Another enjoyable evening of varied and distinctive writing was heard at the Open Mic night on Oct 18th. Thank you to all poets who read including John Calvert, Rob Dunford, Jolivia, Sally Paradise, Steve Waling, Lynn Walton and our Writer in Residence, Joy Wassell Timms. Especial thanks to volunteers Helen Beesley, Helen Moody, Kath […]
Events
Come along to the Writing Group on Monday 24th October from 7.00pm until 8.00pm at Burnage Library, Activity and Information Hub. The group, which is led by Burnage Library writer-in-residence Joy Wassail Timms is suitable for beginners, with writing exercises to get your creativity going. It’s a fun and supportive […]
Writing Group Monday 24th October at Burnage Library
Burnage Library, Activity and Information Hub presents a Poetry Open Mic night from 7.30pm until 9.15pm on Tuesday October 18th. Book your 4 minute slot by emailing openmic@Burnageactivityhub.org.uk. The November Poetry Open Mic Night will take place on November 22nd.
Poetry Open Mic Night on Tuesday October 18th
A FREE Monthly Art Class starts tonight (Wednesday October 12th) from 7.15pm until 9pm at Burnage Library. It’s place to celebrate drawing and and connect with your community. No experience required, drawing materials provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.No fee – donations welcome. The sessions will run […]
Free Monthly Art Class Starts Tonight
This post was written by Alyn Hilsden, who runs our digital drop in sessions from 10:30 – 12:30 each Monday morning during term time. For the last six weeks, I have been running a weekly IT drop-in session at Burnage library. This has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a […]
Reflections on running an IT drop-in
Be part of our Easter Community Trail from Saturday, March 20th to April 5th. Burnage residents have been creative and decorated their windows, doors and gateposts with their spring designs for you to enjoy. Why not take a look, share your pictures of Burnage in springtime, and enjoy the trail? It’s a great […]
Burnage Community Trail
I mean… we stood there on the Orme, we stood there and stood there… I mean… sometimes we posed against boulders, near primroses, framed ourselves against the sea, I mean… where were they? – with all their cars, and camper vans and camera phones and oldies with white hair, just […]
Goat Song – Joy Wassell-Timms
Libraries are already a great model of the sharing economy – one Burnage resident can access one of hundreds and thousands of books, delivered to their community library, all for free. They’re a great place for groups to meet up, information to be shared, and new ideas to grow, At […]
Greening Burnage Library.
A feast of words were served at our 2nd Rosie Garland and friends open mic night. A large audience thoroughly enjoyed the event and our thanks and appreciation go to all writers who participated – Jill Cragg, Charlotte Gringras, Helen Heery, Jolivia, Fokkina McDonnell, Lynn Walton, Joy Wassell Timms, John […]
Rosie Garland at Burnage Library
Join us on Wednesday 29th August, 10:30 – 12:30, for our Summertime Ocean Special! Crafts for Children under 11 Storytime for under 5’s at 11:30 Bring a picnic! Please note, there will be a £1 charge towards materials per family/group, and all children must be supervised by an adult.