LitOct
LitOct is Southlands Literary month. Throughout the month of October we will be hosting multiple events, something for everyone.
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Southlands Chess Club
Southlands Chess Club
SATURDAY's 4pm - 6pm. £5 per player. Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.
1 event,
2 events,
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these workshops are designed to spark your imagination and hone your craft.
2 events,
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The Ups and Downs of Column Writing
The Ups and Downs of Column Writing
In this engaging, informal chat, Barbara will, for the first time, talk about her life as a weekly column writer.
2 events,
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N+7 Workshop
N+7 Workshop
This is a short experimental writing workshop based on the N+7 technique first practiced in the 1960's by the Oulipo movement.
3 events,
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Haibun with Diana Webb
Haibun with Diana Webb
Author Diana Webb joins us to discuss Haibun; a prosimetric literary form originating in Japan, combining prose and haiku.
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There is help. There is hope. We can recover. Chris Buckland Reads His Poetry
There is help. There is hope. We can recover. Chris Buckland Reads His Poetry
Join us at Southlands to hear Chris share readings of his works and story.
2 events,
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Get Lost in Story – for grown-ups
Get Lost in Story – for grown-ups
This is story time for grown-ups. Two stories written by Jayne Towndrow are read by Jane Heptonstall.
3 events,
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The Art of Spying
The Art of Spying
Denise Beddows returns by popular demand to Southlands. Her talk, The Art of Spying reflects on the uses of art & design in espionage.
Southlands Chess Club
Southlands Chess Club
SATURDAY's 4pm - 6pm. £5 per player. Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.
2 events,
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The Publishing Pathway of Pernille Hughes
The Publishing Pathway of Pernille Hughes
The Publishing Pathway of Pernille Hughes. Join us at Southlands to hear how author Pernille Hughes made it from writing to publication.
3 events,
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these workshops are designed to spark your imagination and hone your craft.
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Get Lost in Story Again
Get Lost in Story Again
This is story-time for grown-ups. A selection of short stories and poetry. Relax with a drink, sit back, listen and enjoy.
3 events,
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From Me to You – Talk and Workshop
From Me to You – Talk and Workshop
From Me to You is a charity founded by Alison Hitchcock and Brian Greenley. Join us at Southlands to hear their story.
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Afterlife Visitations and Conversations With Carole Bromley
Afterlife Visitations and Conversations With Carole Bromley
Carole comes to Southlands to talk about her book, Visitations & Conversations. She’ll tell us a little about her world and then treat us to a reading before a short question and answer session.
3 events,
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Literature for Mental Health
Literature for Mental Health
Sulebha Walsh and Gordon Milne come to Southlands to talk about the connections between literature and mental health and how engaging with literature and creative writing can improve wellbeing.
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Journalling With Jaspreet Kaur
Journalling With Jaspreet Kaur
The ease of journalling is its adaptability, it’s a practice that can be uniquely yours and it will fit with your personality and goals.
2 events,
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Helen Joyce – Three Years on
Helen Joyce – Three Years on
Helen Joyce is an author, journalist, editor and feminist campaigner, she teaches writing and offers media training and executive coaching
2 events,
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Q&A with Elizabeth Drummond – Romance Writer
Q&A with Elizabeth Drummond – Romance Writer
Romance author, Elizabeth Drummond in conversation with Jayne Towndrow. It was in New York she learned she was nothing like Carrie Bradshaw.
5 events,
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Kids public speaking presentations
Kids public speaking presentations
Kids public speak presentations at Southlands with a friendly audience.
Southlands Chess Club
Southlands Chess Club
SATURDAY's 4pm - 6pm. £5 per player. Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.
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Piano, Poetry and Prose
Piano, Poetry and Prose
An evening of presentations of original short plays, stories and poems by authors who have yet to be published, accompanied by Wendy on Piano
3 events,
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In Praise of Mediocrity – A Talk by Lorraine Forrest-Turner
In Praise of Mediocrity – A Talk by Lorraine Forrest-Turner
Lorraine Forrest-Turner explores how being a perfectionist can actually be detrimental to any writer’s work and even to their well-being.
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Seven Sonnets from Shakespeare on Sunday
Seven Sonnets from Shakespeare on Sunday
Calling all Shakespeare fans. Readings of seven sonnets from the bard.
Glass of wine or soft drink included in the ticket price.
3 events,
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Researching the Fry Sisters with Adrienne Chinn
Researching the Fry Sisters with Adrienne Chinn
Adrienne Chinn will be at Southlands to give a reading from one of her novels and to talk about the research involved in writing her book.
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these workshops are designed to spark your imagination and hone your craft.
3 events,
W is for Watermelon
W is for Watermelon
Join children’s writer Sharon Finch for an interactive colourful creative writing explosion. Sharon Finch is a writer, librarian and artist.
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The Cafe on Manor Lane by Amelia Kyazze
The Cafe on Manor Lane by Amelia Kyazze
After delighting the audience with a reading, Amelia will tell us about the inspiration behind her book and writing.
3 events,
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How to choose whether to self-publish or pursue a publisher – With Asisat Lamina
How to choose whether to self-publish or pursue a publisher – With Asisat Lamina
Asisat Lamina, published author of The DNA of a Christian Soul talks about the different routes to publishing.
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Storytime for all ages – The Velveteen Rabbit
Storytime for all ages – The Velveteen Rabbit
Southlands brings traditional story time to children. Turn off the screens and bring the kids to hear this classic story.
2 events,
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Well Behaved Women With Caroline Lamond
Well Behaved Women With Caroline Lamond
Caroline Lamond comes to Southlands to talk about her books, the women that inspired them, and getting an agent and a publishing deal.
3 events,
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Building and Maintaining the Confidence to Write With Tammy Rolfe
Building and Maintaining the Confidence to Write With Tammy Rolfe
If you are struggling to get past the fear, overcome the procrastination and find that much-needed confidence, then this workshop will help.
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How To Be Brave – Kids puppet show
How To Be Brave – Kids puppet show
Squishy Starfish productions present How to be Brave. Shara and friends, Honker, Dinkle and Alfie explore what it is to be brave.
4 events,
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, hot chocolate, soup, good company and a photo opportunity – what more could you ask for? Pumpkin games and colouring in for the little ones. Happy Faces or Penelope the Pumkin will be on hand for face painting. Leema from accept_all_cookies is offering seasonal cookie decorating from 3.30. Gather your friends […]
Southlands Chess Club
Southlands Chess Club
SATURDAY's 4pm - 6pm. £5 per player. Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.
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Bron and Sam
Bron and Sam
Bron James - is an author of urban fantasy, science fiction and magical realism, best known as the creator of the Sam Hain
2 events,
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, hot chocolate, soup, good company and a photo opportunity – what more could you ask for? Pumpkin games and colouring in for the little ones. Happy Faces or Penelope the Pumkin will be on hand for face painting. Leema from accept_all_cookies is offering seasonal cookie decorating from 3.30. Gather your friends […]
1 event,
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Poetry for Calm Workshops with Jaspreet Kaur
Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these workshops are designed to spark your imagination and hone your craft.
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0 events,
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The Curse of Lady Adelaide
The Curse of Lady Adelaide
ECHOES OF THE LOST SOULS OF SOUTHLANDS ENTER THE SHADOWED HALLS OF SOUTHLANDS HOUSE WHERE LADY ADELAIDE'S CURSE LINGERS STILL. ENCOUNTER RESTLESS SPIRITS, WITNESS EERIE SÉANCES, AND WANDER THE HAUNTED GARDEN MAZE, WHERE LOST SOULS AWAIT. DARE YOU JOIN US, AND FACE THE MYSTERIES THAT LIE WITHIN FREE GOODIE BAG WITH EVERY CHILD TICKET REFRESHMENTS […]
1 event,
Southlands Chess Club
Southlands Chess Club
SATURDAY's 4pm - 6pm. £5 per player. Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.