Tag Archives: Writers Without Borders

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!

Posted in Members' events | Tagged birmingham, Birmingham Literary Festival, international writers group, Library of Birmingham, October 2018, performance, poetry, prose, Roy McFarlene, Writers Without Borders, Writing West Midlands | Leave a comment

WWB meeting report 04 August 2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by David Rollason

Considering it was the height of the holiday season, what a wonderful turnout of members today, 21 in all, unprecedented for the time of year we think! Reports of the many events where WWB had been represented came thick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged art, birmingham, Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingam, creative writers, creative writing, john lewis, Kharnival, moseley Bog, poetry, prose, Reggae Women, Sarehole Mill, solas festival, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ann Dolan, David Rollason, Fiona Wallace, highbury park, jude shields, KHAR, Lorraine boyce, poetry, Refugees, Ricky Dragon, Shabraz Ahmed, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Agatha Thomas, Ann Dolan, Conversation, David Rollason, Fiona Wallace, Good Company, Inez McDonald, jude shields, moseley Bog, Sarehole Mill, Shabaz Ahmed, Shirley Lloyd, Sindy Stanley, Summer Outing, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

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 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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged birmingham, creative writers, creative writing, Creativity, Elaine Ricketts, Farideh Valigholizaden, fun, Grace Dore, Hamida Hanif, jude shields, Martin Underwood, Michael George, Patricia Bamurangirwa, poetry, Poetry event, prose, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a 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

WWB survives the snow and moves ever onward

Posted on April 8, 2018 by David Rollason

We prevail through all adversity… It was great to be back with the ‘family’ at this meeting after the snow thwarted us in March. With so much in the pipeline, it needed us to be together and share our news, … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged birmingham, john lewis, new book, Patricia Bamurangirwa, performance, poetry, UNESCO, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment

Waterstones New Event Night

Posted on January 8, 2018 by David Rollason

Events Brum Stanza Tuesday 9th January 19:00 at Birmingham Our Poetry Society Stanza group is free to attend and is open to all poetry lovers and practitioners from expert to beginner! Brum Stanza is run on a monthly basis, there will … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged 2018, birmingham, Brum stanza, creative writing, Event night, international writers group, performance, poetry, waterstones, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment

WWB Meeting Report 06 January 2018

Posted on January 7, 2018 by David Rollason

A New Year, but the continuation of the wonderful creativity, writing ability and performance of the group which sets it up be an exciting year for Writers Without Borders, made evident from the energy and family spirit in the room. … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged art, Birminbgham, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, celebration, creative writing, Creativity, culture, development, fun, life, Love, performance, poetry, prose, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment