Oswestry Festival of the Word http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:56:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Gillian Clarke, national poet of Wales & Queen’s gold medal for poetry http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/gillian-clarke-national-poet-of-wales-queens-gold-medal-for-poetry/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/gillian-clarke-national-poet-of-wales-queens-gold-medal-for-poetry/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:56:47 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=410 Last year, Gillian Clarke, the national poet of Wales, won one of Britain’s most prestigious awards, the Queen’s gold medal for poetry.

Speaking to the Guardian, the 73-year-old said she was “stunned”, because she was “not accustomed to winning things”.

“I believed it with my head, but not with the rest of me,” she said.

Born in 1937, Clarke has published a series of collections since her 1971 debut, Snow on the Mountain, which have made her one of Britain’s best-loved poets, and seen her work become a fixture on exam syllabuses.

The poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, who served on the prize committee, saluted the award, which she said was in recognition of both Clarke’s latest collection, A Recipe for Water, as well as her body of work, which at its best “stands comparison with Seamus Heaney”.

[Source: The Guardian]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/dec/24/gillian-clarke-queens-gold-medal

Come along and see Gillian Clarke at the Oswestry Lit Fest

Sat 17th, 7 pm at Peter Humphrey’s Centre, Oswestry School
Tickets:  £10 (£9 pre-booked before end of Feb)
BOOK: 01691 662244 or email mail@bookabookshop.co.uk

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/gillian-clarke-national-poet-of-wales-queens-gold-medal-for-poetry/feed/ 0 A Mothers’ Day Treat! See Vanessa Diffenbaugh in Os! http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/mothers-day/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/mothers-day/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:38:39 +0000 OsLitFest http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=408 Best-selling US author, Vanessa Diffenbaugh, visits the busy little market town of Oswestry, Shropshire on Thursday 15th March at 2pm as part of the fastest growing literary festival in the UK. Vanessa will talk about her widely acclaimed debut novel, The Language of Flowers – a heart-breaking novel about the meaning of love, family…and flowers.

Mandy Kirkby, author of the compendium book joins Vanessa at what promises to be one of the most popular events of the festival.

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/mothers-day/feed/ 0 The “Make a Splash” campaign http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/general-info/the-make-a-splash-campaign/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/general-info/the-make-a-splash-campaign/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:34:33 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=404 Around 500 children in Oswestry will welcome award-winning author and screenplay writer, Frank Cottrell Boyce, to the Oswestry Lit Fest to learn all about the writing of his sequel, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG FLIES AGAIN.

Rumour has it that the vehicle itself might be making an appearance.  All a bit hush-hush at the mo.

On the other side of the world, the MAKE A SPLASH campaign which raises money for water projects where they are most desperately needed is a project close to Frank’s heart. 

It’s a fantastic campaign, so have a watch of the video and please do support it if you are able.

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/general-info/the-make-a-splash-campaign/feed/ 0 The Book That Inspired Crime Author, Peter James! http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/the-book-that-inspired-crime-author-peter-james/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/the-book-that-inspired-crime-author-peter-james/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:36:21 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=398 Peter James, international renowned and award-winning Crime Thriller writer comes to Oswestry during the Oswestry Lit Fest.

But, what was the book that inspired Peter James to write?

Find out in this fascinating YouTube clip:

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/the-book-that-inspired-crime-author-peter-james/feed/ 0 Suzannah Dunn, The Confession of Katherine Howard http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/suzannah-dunn-the-confession-of-katherine-howard/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/suzannah-dunn-the-confession-of-katherine-howard/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:59:43 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=394 Heather from Oswestry Library gives an insight into this fabulous Lit Fest event:

Suzannah Dunn, The Confession of Katherine Howard

plus Cate Howell of the Corbet Bed Project
Thurs 15th March, 7 pm at Oswestry Library (include refreshments)
Tickets: £3 BOOK: 01691 677388 or email oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk
(Booking Office: Oswestry Library)

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/suzannah-dunn-the-confession-of-katherine-howard/feed/ 0 “A book that women of all ages will enjoy!” http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/a-book-that-women-of-all-ages-will-enjoy/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/a-book-that-women-of-all-ages-will-enjoy/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:12 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=387 “A book that women of all ages will enjoy!” That’s the verdict of Heather, Oswestry Librarian who enthused about the book earlier today.  Must ask her for a little review.

Vanessa Diffenbaugh is also the founder of the Camellia Network. The mission of the Camellia Network is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care.

In The Language of Flowers, Camellia [kuh-meel-yuh] means “My Destiny is in Your Hands.”

The network’s name emphasizes the belief in the interconnectedness of humanity: each gift a young person receives will be accompanied by a camellia, a reminder that the destiny of our nation lies in the hands of our youngest citizens.

For more information visit www.camellianetwork.org

Here’s Vanessa talking on BBC Breakfast about her book:

COME ALONG and hear Vanessa Diffenbaugh
along with Mandy Kirkby (author: The Language of Flowers: A Miscellany)
PLUS Flower Arranging Demonstration by Oswestry & Borders Flower Club
AND includes flower-themed cupcakes by Crumblicious.
Thurs 15th March, 2 pm at Oswestry Library (include refreshments)
Tickets: £4 BOOK: 01691 677388 or email oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk
(Booking Office: Oswestry Library)

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/a-book-that-women-of-all-ages-will-enjoy/feed/ 1 Meet Peppermint! http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/meet-peppermint/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/meet-peppermint/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:43:11 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=381 Meet Peppermint.

She’ll be at Oswestry Library with Jools today (Wed 8th Feb) at 1pm launching the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang VW Camper Van Design Competition – part of the 2012 Oswestry Litfest programme celebrating author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce’s visit to Oswestry.

If you would like to hire Peppermint, YOU CAN WITH A CAMPER VAN.

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/meet-peppermint/feed/ 1 Tintin comes to Oswestry! http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/tintin-comes-to-oswestry/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/tintin-comes-to-oswestry/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:59:58 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=371 Based on the series of books “The Adventures of Tintin” by Hergé, Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have created a fast paced and rip roaring big screen adventure.

Mon 12th March, 7.30pm at The Attfield Theatre
Tickets £5.00 Adult/£3.00 under 16 available at Kinokulture box office: 0845 2500517

Intrepid young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell) and his loyal dog Snowy are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret.

As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine (Daniel Craig) suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis), and bumbling detectives Thompson & Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies as Tintin endeavors to find The Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

DETAILS:

email: info@kinokulture.org.uk    
www.kinokulture.org.uk

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/tintin-comes-to-oswestry/feed/ 0 Design Your Own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Competition http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/chitty-chitty-comp/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/chitty-chitty-comp/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:27:45 +0000 OsLitFest http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=347 Frank Cottrell Boyce will be visiting Oswestry Library on Monday, 12th March 2012 from 3.30pm.

He will be talking about his new book, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again”.

Enter your OWN DESIGN by downloading the picture and returning it to Oswestry Library by 29 February 2012.

Here’s one design recently submitted:

]]> http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/lit-fest-info/chitty-chitty-comp/feed/ 0 National Libraries Day, Saturday 4 February 2012 http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/general-info/national-libraries-day-saturday-4-february-2012/ http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/02/2012/general-info/national-libraries-day-saturday-4-february-2012/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:21:34 +0000 admin http://www.oswestrylitfest.co.uk/?p=343 ‘The first ever National Libraries Day is a positive day of celebration to promote the whole culture of reading for pleasure, information and engagement whether you read your traditional books or on your laptop or e-reader. It is time to make reading a universal culture. Use it. Join it. Love it.’ (Alan Gibbons)

In Oswestry Library, library staff will be dressed up as well known book characters.

Come along and join in the competition to guess who they are and be in with a chance to win free DVD hire throughout February.

We love Oswestry Library – so why not pop in and tell them how much you love ‘em too! :)

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