Julie Dexter

6 days ago

**New Event**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

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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!**Someone by Claire BussSomeone has eaten the last biscuitWithout permission and in blatant disregard of the rulesAll that is left are miniscule crumbsBut there is enough evidence to follow the cluesSuspect number one is the husbandHe grooms his moustache nervouslyBlatant denial is marred by his darting gazeLooking anywhere but at meThe children are brought in for questioningThe youngest seems very confusedToddler demands for biscuit, biscuit, biscuitAnd my line of enquiry swiftly breaks downI consult the theft timeline minutelyDetermining who else was at the scene of the crimeThe mother-in-law was away that dayThe pool of suspects has run dryCross examination and lie detection tests completeNo-one is changing their storyI boil the kettle in utter frustrationIt’s time for a cup of teaIt feels like forever since I last had a beverageIt was at least a quarter past nineI remember it clearly The last biscuit…HadBeen… mine.(c) Claire Buss ... See MoreSee Less

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