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We’ve partnered up with @melissawrote an…
We've partnered up with @melissawrote and @GP_LakesDales because we couldn't resist the sound of this fantastic project! https://t.co/H12bKSfzaM— KendalPoetryFestival (@KendalPoetry) February 14, 2021
The festival is running from the 19th to…
The festival is running from the 19th to the 28th February and it’s jam-packed this year, we’ve got readings, open mics and discussions, and every single event has been carefully curated by myself and Clare. I hope to see you…
4. offer free tickets to anyone who is u…
4. offer free tickets to anyone who is under 18 and anyone who is disabled. We’re also offering some free bursaries for people who would like to attend but can’t afford to – we still have some of those left,…
2. My name is Kim Moore and along with C…
2. My name is Kim Moore and along with Clare Shaw, I’m the co-director of Kendal Poetry Festival. We've moved the festival online this year which has meant we've been able to expand our programme to nine days instead of…
3. festival has kept its spirit and its …
3. festival has kept its spirit and its heart, the thing that has meant that every festival since its inception iin 2016 has enjoyed sell-out audiences. Young people will still be reading alongside our invited guest poets, and we’ve extended…
THREAD: 1. A video from co-director @kim…
THREAD: 1. A video from co-director @kimmoorepoet about the upcoming festival. Full text in tweets below! pic.twitter.com/x1ZaMX14UF — KendalPoetryFestival (@KendalPoetry) February 13, 2021
Is the moon shrinking? Is there a volcan…
Is the moon shrinking? Is there a volcano on Mars? Learn some really cool facts to share with your friends and test your dark skies knowledge with one of our quizzes – festival fun for all the family! 👉 https://t.co/s1iRom6q6q…
(2/2) ‘Folded’ is a space to share, conn…
(2/2) 'Folded' is a space to share, connect and uplift, created by and for young people. It is a strand of The FOLD, a design project funded by @GP_LakesDales, of which we are a key partner. pic.twitter.com/YBu3Pq7e3c — South Lakeland…
(1/2) ‘Folded’ launch the 1st edition of…
(1/2) ‘Folded’ launch the 1st edition of their online 'zine', co-produced by young #Kendal creatives! The 1st issue explores Connection and contains articles, visual art, music, interviews & more. Have a read at: https://t.co/n5AMwwnFiW and follow @foldedzine on @instagram… pic.twitter.com/y54znJBt9D…
Think you can’t write poetry? Send over …
Think you can't write poetry? Send over your response to this question and I'll weave your thoughts (and your children's) into a visual poem as part of @KendalPoetry on 22nd/23rd Feb – can't wait to fill the windows of Comida…
So inspired by the work our #ForgeTheFut…
So inspired by the work our #ForgeTheFuture Performance Co are making! They are creating an urgent film response to the pandemic from the perspective of young people in #Cumbria ! Funded @ace_national @GP_LakesDales @DecoPublique Image by @MossIona pic.twitter.com/GgdFNmMmq9 — The…
@aceagrams’s Developing Your Creative Practice Fund is now o…
@aceagrams’s Developing Your Creative Practice Fund is now open for Round 9. This fund supports creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage through things such as: research, time to create new work, travel, training, developing ideas,…
This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we’re celebratin…
This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the works and LGBTQ+ artists in our collection. Keith Vaughan (1912-1977),Three Figures, 1960-1961, oil on board, gifted (through Contemporary Art Society) as a bequest from Dr Lande, in memory of his life partner Walter Urech in…
Are you a multi-tasking, tech-savvy crea…
Are you a multi-tasking, tech-savvy creative, ahead of the trends, who's a Social Media guru and WordPress whizz? @windemerejetty are recruiting a Digital Assistant, to support the Business Development and Marketing Team. Visit our website for more – https://t.co/BKf0FHfHnV pic.twitter.com/OkH0jzTxgL…
Kendal Poetry Festival | Literature | Cr…
Kendal Poetry Festival | Literature | Creative Tourist https://t.co/JKZGRMWzKK — Great Place: Lakes & Dales (@GP_LakesDales) February 12, 2021
Interested in learning more about recrui…
Interested in learning more about recruiting apprenticeships? Kendal College are hosting a webinar this morning about schemes, accessing government incentive payments and support post Covid-19 recovery.https://t.co/7beOjPAgee — Cumbria Tourism (@cumbriatourism) February 12, 2021
Wishing you a very happy Chinese New Yea…
Wishing you a very happy Chinese New Year and wonderful Year of the Ox!Celebrate with one of Skipton's takeaway Chinese meals or get out the wok to whip up something sweet and sour.Gong Hey Fat Choy!新年快乐#chinesenewyear #lunarnewyear #AtHomeInSkipton pic.twitter.com/ebn87TwKsq —…
Wildlife will soon be waking up as we he…
Wildlife will soon be waking up as we head towards Spring 🌱 Want to know more about wildlife in the #YorkshireDales? Follow our #Wildlife team 👇 https://t.co/fd4PR6oYeW — Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (@yorkshire_dales) February 12, 2021
Happy #ChineseNewYear! We’ve supporte…
Happy #ChineseNewYear! We've supported great heritage projects that celebrate our Chinese communities, stories & cultures like the Manchester Chinese Centre Archive, @ChinaExchangeUK London’s Chinatown from the 1960s to the present day, & Chinese Community Centre Birmingham. pic.twitter.com/CamGEiSUja — National Lottery…
Very limited Aerial Postcards are availa…
Very limited Aerial Postcards are available soon exclusively to my mailing list. Sign up here https://t.co/3IjtUKQc5R pic.twitter.com/SRkawGSJwP — Hayden Thorpe (@Hayden_Thorpe) February 11, 2021
Delve into the dressing up box! Wear y…
Delve into the dressing up box! 👒 Wear your masks, hats and wigs for our Spring Creatives: Self-Portraits in Disguise online workshop! @CatMacdiarmid will help you create portraits with a twist! 🎨 Feb 15 | 5-6pm | Age 7+Book now:…
WE NEED YOUR HELP! #WorldBookDay2021 is…
📢WE NEED YOUR HELP! 📢#WorldBookDay2021 is at risk of being ruined by the pandemic, with storytellers unable to visit schools! We need YOUR help to reach 10,000 children with our free online performances of tales from the Arabian Nights. Share…
Look what arrived today! My pamphlet pub…
Look what arrived today! My pamphlet published by @VervePoetryPres! If you'd like a copy you can get one on my website, with a specially commissioned bookmark by my wonderful friend @abbiebsart. https://t.co/lWKATbDIuH pic.twitter.com/M3ZVlENtzn — Hannah Hodgson ♿️🌈 (@HodgsonWrites) February 11,…
Applications are still open for @prsfoundation’s PPL Momentu…
Applications are still open for @prsfoundation’s PPL Momentum Music Fund offering grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. It’s an amazing opportunity to get support for costs such as recording,…
Applications are still open for @PRSFoun…
Applications are still open for @PRSFoundation’s PPL Momentum Music Fund offering grants of £5k-£15k for UK based artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers. For more info visit https://t.co/4bL4H8ZUUZ#momentummusicfund #prsformusic #prsfoundation pic.twitter.com/80sz7mAXUR — Great Place: Lakes…