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CRIME WRITER TALK

Thursday 20th August 2.15 - 3.45pm

Author, Anne Zouroudi will be giving a talk and readings on her work at Ashby Library. Cost: Free, but telephone to reserve your place

Tel: 0116 305 5917

E-mail: ashbydelazouchlibrary@leics.gov.uk   

 

WRITING FOLK - PAST LIVES FICTION WORKSHOP

Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.

Day workshop using either your own memories or local folk tales, (material supplied) to inspire spine tingling page turners through a series of exercises, readings and discussions. Led by Sue Kendrick, the workshop is suitable for adults of all abilities.

Cost: £30 including lunch

Venue: The Marquee, 7 Melbourne Road, Newbold, Coleorton, Leics. LE67 8JH

Tel: 01530 223467 email: sue@writelink.co.uk http://www.folkonthefarm.co.uk

 

Johanne with the Long Hair

Saturday 22nd August 7:30pm

Multimedia presentation celebrating the National Forest through story-telling, poetry, music and photography

Cost: £3 includes wine and nibbles at Ashby Museum

Tel: 01530 223 456 Sue  see the Trailer for more information

 

Illustrate Your Story (for ages 8+)

Bring your favourite book or write a story of your own at home then come along to our exicting workshop and create your own mind boggling characters for your pictures.

Monday 24th August 2009 10am - 12:00

Ashby Baptist Church, Brook Street

£3 per child

Tickets are available from Ashby Tourist Information Centre 01530 411767

 

Open Reading
Visit our informal and friendly meeting; bring a piece of your own work to read, or if you prefer someone will read it for you. Poem, short story or article; maximum of 2,000 words.
Tuesday August 25th 7:30pm to 9:30pm (approx.)
La Zouch Restaurant   2 Kilwardby Street   Ashby De La Zouch
Price per adult: Free
Tickets are available from: No tickets required
Tel: 01283 532411 or email Dianerosebuxton@aol.com
ages 16 and above.

 

Literary Dinner: "Twenty Years In The Word Mines"

A literary dinner with best selling author Graham Joyce as guest speaker in the charming La Zouch Restaurant. The price includes an excellent three course meal with choice of menu. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Date: Friday  August 28th 7:30pm for 8pm to approx 11pm
La Zouch Restaurant   2 Kilwardby Street   Ashby De La Zouch
Price per adult: £20
Tickets are available from: The La Zouch Restaurant (01530) 412536   Ashby Tourist Information (01530) 411767
Tel: 01283 218233  or email peter.glyde@googlemail.com (also for tickets)
Suitable for age range: 16 and above.