September 2019
Ideas into Stories: Writing Workshop with Beth Miller
Flash Fiction workshop with Vanessa Gebbie
Finding Another Voice – poetry workshop with Catherine Smith
Poetry and Music Open Mic – no tickets required, this is an open event in a local pub
An Introduction to the Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop with John McCullough
Lynne Truss – The Man That Got Away
Children’s Creative Writing Workshop with Tess Jolly
Tales by the Riverbank – an evening of story-telling
The Barber of Seville – performed by Barefoot Opera
A Walk Along the River Adur with Dr. Geoffrey Mead
Shoreham Writers’ Day: Working With Young People
Shoreham Writers’ Day: The Power of Research
Shoreham Writers’ Day: Preparing and Pitching Your Work
The Freya Connection – with Umi Sinha and Elizabeth Scott
Shoreham Writers’ Day: The Future of Publishing
Science Fiction – Visions of the Future with Professor Roger Luckhurst
Wordfest Open Mic evening: poetry, prose and flash fiction
After Cezanne by Maitreyabandhu
October 2019
Dorothy Koomson – Tell Me Your Secret
Stanley Johnson – Rewilding our Countryside
A Coach Tour of Shoreham Port
National Poetry Day – Poetry Pharmacy – Free Event
The Long Man and the Bleeding Nun – A talk on the poetry of Andrew Young by Keith Massey
Entries and Exits – Simon Brett
A Coach Tour of Shoreham Port
Chalkscape – The Shaping of the South Downs in Prehistory
Climate Emergency Summit
The Takeover Twins bring a charming show to Lancing Parish Hall
Roger Stevens – Poetry for Children
The Takeover Twins bring a charming show to Eastbrook Manor Community centre
The Leylines – Folk Rock Band
When Trees Could Speak – Brambledash Theatre
When Trees Could Speak – Brambledash Theatre 2PM – 3PM
Our Future, Our Climate. Our World! – a workshop for young people
Changing Landscapes
Weatherland – Alexandra Harris
Cohere – Writing in Response to Dislocation
Why Shouldn’t I Go? By Janet Behan
Artificial Intelligence: Service or Master?
An Audience with John Humphrys
The World Turned Upside Down – a discussion with Polly Toynbee, Isabel Hardman and Paul Johnson
We Choose to Go to the Moon – Dallas Campbell. A Brief History of Human Spaceflight
H.G.Wells – An Illustrated talk by Janet Pressley
Sea Fever – The Pleasures and The Perils a film and talk with David Parker
Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe in Unicorns – magical theatre from Wizard Presents with Danyah Miller
The Golden Age of Canals – David Parker
Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe in Unicorns – magical theatre from Wizard Presents with Danyah Miller
Wordfest Party with Old Play retro-rock band
A Walk Along the River Adur with Dr. Geoffrey Mead
November 2019
Keep Clear – launch of Tom Cutler’s new book
Orlando – Sunday 17th November at Ropetackle Arts Centre 8pm
Simon Armitage – Poet Laureate reading from Sandettie Light Vessel Automatic
January 2020
The Feast of Fools
Where medieval and modern times meet! A highly apt ending to our festival of so many transformations, the Feast of Fools originated in 11th-century France and spread throughout Europe until as late as the 16th century when it was finally banned. During this much-loved festival, with its roots deep in antiquity, much of society was inverted; in particular the young were empowered, a child crowned Bishop and the noble ass revered! Join our merry party in the ultimate metamorphosis, and…
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Herbie Flowers & Friends Concert
In aid of the Mighty Magnus Medicine fund The Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund was created to raise funds for 8 year-old Magnus, who has a rare, aggressive and life-threatening cancer, to cover the cost of essential treatment in the USA that is not offered by the NHS. Tickets and Booking: Tickets £12 from Ditchling Post Office Ticket Price: Adult : £12 Box Office: 01273 845361
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West Sussex Writers present: Writing as Healing with Phil Hewitt
Sussex Newspapers group arts editor and marathon runner Phil Hewitt is beating back the demons with a new book which celebrates the massive mental health benefits of running. He will be talking to West Sussex Writers about his experiences writing the book, Outrunning The Demons (Bloomsbury, 2019), on January 9th. Phil suffered serious injuries after a vicious assault when travelling in South Africa. He discovered the healing effect of running, and interviewed over 30 other people who have outrun their…
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International Women’s Day Event
An evening of Women’s empowerment with sparkling speakers and stimulating discussion. Refreshments, Information, Stalls Community Mural activity 5.30-6PM : Talks start at 6PM Come early and join artist Sonjiart at 5:30pm to make a Community Mural project on the theme of Intergenerational stories of Women and girls: ‘Bringing friendship, energy, and history together’ The main event starts at 6pm, Councillors Debbie Kennard, Joss Loader and Lavinia O’Connor will chair speakers and discussions exploring experiences of being female in the 21st century, modern day…
Find out more »Ending the War on Nature
A Series of 5 Talks by Sussex Wildlife Trust February to June 2020 at Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea Dr Tony Whitbread, independent ecologist and President of the Sussex Wildlife Trust will give three talks from February to April on key environmental issues, with an additional talk in May by Henri Brocklebank on marine conservation. There will be a final session in June looking at the overall theme of environmental protection. Wednesday 12 February - Rewilding A discussion about what we…
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Poetry and Short Story Competition
Shoreham Wordfest is launching a competition for 10 line poems and 10 word (yes 10 word!) short stories to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Original unpublished entries on any theme are invited from all Sussex residents, with £150 top prize for the winning poem and £50 top prize for the very short story. There is a special prize for poems by 16-18 year olds. The poetry will be judged by John McCullough, prize winning poet and creative writing tutor at Sussex…
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Shoreham Wordfest hosts Alexander McCall Smith at the Big Book Festival
Alexander McCall Smith was due to appear at a special Wordfest event on 22 May and we are delighted that he accepted our invitation to appear on behalf of Shoreham Wordfest during the Big Book Weekend (BBW). He recorded his special message and readings at home and will appear on www.myvlf.com My VLF is a new start-up company which has produced a very attractive on-line environment which replicates the sort of experience we might have at a real literary festival, but…
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Get Creative: Children’s Poetry Project
Get Creative: Children’s Poetry Project Shoreham Wordfest is running a Poetry for Our Time project for children aged 7-11 years, together with Kay Walton from Brighton-based poetry group Rap’n’Rhyme. There are workshops and great ideas to inspire young poets to write poems about their world as it is now: Lines from the Lockdown. Originally designed for Adur schools, we have redesigned it as an on-line project and opened it to all local children and families. Details of the on-line resources…
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