Create war verses at poetry sessions

Writers keen to follow in the footsteps of Wilfred Owen can hone their own war-themed verses at special creative writing workshops.

Led by famous local poet Deborah Tyler-Bennett, the free events coincide with National Poetry Day and encourage participants to write their own poems based on objects and images.

Anyone wanting to take part in the creative writing workshops must book a place – details are below:

• 6th October, Poetry workshop at Oadby Library – 10am to 12noon. Tel. 0116 305 8761
• 6th October, Poetry workshop at Market Harborough Library – 2pm to 4pm. Tel. 0116 305 3627
• 15th October, Creative writing workshop at The Record Office 10.30am – 3pm. Tel. 0116 257 1080

Juggle with words at circus-themed writing workshops

Children aged between 4 and 12 years-old can drop in for free to juggle with words, explore the stars of the circus and clown about with language at events in Wigston, Hinckley and Loughborough next week, all of which are free.

Poet and storyteller Lindsey Warnes Carroll will encourage children to write their own verses based on recipes, shapes and Japanese haiku, at the Record Office in Wigston on Wednesday 17th August between 10am and 12noon and between 2pm and 4pm. For more information call 0116 2571080.

On the same day at Loughborough Library, writer Alison Mott will be guiding young minds through the world of words via the fun of the Big Top between 2pm and 4pm. For more information call 0116 3052420.

Husband and wife poet team Sue Mackrell and David McCormack will also be running a creative writing workshop in Hinckley Library on Thursday the 18th of August between 10am and 12:30pm and between 2pm and 4pm. For more information call 0116 305 3624.

Coalville Library Limerick Competition Winners Announced

Coalville Library received over 30 excellent entries which were of a very high standard.  Staff had a hilarious time judging the limericks, creating a lot of fun and laughter in the library!  The public are invited to view the winning entries and those highly commended on display at Coalville Library until the end of November.

http://www.leics.gov.uk/coalville_library

The winners are:

Under 16
Meghan Leach, aged 7 of Coalville
There was a young boy from Derby,
Who was incredibly mardy.
He threw himself on the floor,
And gave out a roar,
Because someone had stolen his ‘Barbie’!

Adult
Mr. B.A. Wardle of Whitwick
There was a young man from Coalville,
Who swallowed a musical pill.
When he burped he played swing,
But the funniest thing,
Was his tonsils just couldn’t keep still!

Highly commended:

Under 16
Sarah Hoyles, aged 10 of Coalville
Millie Fairbrother and family, aged 2 of Coalville
Hannah Duker aged 11 of Whitwick

Adults
Malcolm Tudor of Coalville
Wendy Davis of Whitwick

Half-term poetry fun at new Barwell Library

Children are being invited to Barwell Library in Leicestershire to join in with some half-term fun. 

 

 

The library is hosting a FREE special poetry and activity event.  The ‘Gavin Grass Head Poetry’ event which is aimed at 5-11 year olds is taking place on Monday 18^th October between 2.30pm – 4pm.  Children can come along and make their very own grass head character and have a go at writing some poetry too!

Due to the popularity of this event, booking is essential.  For more details or to book a place please visit or call Barwell Library: 0116 305 3547.

www.leics.gov.uk/libraries

There was a young lady from Coalville…

Budding poets with a sense of humour can enter a limerick competition at Coalville Library as part of National Poetry Day, with different prizes for adults and children.

A limerick is a funny poem with a good rhythm and a great punch line. An individual or group may enter as many limericks as they like, but a different limerick must be written for each entry.

The competition is free to enter, open to everyone and will run from Friday 8th October 2010, through half term until Friday 22nd October 2010.

Prizes will be three free hires of DVDs for the best entry from those over 16 years and a £10 Amazon voucher for the best entry from children aged 16 and under.

For more information please contact Coalville Library on 0116 305 3565.

www.leics.gov.uk/libraries

How do I love thee? Count the ways at Blaby Library.

The lyrical yearnings of poets from Shakespeare and Marlowe right up until modern writers like Carol Ann Duffy will be explored by popular speaker Helen Peden as she unravels the world of love poetry in a live talk.

In this entertaining and light-hearted look at love poetry, both from established literary canon and more modern works, Helen will show how love is not always portrayed as we might expect.

This talk will be held at Blaby Library on Wednesday 14th July, between 7.00pm and 8.00pm. Tickets cost £2 each and include refreshments as you arrive. You can buy tickets from Blaby Library now by visiting in person or phoning on 0116 3053516

Libraries in Blaby District organise a variety of talks on different topics – to find out about others that might interest you visit http://www.leics.gov.uk/blabyevents or ask at your library.

Relish ridiculous rhymes at local libraries

Fun-filled children’s events bursting with limericks, tongue-twisters and funny poetry are being held at local libraries.
Libraries in Earl Shilton and Newbold Verdon are running the after-school activities to celebrate National Poetry Day in October 2009.

At the sessions, which are free and open to youngsters aged between, five and nine year olds, children can play games, take part in craft activities and listen to funny poems.

Ridiculous Rhymes is being held at Newbold Verdon Library from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Wednesday, 7th October and at Earl Shilton Library, the event is running from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Thursday, 8th October.

For more information or to book a place, please contact the libraries on the numbers below:
Earl Shilton Library 0116 305 8392
Newbold Verdon Library 0116 0116 305 3661

Great news for members of reading groups and writing groups!

Leicestershire Libraries and Loughborough University have agreed a reduced price for all reading group and writing group members for next weekend’s Polyverse Poetry Festival.  The festival starts on Friday July 24th and ends on Sunday July 26th.

It’s a massive event, featuring over 40 poets, workshops and discussions…. and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy!

In recognition of the great support that the library service has given to the festival, prices have been reduced for reading group and writing group members: from £20 to £15 for the whole weekend, and from £10 to £7 for Saturday evening. 

Saturday will feature “Dreams of May”, a critically-acclaimed play-in-poetry, four of the best young writers from Leicestershire, plus Carol Ann Duffy. 

If you like poetry, write poetry, or are just tempted… this is a great opportunity to see an amazing line-up. For more details, visit the website http://artisanslibrary.ning.com

We look forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes from The Polyverse Team.