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Voices of War & Peace Autumn events
On 13, Aug 2014 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld
Seven new events for the autumn have been added to the events listings: http://www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/events/
Organised by the Centre, these events are aimed at academics, community groups and members of the public. They cover a wide range of topics around the First World War and its commemoration. Events include: creative writing workshops with local authors and arts organisation Beatfreeks, participatory performance for children with The Play House, a Wikipedia meet up and the launch of Stephen Bourne’s new book Black Poppies.
The events also coincide with the exhibition Voices of War, on display at the Library of Birmingham from September 29-December 31, curated by one of the Centre’s Co-Investigators, Dr Siân Roberts.
Full list of events
Birmingham and the First World War: session for teachers
A FREE workshop for teachers to explore the collections of Birmingham Archives & Heritage and Birmingham Museums Trust
Saturday 4 October, 10am-3pm, Library of Birmingham (Heritage Learning Space) & Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Places are limited. To book your place please contact: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk by 14 September
Voices of the First World War: creative writing, conflict and reconciliation
Saturday 11 October 10.30am-3.30pm, Library of Birmingham (Heritage Learning Space)
A partnership event with Voices of War and Peace, the Birmingham Literature Festival and Writing West Midlands
Creative writing workshop for adults led by Fiona Joseph (10.30am-12.30pm)
Poetry workshop for adults led by Garrie Fletcher and Antony Owen (1.30pm-3.30pm)
Places are limited. To book your place on one or both workshops please contact: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Poetry and conflict with Beatfreeks
Tuesday 28 October 2-5pm, Library of Birmingham (Beatbox)
Poetry writing workshop for young people aged 14-25
Places are limited. To book your place please contact: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Foreign Fields with The Play House
Friday 31 October 2-4pm, Library of Birmingham (Brainbox)
Theatre in education participatory performance on the First World War for children aged 8-11
Places are limited. To book your place please contact: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Wikipedia Meet Up: World War One, Pacifism and Dissent
Saturday 22 November 12-5pm, Library of Birmingham (Heritage Learning Space)
Places are limited. For more information and to register your place: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetups/UK/Library_of_Birmingham_Nov_2014
Black Poppies
Saturday 29 November 2-4pm, Library of Birmingham (Brainbox)
Talk and discussion with the author Stephen Bourne to celebrate the launch of his book Black Poppies
Places are limited, please book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-poppies-book-launch-tickets-12509104067?aff=eorg
First World War Study Day: Medicine/Injury/Trauma/Treatment
Saturday 6 December 10am-5pm, Library of Birmingham, Conference Suite
Study day on the First World War and medicine/injury/trauma/treatment/disability
Places are limited, please book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-world-war-injury-medicine-disability-tickets-12524419877?aff=eorg
All events are FREE but places are limited.
For further information please contact Nicola Gauld, the Centre Coordinator: voices@contacts.bham.ac.uk
