Category Archives: Literature

Book Post – Rise Up & Repeal

Posted on 28/07/2019 by beckyd123

‘Ní Saoirse go Saoirse na mBan. There is no Freedom until the Freedom of Women.’ … Continue reading →

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The Apple Tree by John Rebholz. Illustrations by Zoe Saunders. Published by Lightning Source. 2018. A young soldier sits in a trench, his head bowed in concentration. As a new father sent to fight in the First World War, he … Continue reading →

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Charity Writing Competition Finale

Posted on 29/10/2018 by beckyd123

The results of the Link Age Southwark UK & Ireland-wide writing competition were celebrated this month as part of the charity’s twenty-fifth birthday party. It was a lovely evening during which many dedicated volunteers were recognised for their ongoing commitment and support. … Continue reading →

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Charity Writing Competition Winners

Posted on 14/10/2018 by beckyd123

I was absolutely thrilled with the response to the Link Age Southwark UK & Ireland-wide charity writing competition! We were inundated with entries from both adults and children. Judging is now complete and winners have been notified. Everyone was most impressed with the high standard … Continue reading →

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Charity Writing Competition

Posted on 26/07/2018 by beckyd123

There’s just over a month to go before the deadline of the UK & Ireland-wide writing competition I’ve organised to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of lovely London charity Link Age Southwark. Entries have already started coming in and there’s plenty … Continue reading →

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Dead Poets Society

Posted on 09/06/2018 by beckyd123

Keats-Shelley House in Rome is a wonderfully quaint tribute to the work of John Keats and the English romantic poets. The sad history of the house is that Keats moved there from England after being diagnosed with tuberculosis. His friends thought … Continue reading →

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Writing Competition Launch

Posted on 13/05/2018 by beckyd123

I’m thrilled to be organising a UK & Ireland-wide writing competition to celebrate twenty-five years of Link Age Southwark. This lovely London charity ‘builds friendships between older people and volunteers in order to end feelings of loneliness and isolation in … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Go to the Library

Posted on 06/04/2018 by beckyd123

The local library I used to visit as a young child has recently closed down, prompting me to contemplate the many positive experiences I’ve had at libraries throughout the world. Kents Moat Library was a tiny but vital community hub … Continue reading →

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Link Age Southwark Charity Celebration

Posted on 01/03/2018 by beckyd123

I’m delighted to be volunteering with Link Age Southwark, a fantastic London charity providing support for isolated older people in the community. I’m organising a UK and Ireland-wide writing competition to celebrate the charity’s 25th birthday this year as well … Continue reading →

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A London Literary Salon

Posted on 06/11/2017 by beckyd123

This month I went along to the Tea House Theatre for a Words Away literary salon. These monthly talks aim to ‘bring writers together in a creative environment to explore the writing process.’ Event founder and host Kellie Jackson welcomed award-winning novelist Tessa Hadley to explore … Continue reading →

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