Category: News
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Proving what we all knew at the Creative Care Expo
We’re fresh from our first activity of the year, the successful Creative Care Expo in Maidstone, where practical experience confirmed once again that arts and culture play a significant part in wellbeing.
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On Art (and why we need it)
Christina takes a close look at the Adam Curtis film Hypernormalisation, and his assertion that the art world may be partly responsible for Brexit and Trump. One of the positive things that came out of Brexit and Trump’s victory is that people are now more interested in politics. Everyone is…
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Use it or lose it: Support your local library
Our lovely new volunteer, Christina Lee, makes the case for one of our most important public services. On Monday, The Guardian published an article on the imminent closure of 340 public libraries in the next five years if funding cuts are implemented.
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Creative Care Expo
Along with many other arts, culture and community organisations, we’re delighted to be taking part in the Kent Dementia Action Alliance’s Creative Care Expo in January.
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Politic Man: A new play by Kent based Alison Mead
Alison is an actor, writer and director who very kindly read for us at the Dickens Festival this year.
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Dementia Christmas Lunch
All are welcome to come along and join in – dementia friendly businesses, carers groups or support groups and those wishing to find out more about how they can get involved over a mince pie or two!
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#RLF2016: The Turtle Moves
Fun and activities for all ages inspired by Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. Community Hub and High Street, Saturday, October 8. 10am-4pm We were too far down the line to organise a tribute to STP last year, but were keen to keep his name and work alive. ‘The Turtle Moves’ is the…
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#RLF2016: Author Talks
In partnership with Medway Libraries we have two fantastic author talks for you.
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#RLF2016 Cafe Crawl
Our popular Cafe Crawl takes place on Sunday, October 2 from 12-3pm. It’s a great excuse to indulge in hot milky drinks and cake, while our writers and performers entertain you with their wonderful stories.
Rochester Literature Festival 