News, Events and Readings
Best Words (And Music)
Poets from the Teynham-based 'Best Words, Best Order' poetry class will be reading at Teynham Library on 24 April, 11.00 am. They will be supported by music from Rachel Bradley, Bob Carling and Stephen Morris. More details here
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Book launch at Coffee and Corks
The next poetry event at Coffee and Corks, Palace St, Canterbury, is on March 7 at 6.30. It features readings from two new books from Conversation Paperpress: The Anatomist by Luigi Marchini and Adage Adagio by Christopher Hobday and David Nettleingham. Maggie Harris will also be reading, plus the usual open mic for poets.
Luigi, David and Christopher will also be reading from their pamphlets at an event at Faversham Library on 20 March. More details to follow.
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Conversation Poetry Quarterly - new edition out now
CPQ10 is now available to read online (or to download in basic pdf) at:
http://conversationpoetry.co.uk/downloads
The
first issue of the new decade sees poetry from Ali Abdolrezaei, Colin
Campbell Robinson, Jenna Cardinale, Tiziano Fratus, Nicky Gould,
Mohammed Hashas, Rona Laycock, Maria McCarthy, Michael Mirolla, Kate
Robinson, Jacob Russell, Karin Slater and Ian Stephen.
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Submissions
are now welcome for both a special African edition of the magazine
(CPQ11) and the next open editions (CPQ12 & 13).
Enjoy!
David Nettleingham (co-editor)
posted 31 January 2010
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Creative Writing Tuesday Readings
The new Creative Writing Tuesday Readings 'menu' is available now. These take place in Darwin College at the University of Kent. This term's offerings include Canterbury Laureate, Patience Agbabi, and Scarlett Thomas, author of The End of Mr Y and PopCo. The first reading is by China Mieville on 2 February.
posted 28 January 2010
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Dr Thursday's Medicine Show
The fabulous Dr Thursday's Medicine Show
has begun its monthly surgery in Whitstable at the Coach and Horses. A
literary and creative salon where you, the patient, make creative
conversation with the other salonniers. Make your next appointment with
the Doctor on Thursday 25 February 2010, 8pm. 'The Doctor was most
impressed with the quality of patients who attended his January Salon.
Next month, expect brilliant conversation with other local artists and
dance like no one's watching between chats with the magnificent
DJ Moogaloo.'
posted 28 January 2010
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Chatham Library Saturday 27 March 2010 at 2pm
A group of people affected by long term illness and various medical conditions, have been meeting to work creatively with their illnesses at Sunlight since April 2009. Their work tells stories of health, ill-health, diagnosis and acceptance and sharing moments of deep,
meditational silence and healing.
Some of the group will reading an extract from their work, and some
artwork will be displayed in the library. More information about the
group can be found on their webpage http://www.themomentisnow.org.uk
The event is free but please contact Chatham library to book your place
on 01634 337799 or chatham.library@medway.gov.uk
If you have any questions, please drop me a line
Thank you
Regards,
Sarah Jenkin, Community Librarian
Health and Social inclusion 01634 337349
posted 28 January 2010
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Swale Arts Bursary Awards evening
The 3rd Swale Arts Forum Bursary Award of £700 will be presented by the Mayor & Mayoress of Swale to a creative writer living and working in Swale. The award takes place on Saturday 6th February at the Sheppey Little Theatre Meyrick Road, Sheerness. Kent. ME12 2NX . It all starts at 6.30pm the bar will be open and light refreshments will be served. There will also be entertainment from Jamie Evenden – last years winner of the Performance Arts Award – singing from ‘4 of a Kind’, and short recitals from local poets and storytellers. Entrance is free. Plus there will loads of ‘networky’ opportunities.Everyone is very welcome. http://www.sheppeylittletheatre.org/
posted 21 January 2010
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Tom Hart Dyke
will be reading from ‘A Horticulturally Endowed Tale’ at Chatham Library on 2nd Feb, 7.30 pm. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance.
posted 21 January 2010
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Kazuo Ishiguro
is just one of the speakers from the Spring Lecture Series organised by Canterbury Christchurch University. His lecture is on March 24; tickets are available from 1 February.
posted 21 January 2010
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This from Swale Arts Forum: some dates for your diary
SUNDAY 31st JANUARY @ 4PM
The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin @ The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne - Rumpelstiltskin is back, bigger, madder and out for revenge! Having been cheated out of his rightful claim to the Queen's daughter, he returns in this wonderfully original sequel to the classic fairy tale. Will Rumpelstiltskin capture the heart of Princess Tootabel, or will he be thwarted by the Prince of the Golden Halls?
With a scary fairy, a handsome prince who proves he cannot be trusted with scissors, and a mechanical swan or two, Miracle Theatre will transport you to the heyday of Georgian theatre and the birth of pantomime.
Tickets £5 adults, £3.50 children, £15 family (2+2) Available from the Box Office on 01795 471140
Venue:- The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne. ME10 4DN
http://www.avenuetheatre.co.uk/home/
1st February
Artists’ meeting in the Red Lion Sittingbourne High Street from 8pm - informal gathering of artists from across the borough.
Thursday 4th February
A new group is being set up with Business Link - Sheppey Women's Enterprise Network for all women in Business - 7.00pm-8.30pm at Blue Town Heritage Centre, Sheerness. Contact Shelley on 0845 600 9 006 to book, or for further information.
NEXT SAF EVENT
Saturday 6th February
The 3rd Swale Arts Forum Bursary Award of £700 will be presented by the Mayor & Mayoress of Swale to a creative writer living and working in Swale. The award takes place on Saturday 6th February at the Sheppey Little Theatre Meyrick Road, Sheerness. Kent. ME12 2NX . It all starts at 6.30pm the bar will be open and light refreshments will be served. There will also be entertainment from Jamie Evenden – last years winner of the Performance Arts Award – singing from ‘4 of a Kind’, and short recitals from local poets and storytellers. Entrance is free. Plus there will loads of ‘networky’ opportunities.
Everyone is very welcome. http://www.sheppeylittletheatre.org/
16th February
LB Graphics is running Life Drawing Classes. These start again on Tuesday 16th February at the Avenue Theatre, Remembrance Avenue, Sittingbourne. Cost is £8 per session - artists bring all your own materials. 6.30-8.30pm. Stage door entrance. Doors open from 6.15 but close at 6.45 - so be prompt.
19th February
The Swale Film Festival in association with the Avenue theatre is now running Films @ the Theatre a regular Film night check out http://www.avenuetheatre.co.uk/home/ for films and times. Tickets are only £4 (Concessions £3.50) next film showing will be GLORIOUS 39. They need support - please tell everyone and come it promises to be a great night out. The Avenue is very comfortable and has a bar. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start.
23rd February
Mosaic classes for beginners starts at 10.30am-12.30pm the Polka Dot 54a London Road Teynham on Tuesday 23rd February. The course is for 3 weeks max and costs £25. This includes all the materials to make a mirror. Phone Sioux to book your place 01795 428150
6th-13th March
Norton Art Group Take over the Polka Dot. The Polka Dot is pleased to be showing paintings from the Norton Art Group-the gallery will be open everyday from 10-4pm for the whole week and manned by members of the group who will be only too happy to show you around. http://www.polkadotac.co.uk/
10-16th March
795 is an exciting exhibition by 16 Artists from Swale (and a few good friends!), on at the Horsebridge Arts Centre in Whitstable. Runs from 10th March to 16th March and you are all invited - The Private View is on Thursday 11th March from 6.30-8.00 pm There will be entertainment and poetry recitals from other Swale Artists along with a complimentary glass or 2 of wine. This exhibition has been arranged by Swale Arts ‘the pub group’ to promote the talents of our many artists and area.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
20th March
Polka Dot really special opening exhibition Tarot of the Old Path By Howard Rodway illustrated by Sylvia Gainsford. We are honoured that local author Howard Rodway has kindly donated a set of beautifully illustrated cards which will be individually framed and available for sale. These will be shown along side other original drawings for the cards from Sylvia Gainsford. Tarot of the Old Path is the world's top selling Tarot Card set. http://www.polkadotac.co.uk/
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Swale Film Festival
The Swale Film Festival have made arrangements for regular screenings of
feature films at the Avenue Theatre, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne,
ME10 4DN
The first film
A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (12A) with Derek Jacobi, Imelda Staunton and Burt
Reynolds will be screened on
Friday 15th January 2010
Doors open 7.00pm - 7.30pm start.
Standard ticket price £4.00, cons £3.50 on sale at the box office on the
night. The Avenue Bar will also be open.
We look forward to seeing you.
Future films
Friday 19th February - GLORIOUS 39 (12A)
Romola Garai, Juno Temple(from Atonement) Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, David
Tennant, Jenny Aguter, Jeremy Northam, Christopher Lee.
Friday 19th March - AN EDUCATION (12A)
With the lead actress Carey Mulligan being tipped for an Oscar for this, her
first role and Nick Hornby, Alfred Molina and Peter Sarsgaard.
Please help the Swale Arts Forum in promoting Art events by sending this on
to anyone who might be interested - Thank you
posted 5 January 2010
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Swale Arts Bursary
A bursary of £700 is available for a creative writer living and working in Swale. More details can be found on www.swaleartsforum.org and the bursary will be launched on 8th Oct at the Ship on Shore public house, Marine Parade, Sheerness from 7.30pm. The deadline for applications is 31st December 2009.
posted 25 September 2009
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Previous Events
Transitions, an evening of original readings, music, revelation and transformation, held at Gillingham Library, 25 October 2007
Reading at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge, March 2008 (top photo by John Trelawny)
John Trelawny and Maria
