Freelance workshop leader, story writer, script writer, journalist, and budding poet. Interested in empowerment and transformation through story.
Sheffield
Joined January 2011
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Free summer art workshops for children and young people (up to age 19) with Ignite Imaginations.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-arts…
There are some opportunities for older writers. If I find the links, I'll pass them on @thenormanshaft.
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As part of @ourNHstories we are going to be telling some of the extraordinary and Never Heard Stories from inside our NHS. Engaging thousands of staff to explore, share and reflect upon what being part of the organisation means to them.
#VoicesfromtheNHS
Just discovered that here in Sheffield you can buy a room in a house. A room. It's aimed at students, I think, but another 'new to me' thing!!
These poetry postcards are free to Sheffield NHS staff. If you're new to poetry, get today's short PowerPoint in advance, as 'word banking' is a great way to fire your imagination. For details, email: [email protected].
@STH_Wellbeing @unisonSTH @SheffHospLED @STHODD @STH_AHPs
Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols
Susan Downer retweeted
Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols
Great petit poetry workshop with NHS staff. It's amazing what you can write in 5 mins! We started with the line, 'The NHS wasn't born, it was made from...' Fancy a go? The PowerPoint and recording are available from [email protected]
@STH_Wellbeing @ArtsSth
Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols
I think I need to write a letter starting, 'Dear Mr Chase, or can I call you Lankelly...'
theguardian.com/society/2023…
The official uniform of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals story gatherers has arrived. Mir and I will be travelling around the hospitals persuading folk to write, draw and record the 'voice' of their work places. We're coming soon!
Loved every minute of this Marvellous Meadows event at Manor Lodge yesterday, especially the talk about herbs and beheadings. It was a feast of flowers, stories, language, and culture. The learning never stops. Thanks to all who attended.
Pleased and excited to announce that I'm part of the team that will deliver @ourNHstories in Sheffield, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The Sheffield team includes a poet/facilitator, visual artist, composer and dancer. Watch out for a local showcase in November!
This link will take you through the front door of a tiny shop selling a book of poems by women of colour in Sheffield, including me. Some of the poetry is dark and some is full of rage, but there's space for wit. And it's for a good cause.
sheffieldflourish.co.uk/shop…
Fancy a day walking, talking, and writing in the Peak District on 8 July? Free event for adults, all materials provided. Booking details are below.
peakdistrict.cinolla.com/ran…
New gentle drama course in Sheffield. All welcome. No experience needed. #drama #sheffield #mentalhealth
This seems like a good idea!
We are campaigning for the UK Govt to launch a 24/7 Mental Health Emergency Helpline - Sign the Petition! chng.it/RrMYNqT6 via @UKChange
Ready to take your business to the next level? Mentoring and free TV advertising for black owned businesses. Apply (take a deep breath, the application form will take some time and thought) and spread the word. channel4.com/blackinbusiness…
New resource from @Chilypep. Great work with young people in South Yorkshire and beyond, fantastic website.
chilypep.org.uk/library-reso…
What, at the very least, do you think you need to survive physically and psychologically? I don't know if it includes people...
Deadline this Friday 26 May. When the flood comes, what will you take with you? What should we leave behind? Artists are invited to respond to these urgent questions as part @MigMatFest: Details: ark-sheffield.org/rapid-resp…
@nowthenmag @ShefEnvironment @theatredelishef @SheffMuseums