Last poetry workshop before November's candlelit vigil

Am quite sorry that tomorrow is our last poetry workshop in Hayle: they've gone so well and people have been so interested. The project is called Heroes of Hayle and marks the centenary of World War One in the town. It's funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and has included a series of talks through the summer on the town's history as well as these three workshops. 

It's been wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and interest - and people writing so enthusiastically at the workshops which have been led by local author Jenny Alexander.

The writers will be reading their poetry at a candlelit vigil on 10 November 2018 at St Elwyn's Church, Hayle.

First poetry workshop in Hayle

Our series of three free poetry workshops in Hayle, Cornwall, got off to a great start on Saturday (8 September 2018) at Phillack Church. The workshops, led by local author Jenny Alexander, are creating poetry to be read in November to mark the centenary of the end of World War One.
Phillack Church was a tranquil and inspiring setting for this first session. The war graves in the cemetery outside were a point of inspiration for the work.
The next workshop will be on Saturday 22 September (1030am-4pm) at Phillack Church Hall and the final one on Saturday 6 October, also at Phillack Church Hall at the same time.
Booking is essential: there are only a couple of places left on both of these, so please do email info@bridging-arts.com if you would like a place.
A selection of poetry created at the workshops will be read at a candlelit vigil at St Elwyn's Church, Hayle, at 7pm on Saturday 10 November 2018 - the day before the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
This project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Heroes of Hayle: WW1 stories from home and the Western Front

We're delighted to have just received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to take work forward in Hayle, Cornwall.

Heroes of Hayle: World War One stories from home and the Western Front will look at various aspects of life in the town during 1914-18. Acclaimed local author Jenny Alexander will be leading three full-day poetry workshops in September and October - to create work that can be read at Remembrance Day services in November.

Before that, we'll be running a series of talks and visits during the spring and summer.

On the agenda:

- a visit to the ruins of the National Explosives Factory on Hayle Towans

- a talk by local historian Chris Berry on the war graves in Phillack Church

- a talk by WW1 expert Ken Johns on the 251st Tunnelling Company formed in Hayle.

Please do get in touch if you would like to learn more. Anyone is very welcome to take part in all - or just one part - of this project. You don't have to be an experienced poet at all. Beginners are very welcome - and you will be surprised at what you will write under Jenny Alexander's expert guidance.