Monthly Archives: June 2018

Solas Festival 2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by predencia

See Ricky Dragon and Predencia Dixon’s excursion up to Perth in Scotland here. Solas Festival 2018

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WWB combines Art and World Affairs in Birmingham

Posted on June 21, 2018 by David Rollason

In the elegant surroundings of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, members of Writers Without Borders represented themselves exceptionally well. As part of the Celebrating Sanctuary events for Refugee Week, spoken-word made its mark on the event with a wide variety … Continue reading →

WWB supports Celebrating Sanctuary

Posted on June 19, 2018 by David Rollason

Telling Refugees’ Stories Thimblemill Lane Library – Saturday 16 June An amazing afternoon of storytelling, puppets and poetry included members of Writers Without Borders as you will see below. Also Gavin Young who bought a cardboard lion to life for … Continue reading →

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Jakefest 2018- coming very soon

Posted on June 12, 2018 by David Rollason

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Jake Thackray Festival in Brum

Posted on June 12, 2018 by David Rollason

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Poems for Grenfell Tower in Birmingham

Posted on June 11, 2018 by David Rollason

A Grenfell Tower poetry event put together by Lorraine Boyce of Writers Without Borders was held on the night of June 8, 2018 at the Artefact Café, Stirchley. The event which featured a collection for the Grenfell Foundation, book sale … Continue reading →

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Wonderful New Publication from Farideh Valigholizadeh

Posted on June 10, 2018 by David Rollason

This, her latest publication is a collection of poetry and personal observation: Available from Amazon, just click on the cover picture, or direct from the author see her email address above, it is one book not to be missed!

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WWB Meeting 02 June 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by David Rollason

A collection of writing driven by both sadness, deep personal realisations and a cheeky humour, bought out the very best from our creative members today. From the almost private thoughts of an elderly father to the mad sensuality of Eaton … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Mic Fever makes June hot

Posted on June 1, 2018 by David Rollason