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Tag: Writing

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Anthony books in for a success

Gary Carter June 1, 2023 across the linesanthony broughauthorDelphi2i publishingnewsOldhamretiredsaddleworhsaddleworth independentteacherWriting

A SADDLEWORTH man hopes to write his next poem about being a successful author after releasing a book of verse. Anthony Brough is the brains…

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Christmas Lifestyle

More Than Mistletoe book is eclectic festive treat for readers

Aimee Belmore December 18, 2021 authorbooksChristmasfeather my nestmore than mistletoesaddleworth independentsaddleworth newssarah shardthe christmas collectiveUppermillWriting

TWELVE Christmas stories of kisses, wishes and near misses offer an eclectic and inclusive treat for readers this festive season. Sarah Shard, from Grasscroft, is…

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Lifestyle

Events and workshops to inspire borough’s budding writers

Aimee Belmore September 27, 2021 authorsbooksOldham Counciloldham librariesOldham Librarysaddleworth independentsaddleworth newsworkshopswritersWriting

A SERIES of events and workshops are taking place to help aspiring writers across the borough. On Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October is Comma…

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Author Jo proves dreams can come true

Trevor Baxter March 2, 2021 ambitionbookdreamJo Harthan authorunew bookoldham authoruoldham newsreaper of soulsSaddleworth Authorsaddleworth newsWriting

AS a youngster Jo Harthan always dreamed of becoming a writer. Fulfilling her ambition may have taken longer than Jo, holder of a first-class honours…

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Entertainment

Coliseum invites writers to pen 100 words about Oldham

Aimee Belmore August 9, 2019 100 word playboroughOldhamOldham Coliseumoldham newssaddleworth newstheatreWriting

OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is inviting writers of all ages and experience to submit 100 Word Plays about Oldham which will be displayed throughout the theatre…

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International bestselling author from Saddleworth inspired by local libraries

Aimee Belmore June 27, 2019 authorbook launchbookslaunchnoveloldham librariesphaedra patrickuppermill libraryWaterstonesWriting

When Saddleworth author Phaedra Patrick visited Oldham Library as a young girl, she dreamed that one day her own books would sit on the shelves…

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Discover new worlds, comedy and languages as part of live@thelibrary

Aimee Belmore April 24, 2019 Librarylive@thelibraryOldham ArtsOldham Counciloldham newsreadingsaddleworth newsWriting

OLDHAM’S live@thelibrary programme is back and whether you like comedy, action, adventure or une pincée de cinéma français there is something for all tastes and…

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Exciting line-up revealed for return of the Saddleworth Literary Festival

Aimee Belmore January 25, 2018 booksJohn Henshawliterary festivallocal poemsMike Sweeneyoldham librariesPoemspoetrySaddleworth SchoolWriting

STAR names as well as local writers will take centre stage at the second Saddleworth Literary Festival at Saddleworth School on March 24-25. Preparations are…

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Top actor backs first ever Saddleworth Literary Festival

Aimee Belmore September 29, 2016 allan grahamauthorsgraham unsworthliterary festivalSaddleworthWriting

A TOP film and TV actor is backing the launch of a brand new Saddleworth Literary Festival in Uppermill next month. John Henshaw is patron…

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Saddleworth author captures hearts worldwide with charming new book

Aimee Belmore April 4, 2016 authorbookcharm braceletcurious charms of arthur pepperphaedra patrickWriting

A BLOSSOMING Saddleworth author never dreamed her story about an old man and a charm bracelet would capture the hearts of readers in 19 different…

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