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Sutton Coldfield Library is also running a variety of events. Details of these are on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SuttonColdfieldLibrary or Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/suttoncoldfieldlibrary or Twitter https://twitter.com/SuttonLibrary
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5Shared Reading in Sutton ColdfieldShared Reading in Sutton ColdfieldTime: 14:00 - 15:20 In collaboration with The Reader, and all made possible by FOLIO volunteer Sally, we’re delighted to announce our new Shared Reading group – a fortnightly opportunity to get together, open to anyone who might enjoy listening to or reading stories and poems with others. Everyone is welcome and there’s no pressure to take part or do any reading between sessions – you can just come along and listen. The sessions will run fortnightly, Thursdays 2-3.20pm, on Zoom to begin with, though we hope to run the group in-person when possible (perhaps in the Autumn). Dates: May 13 and 27 June 10 and 24 July 8 and 22 August 5 and 19 You don’t need to commit to all sessions – just come along, try it and see if it’s something you enjoy (we think you will!). To find out more please email Sally on sharedreading@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. Sally will be able to answer any questions you might have and share the Zoom link for the sessions with you. Shared Reading and how it works A group of people, one of them a trained Reader Leader, reads a great novel, short story or poem aloud. We stop and talk about what we have read. There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. The idea is to create a space where people feel at ease. Reading the literature aloud in real-time, means that everyone is involved in a shared, live experience. Group members are encouraged by the Reader Leader to respond personally, sharing feelings, thoughts and memories provoked by the reading. Everyone experiences the text in their own way, but the literature provides a shared language that can help us to understand ourselves – and others – better. Shared Reading groups are open to all and free to attend. Online - Zoom. Email Sally to receive the Zoom link | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
| 9 | 10 | 11Telling Sutton's Stories; Rediscovering Forgotten HistoriesTelling Sutton's Stories; Rediscovering Forgotten HistoriesTime: 10:00 - 13:00 You are warmly invited to FOLIO Sutton Coldfield's artist-led workshop exploring the local history of Boldmere. Using historic maps and archive photos we will share our community's stories and create an installation artwork based on the history of houses and the local area. This event is a free drop-in events as part of FOLIO Sutton Coldfield's Telling Sutton's Stories project (http://foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk/map), funded by a grant from the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme. The event is planned to take place outdoors, though we will move inside if the weather is bad. Any questions - email zoe@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. Communitea Cafe, 78 Boldmere Road | 12 | 13Telling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTelling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTime: 10:00 - 13:00 You are warmly invited to browse historic maps and archive photos of Sutton Coldfield at this free, drop-in event hosted by FOLIO Sutton Coldfield as part of our Telling Sutton's Stories project (http://foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk/map). A perfect opportunity to share your own stories about Sutton or reminisce about the town! We'll also have a small collection of objects for you to handle which may prompt memories, plus information about Sutton Coldfield libraries and how to join them (if you're not already a member). This event is funded by a grant from the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme. We'll be set up on tables outside, though we will move inside if the weather is bad. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms, please join us at another event in this series when you are feeling better. We also encourage attendees to be considerate of others in terms of doing what we all can to minimise the risk of spreading COVID when browsing our maps and photos. Any questions - email zoe@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. Max's Coffee Shop, 310 Clarence Rd, Sutton Coldfield B74 4LT Map | 14 | 15 | |||
| 16Telling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTelling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTime: 10:00 - 13:00 You are warmly invited to browse historic maps and archive photos of Sutton Coldfield at this free, drop-in event hosted by FOLIO Sutton Coldfield as part of our Telling Sutton's Stories project (http://foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk/map). A perfect opportunity to share your own stories about Sutton or reminisce about the town! We'll also have a small collection of objects for you to handle which may prompt memories, plus information about Sutton Coldfield libraries and how to join them (if you're not already a member). This event is funded by a grant from the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme. We'll be set up on tables outside, though we will move inside if the weather is bad. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms, please join us at another event in this series when you are feeling better. We also encourage attendees to be considerate of others in terms of doing what we all can to minimise the risk of spreading COVID when browsing our maps and photos. Any questions - email zoe@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. Four Oaks Baptist Church, Grange Ln, Sutton Coldfield B75 5JX Map | 17 | 18 | 19Shared Reading in Sutton ColdfieldShared Reading in Sutton ColdfieldTime: 14:00 - 15:20 In collaboration with The Reader, and all made possible by FOLIO volunteer Sally, we’re delighted to announce our new Shared Reading group – a fortnightly opportunity to get together, open to anyone who might enjoy listening to or reading stories and poems with others. Everyone is welcome and there’s no pressure to take part or do any reading between sessions – you can just come along and listen. The sessions will run fortnightly, Thursdays 2-3.20pm, on Zoom to begin with, though we hope to run the group in-person when possible (perhaps in the Autumn). Dates: May 13 and 27 June 10 and 24 July 8 and 22 August 5 and 19 You don’t need to commit to all sessions – just come along, try it and see if it’s something you enjoy (we think you will!). To find out more please email Sally on sharedreading@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. Sally will be able to answer any questions you might have and share the Zoom link for the sessions with you. Shared Reading and how it works A group of people, one of them a trained Reader Leader, reads a great novel, short story or poem aloud. We stop and talk about what we have read. There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. The idea is to create a space where people feel at ease. Reading the literature aloud in real-time, means that everyone is involved in a shared, live experience. Group members are encouraged by the Reader Leader to respond personally, sharing feelings, thoughts and memories provoked by the reading. Everyone experiences the text in their own way, but the literature provides a shared language that can help us to understand ourselves – and others – better. Shared Reading groups are open to all and free to attend. Online - Zoom. Email Sally to receive the Zoom link Telling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTelling Sutton's Stories - old maps & photos of SuttonTime: 14:00 - 17:00 You are warmly invited to browse historic maps and archive photos of Sutton Coldfield at this free, drop-in event hosted by FOLIO Sutton Coldfield as part of our Telling Sutton's Stories project (http://foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk/map). A perfect opportunity to share your own stories about Sutton or reminisce about the town! We'll also have a small collection of objects for you to handle which may prompt memories, plus information about Sutton Coldfield libraries and how to join them (if you're not already a member). This event is funded by a grant from the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme. We'll be set up on tables in the pub garden, though we will move inside if the weather is bad. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms, please join us at another event in this series when you are feeling better. We also encourage attendees to be considerate of others in terms of doing what we all can to minimise the risk of spreading COVID when browsing our maps and photos. Any questions - email zoe@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk. The Duke Inn, 12 Duke St, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RJ Map | 20 | 21 | 22 | |||
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