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Every Tuesday we will be sharing a poem from one of our wonderful Pen to Print and Write On! contributors. We hope you enjoy!**Mother Of Pearl by Tavinder K NewMother of pearl, luminescent, unique to inspire not egg white bland.As perceived to be given false sympathy, unique to inspire.Just because I don’t have a child, I have empathy too. Sea smoothed smiles unique to inspire that is a legacy.A mother of pearl, luminescent, sparkle, special, splendid, not egg white bland.Not as carefree as perceived, there is a silent pain.But I go on despite. Unique to inspire, joined within crafted, to touch others within loops and ties, not egg white bland. Sea smoothed smiles. I have a tapestry to provide.Just because I don’t have a child, that is a legacy to leave behind. I am a mother of pearl, luminescent, one of a kind, unique.(c) Tavinder K New ... See MoreSee Less

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World Cup Creative Writing Workshops with Hugh PriorWhen: 4 and 25 August, 1.30-3.30pmWhere: Valence HouseFREEBook via Ticket Tailor: www.tickettailor.com/events/valencehousemuseum/2303218Laid back and friendly poetry, flash fiction and short story workshop commemorating and celebrating the 60th anniversary of 1966, Wembley, Bobby Moore, Sir Alf Ramsey and all that has followed. With an emphasis on how the local heroes of Barking and Dagenham contributed most to the historic World Cup win for the nation.Incorporating artefacts, stories, history, scandals, memorable moments, highs and lows, facts and figures from 1966 and all the football that has followed.Come along and celebrate the nation’s 2026 return to World Cup glory! (Or use this workshop as a chance of cathartic healing after the hope has simply hurt once more.) ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – We’re Going on a Musical Story Hunt with John Kirk

Pen to Print: SRC – Dance and Storytelling with Wee Movers

Pen to Print: SRC – Dance and Storytelling with Wee Movers

Pen to Print: SRC – Dance and Storytelling with Wee Movers

Pen to Print: SRC – Dance and Storytelling with Wee Movers