Ben Barkow will be reading some poems that he has written about his family's experiences during the Holocaust, especially his great aunt Hilde and her siblings, who included his grandfather. He will introduce the poems with a description of the background and how he came to write them. Ben Barkow was born in Berlin but […]
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Saturday 10 February 1:30-3:30pm, £10/person. All equipment provided, plus refreshments. Learn the basic strokes of brush lettering and how these come together to form letters and words. The session will feature lowercase brush script plus a brief introduction to other ways you can use brush pens. Booking is essential for all workshops. Email e.farley27@gmail.com. Emma is […]
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James Lee will be giving a talk about his latest novel at Morrab Library on Saturday 10th February. Topsy & Co. is centred on the life of one of the most iconic figures of the 19th century - William Morris. It shines a light on the network of writers and artists connected to him (e.g. […] |
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One of our brilliant volunteers, Guy English, will be giving a talk entitled 'The Holy Wells of Cornwall' at Morrab Library on Wednesday 14th February (2pm). This is a story of searching for Cornwall’s Holy Wells, first in chance encounters, then by turns curiously, obsessively, finally doggedly. For five years Guy English and his late wife Catharine […] |
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Do you hate having your hair washed? Do you wish your parents would just leave you and your hair alone? If that’s how you feel you’ll love this story about Hugh Shampoo a boy who will NOT wash his hair! Jan will be reading Karen George’s story ‘Hugh Shampoo’. Join our storytelling session with Jan […] |
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This is a project to create a huge art quilt. The project aims to raise awareness of the loss of biodiversity, explore the nearly 300 kinds of bees we have in this country and help people develop their embroidery skills. It is a long term project and it is hoped that the final artwork will […] |
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Alongside conventional children’s books, where pictures and stories entertain and educate, there are novelty formats, where pictures transform themselves, come to life on the page, pop up off the page, break into sound or invite interactive participation through an array of gimmicks. Tens of millions of children have lifted flaps to solve the Where’s Spot? […] |
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1:30-3:30pm. £10/person. Bring your own notebook. Refreshments provided. Optional £5 starter pack for newbies featuring a notebook, pen, and roll of washi tape This monthly workshop is an opportunity for people to get together and journal in a safe space with plenty of goodies to play with. There is a loose structure, with templates, tips, […] |
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Mark Cottle returns to the ACORN Theatre in Penzance for an evening of illustrated talks. The event focuses on two leaders in very different times and places – Elizabeth I and Winston Churchill. Both were to face invasion and defeat. Both succeeded against the odds. The illustrated talks focus on the life, times and leadership […]
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