Category Archives: Members’ events

Birmingham Literature Festival 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 by David Rollason

Download the full programme, click HERE Or see it online, click HERE Enjoy!

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Shirin Ramzanali Fazel’s work speads its wings

Posted on July 22, 2018 by David Rollason

Many of us at WWB will have heard Shirin share her intense and sensitive piece ‘Mare Nostrum’; you missed a treat if you haven’t! Well, this piece was recently featured in a magazine and spotted by a French composer, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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WWB performs in the park for KHARnival

Posted on July 22, 2018 by David Rollason

There was definitely a party going on around the Orchard in Highbury Park this sunny afternoon. The Kings Heath Action for Refugees summer event ‘KHARnival’ comprised a variety of events including members of Writers Without Borders who had been invited … Continue reading →

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The Moseley Bog Blog

Posted on July 7, 2018 by David Rollason

So close to the city centre, the WWB Annual Outing was definitely a delight for the senses, a haven of wild, wooded and wet spaces. Meeting at Sarehole Mill, we were ten at twelve noon for lunch and a drink. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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