Tag Archives: Ahmed Magare

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 →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, BMAG, Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingam, creative writing, Femi Abidogun, Human rights, Lorraine boyce, performance, Poetry event, spoken word, Suzan Spence, Tessa Kate Lowe, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders, WWB | 1 Comment

WWB Meeting hits new heights

Posted on May 5, 2018 by David Rollason

What a great and very busy meeting today, so many wonderful people to meet up with again, lots of events in the pipe-line and sunshine just to add additional glitter to the day. The sharing this month was epic! Sixteen … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged Agatha Thomas, Ahmed Magare, birmingham, creative writing, Creativity, David Rollason, Femi Abidogun, Fiona Wallace, Grace Dore, Hameda, john lewis, jude shields, Michael George, Music, performance, poetry, Predencia Dixon, Shirin Ramazanali-Fazel, Sue Brown, Suzan Spence, Writers Without Borders, WWB | 2 Comments

Art at the Ort Gallery

Posted on August 13, 2017 by David Rollason

It was a pleasure to be part of an event ‘A Better Side of Wings’, at the ORT Gallery in Birmingham, 12 August 2017, hosted by Ahmed Magare. Members of Writers Without Borders, David Rollason, ‘Femi Abidogun and Tessa Kate … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, Amazon, birmingham, book, David Rollason, Femi Abidogun, ORT Gallery, poetry, storytelling, Tessa Kate Lowe, Warwick University, when heroes hide behind curtain ropes | 2 Comments

Somali Project Event highlighting FGM

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Rollason

FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) a sensitive subject but one that is more easily discussed and addressed in recent years. One organisation dealing with these issues is the Somali Project, based here in Birmingham and I was pleased to attend part … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, bir, birmingham, FGM, remale genital mutilation, smallheath, somali project, Somalia, Writers Without Borders | 1 Comment

Look, Listen and Enjoy

Posted on March 2, 2017 by David Rollason

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, birmingham, creative writing, Creativity, history, performace art, poetry, Somalia, Warwick University, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

Poetry a must for reading

Posted on January 12, 2017 by David Rollason

Another wonderful collection of poetry from a WWB member hits the shelves! See him for a copy or order direct from Amazon

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, Amazon, birmingham, book, book launch, creative writing, Creativity, Diaspsora, fun, history, Love, memory, new book, poetry, prose, Somalia, when heroes hide behind curtain ropes, Youth | 1 Comment

November Meeting Report

Posted on November 9, 2015 by David Rollason

7 November 2105 A big ‘shout out’ for all those that were at the meeting and shared more brilliant and insightful creative writing. We know we will never be disappointed but each time we put a small part of ourselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged Ahmed Magare, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, book, book launch, creative writers, creative writing, performace art, poetry, prose, Published, Shabraz Ahmed, Shirin Ramazanali-Fazel, St Pauls Hockley, Sue Brown, Tessa Lowe, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders | 1 Comment

Memory – A Performance

Posted on October 20, 2015 by David Rollason

St. Paul’s Church, Hockley, Birmingham. 17th October 12015 Saturday morning, the sun is shining on the grey cream stone of the monolithic building set in a leafy autumnal collar of trees only a short walk from the city centre. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged 1240 arts, Ahmed Magare, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, book, book launch, creative writers, creative writing, David Rollason, Femi Abidogun, Fiona Wallace, international writers group, Ita Gooden, Jude Ashworth, Michael George, Moments in Time, Nabila Jameel, performace art, poetry, prose, Published, Shirin Ramazanali-Fazel, St Pauls Hockley, Sue Brown, Tessa Lowe, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders | 2 Comments

WWB’s New Anthology is Here!

Posted on October 17, 2015 by David Rollason

Yes, it’s Here! Formally launched and now available! You will see the work of 22 writers who have contributed to this fascinating and moving collection of creative writing. See also endorsements from no less than Three current and former Birmingham … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, Barbara Peterson, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, book, book launch, creative writers, creative writing, David Rollason, Elaine Yap, Femi Abidogun, Fiona Wallace, Inge Durrani, international writers group, Ita Gooden, Jude Ashworth, Keisha Diamond, Martin Underwood, Michael George, Nabila Jameel, Patricia Bamurangirwa, performace art, poetry, Predencia Dixon, prose, Published, Rashida Bagum, Roy McFarlene, Serena Arthur, Shabraz Ahmed, Shirin Ramazanali-Fazel, Sindy Stanley, St Pauls Hockley, Sue Brown, Syarra Syed, Tessa Lowe, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders | 1 Comment

Do you recognise this man?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by David Rollason

Congratulations to WWB member Ahmed on his degree ceremony recently and doesn’t he look good in that cap and gown !

Posted in Member tributes, Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, Degree ceremony, Writers Without Borders | 2 Comments