A spoken word event celebrating Lewisham's writers and poets.
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Join us as we celebrate the creative writing talents of members of writers’ and poets’ groups supported by Lewisham Libraries.
Coming together for the first time, local writers and poets from Lewisham Multicultural Writers’ Group (Deptford Library), Torridon Writers (Corbett Community Library) and Forest Hill Stanza (Forest Hill Library) will be sharing their literary works in this spoken word event.
You’ll get to hear poetry and stories full of the joys, the fears, and the ups and downs of life and meet other local writers. There’ll also be book signings and a zine launch.
If you’ve been thinking of joining a writers’ or poets’ group, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the different groups taking place in Lewisham Libraries and meet some of the groups’ members. Each group offers a positive space where you can get those creative juices flowing with support and laughter.
“We bring our shared humanity to our meetings and support each other in life as well as in our writing. Twenty-three years of joy.” Torridon Writers
Presented by Lewisham Libraries as part of Deptford Literature Festival.
Access information:
- This event is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.
- If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in the Festival, for example, larger print handouts at workshops, or a scribe, please get in touch before the Festival at: [email protected]
For more information about the access provision available, please visit: spreadtheword.org.uk/access-at-deptford-literature-festival
Lewisham Libraries
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Lewisham's vibrant libraries provide quality resources, events and activities for all ages so our communities can be well informed, healthy and inspired.
Drawing from her experience and skills, Davinia aims to offer her clients a tailored and intimate service with 360 degree ambition. She is always looking for big bold stories which find humour in the worlds they create and introduce us to characters we just can’t forget.
http://www.andlynliterary.co.uk/
Lewisham Multicultural Writers Group
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The Lewisham Multicultural Writers Group
• Started in 2014 in Lewisham Library now based in Deptford and meet 3rd Saturday of each month. They met on Zoom throughout the pandemic.
• They aim to express themselves through various genres of writing.
• They are a positive and supportive group, giving constructive feedback and encouragement to each other.
• They have partnered with Deptford Library for the past 5 years and enjoy providing a platform for literary talent and Open Mic sessions
Torridon Writers
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Torridon Writers
• "Torridon Writers have been meeting at Corbett Library on the Second and last Tuesday of the month since 2001. Our discussions stimulate the writing of poetry and stories full of the joys, the fears, the ups and downs of life. We bring our shared humanity to our meetings and support each other in life as well as in our writing. Twenty-three years of joy."
• They have had regular poetry evenings at Corbett Library in the past.
Forest Hill Stanza
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Forest Hill Stanza
• Started in 2020 by Poetry Society member Carmina Masoliver. Recent co-rep is Jonathan Edis
• Hold an open mic every last Sunday 2-4pm
• The open mic sees a whole range of themes, from poems about the local area, to poems about family and relationships, to poems about political issues.