Jo Renton

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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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We thought you would like this Poem on the Underground:Ragwort by Anne Stevenson ... See MoreSee Less

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**Summer Reading Challenge**Read, Play & Create with Books by MILEDiscover Turtle Arty, enjoy games, colouring, and get signed books!Calling all families with little adventurers ages 3 to 10. Join children’s authors Irina & Liliana (BooksByMILE) for a fun, story-filled chat about how Turtle Arty’s character was born and how his adventures inspired Arty’s Sculpture Trail in Eastbrookend Country Park.28 July, 10.30am-12.30pm, Dagenham Library28 July, 3-5pm, Valence Library30 July, 10.30am-12.30pm, Chadwell Heath Community Centre30 July, 3-5pm, Marks Gate Community Centre & Library4 August, 10.30am-12.30pm, Barking Learning Centre4 August, 3-5pm, Thames View LibraryBook your session here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/pen-to-print-summer-reading-challenge-2026-events-4854621 ... See MoreSee Less

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