, though\, all he finds is alienation. Then\, a chance encounter with a mysterious older man draws him into a friendship where the terms of engagement are quickly\, ominously blurred. I’M NEW HERE is a thrilling\, hallucinatory debut and masterclass in unreliable narration. \nTickets are still available. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 for a ticket.  Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/debut-authors-jodie-matthews-and-ian-russell-hsieh-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20241119T100000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T131504Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Revealing The Morrab Library: Poetry and Porcelain with artists in Residence Rebecca Harvey & Lucy Sparrow
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. Please note that this talk has been postponed to Wednesday 29th January 2025\, 2pm. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to come along to this revised date. \nOur penultimate talk of the year in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be from our Artists in Residence\, Lucy Sparrow and Rebecca Harvey. This will take place on Wednesday 11th December at 2pm. \nThe Morrab Library is more than books. Whilst it isan archive of treasures revealing the past\, it also embraces the contemporary and speaks to the future. \nPoet Lucy Sparrow and ceramicist Rebecca Harvey spent time exploring and responding to the wonders of this special place over the course of a year. \nYou’re warmly invited to an illustrated talk and conversation discussing their time spent as Artists in Residence\, as well as a reading of Lucy’s poems. \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 2nd December. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/revealing-the-morrab-library-poetry-and-porcelain-with-artists-in-residence-rebecca-harvey-lucy-sparrow/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20241124T082911Z
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SUMMARY:Going to Ground: an evening with Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan
DESCRIPTION:at the Acorn Theatre\, Wednesday 26th February 2025\, 7:30 pm\nJoin authors and two great friends of the library\, Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan in conversation as they celebrate Philip’s new book\, Under a Metal Sky. They will talk about the cultures of Cornwall and Ireland\, the interplay of nature and mythology\, and Tim’s current travel book project. \nThe Morrab Library is delighted to be hosting this event\, and proceeds from ticket sales will support the ongoing care and preservation of our special place. \nLibrary Patron Philip Marsden is an acclaimed author of history and travel literature\, having written books like The Crossing Place and Rising Ground\, which explore themes from global journeys to local Cornish landscapes. His new work\, Under a Metal Sky delves into mining histories in Cornwall and ends in the Caucasus\, examining humanity’s uneasy relationship with natural resources. \nTim Hannigan\, a Cornish writer with a background in journalism\, has authored books on Indonesian history and Cornish culture\, including The Granite Kingdom. He divides his time between Cornwall and Ireland\, where he teaches\, and is currently working on a new book about a 500-mile walk across Ireland that explores historical access to the countryside. \nTickets to what will be a fascinating evening are now available exclusively through the Acorn Theatre. Use this link to buy tickets\, or drop by their box office to purchase them. Tickets will be sold on a Pay What You Can basis\, between £10 – £18\, with student tickets just £5. \nBuy tickets here. \nOur friends from the Edge of the World Bookshop will be selling copies of Philip’s and Tim’s books in the Acorn bar at the event. \nWe hope you can join us\, and enjoy what will be a wonderful evening whilst supporting our library.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/going-to-ground-an-evening-with-philip-marsden-and-tim-hannigan-2/
LOCATION:The Acorn Theatre
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20250715T150011Z
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SUMMARY:Landmarks and Legends - a talk by Linda Camidge
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin writer\, performer\, historian and library volunteer Linda Camidge for what will be a fascinating talk. \nSince moving into Penzance and starting to research the history of the town 30 years ago\, Linda has amassed a million words. She plans to use the information – much of which was gathered from the Morrab Library – to produce a short series of books: ‘Histories of Penzance’. Each published chapter will have a digital ‘companion text’\, giving further information\, updates and links. \nThe first volume\, Landmarks and Legends\, has recently been published. It looks in detail at some of the sites and stories that have made Penzance what it is: expect Sir Humphry and his various legacies\, the ‘Battlefields’ – and how St. Anthony got his own\, special Gardens. \nThis is a second chance to enjoy the presentation given on July 2nd as part of Penzance Literary Festival. Copies of the book will be available to buy at the special discounted price of £15 (cash or cheque) . \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Wednesday 30 July.  \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/landmarks-and-legends-a-talk-by-linda-camidge/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20250924T133050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T091012Z
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SUMMARY:In My Element - a talk by Claire Lucas
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur next Library talk will be with Claire Lucas presenting\, “In My Element” – Stories and Images From the Library. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Saturday 18th October. \nClaire  will reflect on her time as Artist in Residence at The Morrab Library. She will talk about her project “In My Element”\, where she spent time with her sketchbook and journal\, collecting stories and images from members\, visitors\, staff and volunteers. \nClaire sought insight into what the library means to them\, how it provides a safe haven to those seeking to deepen their connection to their creative self\, and finding their way back home to themselves through books\, memories\, community and creative pursuits. Claire will share stories and images from the people she met throughout her residency\, highlighting what makes our library such a special place. \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Wednesday 8th October. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). \nRefreshments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/in-my-element-a-talk-by-claire-lucas/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20250805T150025Z
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Library Talks | Mrs Dalloway\, The Centenary Year: ‘Art\, Modernism & War’
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This talk is fully booked. \nOur next Library talk comes from returning speaker\, Sarah Latham-Phillips\, MA. On Wednesday 10th December (2pm-3pm) she will be speaking about Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway in the centenary year of the novel. \nSarah’s illustrated talk will place Virginia Woolf in the context of Modernism and the contemporary art and literature scene\, explaining briefly the key changes from Victorian to Modernist literature. \nShe will then highlight these new modernist ideas in Woolf’s writing of Mrs Dalloway: stream of consciousness\, rhythm\, time\, multiple viewpoints\, fragmentation\, perspective\, psychology and light and reflection. She will also consider  the subjects of war\, shell shock and London. \nIllustrating her talk\, Sarah will use the ideas of Roger Fry\, Clive Bell and the Post Impressionist Exhibitions in London of 1910 and 1912\, the influences particularly of Picasso\, Matisse and Cezanne and will add some stunning First World War paintings by CRW Nevinson and Paul Nash\, amongst others. \nSarah Latham Phillips\, MA is a member of the executive council of the Virginia Woolf Society of Great Britain\, a freelance lecturer in Art History and English Literature\, and has published on Virginia Woolf as a Cubist Writer. \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closed on Monday 18th August. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/12487/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20260215T102310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T093338Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter From The Storm: Cornish Saints and Winter Tales - a workshop and talk
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Evie Bond on Saturday 14th March for a talk and workshop\, as she explores the tales of Cornish saints who offered protection and guidance through wild winter weather. \nEvie will talk on the legends of saints whose stories speak of storms weathered\, seas calmed\, and winter’s passing. \nFollowing the presentation\, and inspired by these stories\, you will create small artworks using copper foil embossing. \nThis event offers an atmospheric blend of history\, storytelling and creativity before the arrival of spring— perfect for those who love hearing unique Cornish stories. \nBooking:\nTickets cost £15\, including supplies for the workshop\, and spaces can be booked directly with Evie via email at : cornwallhist@outlook.com
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/shelter-from-the-storm-cornish-saints-and-winter-tales-a-workshop-and-talk/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Talk,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Evie Bond":MAILTO:cornwallhist@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20260224T095129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T095129Z
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SUMMARY:Library Talk: ‘Dartmoor Elements – the ecological poems and play extracts of Mark Beeson’ by Tom Greeves
DESCRIPTION:Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicist and primatologist. From 1989-2022 he was artistic director of Manaton & East Dartmoor Theatre (MED Theatre) which he founded. Mark’s greatest legacy is his creative and ecological writing of poetry and plays relating to Dartmoor. As long ago as 1980 his epic poem – The Walk – won a prize in an international poetry competition\, where it was admired by Ted Hughes\, Seamus Heaney\, Charles Causley and Philip Larkin. \nDartmoor Elements (published in 2025) brings together 133 of Mark’s poems and poetic play extracts\, which are intimate reflections on his familiar environment of Dartmoor\, drawing on decades of keen observation of his surroundings and of the creatures (both animal and human) who inhabit it\, as well as on his deep knowledge of the moor’s folklore and culture. With Gillian Webster\, Tom Greeves edited Dartmoor Elements\, which forms the most significant collection of Dartmoor poetry ever published. The poems are accessible and often deeply moving\, and contain much ecological wisdom.   \nTICKETS \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot.The balot closes on Monday 9th March. \nEntery to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support the library (suggested £5). \nRefrehments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talk-dartmoor-elements-the-ecological-poems-and-play-extracts-of-mark-beeson-by-tom-greeves/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122029
CREATED:20260331T130522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T130610Z
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SUMMARY:Kernow to the Crystal Palace: Mary Kelynack’s Extraordinary Journey - a talk from Pamela Vass.
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nIn August 1851 a curiously dressed\, elderly woman was seen trudging along Southampton High Street. Passers by couldn’t fail to notice her\, she wore a huge beaver bonnet and carried a corracle-like basket on her back. She was a Cornish fisherwoman\, she said\, in her 84th year\, and was walking to London from the Land’s End to see the Great Exhibition. \n\n\nMary Kelynack spent her entire life in the small community of Newlyn in the far west of Cornwall. Yet she became so inspired by the wonders of the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace that she resolved to go. Travelling by steamer\, coach or train was beyond her means but there was one thing she could do – walk. \n\n\nBefore long she had become quite a celebrity – noticed at the Great Exhibition\, taking tea with the Lord Mayor\, interviewed by the Illustrated London News\, modelled by a famous sculptor\, having a song and a polka named after her… and even greeting the Queen. \n\n\n\n\nThis illustrated presentation reveals the truth behind the Cornish legend that is Mary Kelynack\, covering her extraordinary journey\, her adventures in London and her final\, and previously unreported\, adventure. \nTICKETS \n\n\n\nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. \n\n\nPlease email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 6th April. \n\n\nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). \n\n\nRefreshments will be provided after the talk. \n\n\nCopies of Pamela’s book will be sold at the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/kernow-to-the-crystal-palace-mary-kelynacks-extraordinary-journey-a-talk-from-pamela-vass-wednesday-15th-april/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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