Please note: While we make every effort to maintain the programme of our events as they are shown, there may be occasions when changes occur that are beyond our control.
UK Games Expo is 3rd to 5th June 2016 in Hall 1 NEC Birmingham.
If members wish to attend, please contact Richard directly at
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 14th-16th July
Venue: Arnold Methodist Church, Front Street, Arnold, NG5 7EL
Guest speakers, workshops, art tuition,
Singers, music, craft stalls.
Special guests: Ian McMillan (The Bard of Barnsley) and Tony Husband present
'A Cartoon History of Here' A show created with the audience by poet, broadcaster,
Ian McMillan and Cartoonist of the Year, Tony Husband. A fast-flowing and interactive show which draws on local
stories and legends.
Tickets for this performance are available from Bonington Theatre, Arnold, NG5 7EE - £5.00 each
or by post from julie.nwuk@gmail.com
Stephen Booth - International Best-selling Crime Writer
Children's authors - Ian Douglas and Stuart Hill
Saturday, 23rd July
Jubilee Park Gala, Mapperley, Nottingham
Members of New Writers UK
Tas Severis - Artist in residence at Patchings Arts Centre - presents a 3-hour art workshop
Saturday and Sunday 9th and 10th July
Books in the Castle - Newark Newark Castle and Gardens, Castlegate,
Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Open 9.30am
Authors attending:
Saturday - Maria Dziedzan, Jane Grey, Gareth Baker, Alan Dance
Sunday - Steve Taylor, Nick Thom, Julie Malone, David Ebsworth
Sunday, 4th September 2016 11am - 5pm
The Gedling Show, Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Carlton, Nottingham
More details to follow in due course
Saturday and Sunday 18/19th June
Arnold Carnival, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, NG5 6LU
Members of New Writers UK
Launch of Creative Writing Competition for Children
Sunday, 19th June at 2.00pm
Friday to Sunday 3rd to 5th June 2016
Games Expo
NEC Birmingham
Saturday, 1st October, 2016 10.00am - 4.30pm
The XII Annual New Writers UK Book Festival
Includes the awards for the finalists of the 8th New Writers UK Creative Writing Competition for Children and Young People of Nottinghamshire.
Joining us will be children's author Bali Rai, Horror Writer Sam Stone, Publisher David J Howe - Telos Publishing
More details to come.
Gedling Borough Arts Festival 2016
July 14th-16th
Arnold Methodist Church/Central Arnold, NG5 7EL
Thursday: 14th July 1.00pm Festival Opening by the Mayor of Gedling Borough
Events:
‘Drum and Samba Performance’ by students of Redhill Academy with guests - Killisick Primary School. ‘Art Workshop’ – presented by Patchings Arts Centre Artist in Residence, Tas Severis. ‘The Origins of Language’ – presented by Dr Nick Thom. ‘X Factor in the Church’ – Talent Show. ‘Poetry of the Proletariat’, Performance poetry with Garry Eagling, Miggy Angel, Dwane Meads, Rachel Joy, Frank MacMahon and Martin Grey.
9.30pm Close
Friday: 15th July 10.00am Open
Events:
‘Art of the Creator’ service. Music, dance and drama from students of Redhill Academy and guests – Robert Mellors Primary School with Joy James. ‘When Sorrows Come’ Maria Dziedzan talks about her debut novel focussing on the adversity suffered by her heroine in Ukraine during World War II. Writing Crime stories and Research with best-selling crime author Stephen Booth. Sewing Craft Demonstration with Liz Wibberley of Handsewn. ‘A Cartoon History of Here’ presented by broadcaster and comedian, Ian McMillan (The Bard of Barnsley), and Cartoonist of the Year, Tony Husband. Tickets for this performance on sale from the Bonington Theatre, Arnold just £5.00 each.
9.00pm close
Saturday: 16th July 10.00am Open
Guests at various times during the day will be Spiderman and Rapunzel, younger children’s roundabout, face painting. Plus…Gedling Play Forum, Ian Douglas and ‘Countdown to Mars’. ‘Feel the Force’ - Create your Star Wars Character - With Gareth Baker. William the Wizard. Stuart Hill’s Viking Stories for older children . Storytelling. Taylor Swift Tribute.
5.00pm Close
Free admission to the Festival. Stalls, artists at work, crafts, artwork and books for sale, refreshments, raffle for the Mayor of Gedling’s chosen charity. Talks, workshops.
To book for the free art workshop and sewing craft demonstration, for a programme (available at the end of May) or for more information, please email julie.nwuk@gmail.com
