Blackpool Council - Arts - Wordpool

Arts - Wordpool

Wordpool 09
Arts - our third annual festival of words will take place in Blackpool from 4-10 October 09. This year the Arts service is working with Blackpool Libraries to programme an exciting series of events and activities at various locations in Blackpool around themed days.

A full programme of events will be available in August but here is a taste of ‘ Wordpool 09’

Sunday 4^th This Little Piggy…
a fun day out for all the family in Stanley Park featuring the Whalley Range All Stars’ Amazing ‘Pig Show’ – a theatre in a giant pig! Children’s authors, arts and craft tents, Rhythm & Rhyme Time and look out for our fantasy animals all over the park!

Tuesday 6^th Central Crime
An afternoon of readings and discussion with Anne Perry, Neil White and Nick Oldham, three of your favourite crime writers, followed by an evening of ‘Murder and Mystery’. All at Central Library.

Wednesday 7^thShopping for Words
Join some of your favourite authors in some of our town centre shops for an exciting day of literature and shopping.

Thursday 8^th National Poetry Day John Siddique –
Blackpool’s Poet in Residence will launch his ‘Poems for Blackpool’ at a Civic Reception today. If you represent a community group who would like to attend please contact Jane Brooks 01253 478091 or Lynne Pattinson 01253 478238.

Terry Caffrey and children from St Kentigern’s and Stanley Primary Schools will launch the book that they have produced for the ‘Art of War’ project. The project has been funded through the Their Past Your Future Phase 2 National Programme run by Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and funded by the Big Lottery Fund and supported by Blackpool Council.

Talkies Showcasing dynamic performances by Steve Tasane and Terry Caffrey and Steve’s National Touring Poetry film.

Friday 9^th Fringe Day
Exciting events and activities all celebrating words. If you are a local writer, poet, lyricist, dramatist or part of a community group that celebrates words and would like to be a part of the ‘Wordpool’ Fringe please contact us for more details.

Saturday 10^th Celebrating the Work of Roald Dahl
Venture inside the amazing Giant Peach for wonderful 3D story telling experience, make Fantastic Pop Ups with Artist Paul Pickford, Superlative story sessions with one of your favourite authors and much, much more. Fun for all ages. To join our ‘Wordpool’ mailing list please contact artsdevelopment@blackpool.gov.uk

FOR MORE ARTS PAGES PLEASE VISIT:

Grundy Art Gallery

Dance Development

Arts Awards For Young People

Arts Regeneration Programme

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Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

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Tel: 01253 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm