Literature
Listed on this page are literature-based events and
organisations in Allerdale, delivered with support from Allerdale
Borough Council. Further down this page you will find information
about independent writers' groups in Allerdale.
Solway Arts Society
Nigel Sidaway - Secretary, The Gill House, Bromfield, Aspatria,
Cumbria CA7 3ND
For tickets/details, tel Wigton Library: 016973 66150 or Billy
Bowman's Music Shop: 01900 826708
Solway Arts is a voluntary charity promoting professional arts for
the public in Allerdale. Their wide-ranging programme includes
events throughout Allerdale, including poetry readings as well as
shows by a number of reputable theatre companies, puppet
shows, art and craft exhibitions, and jazz and classical concerts.
Words by the Water: A Cumbrian Literature Festival
c/o Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DJ
Tel: 017687 74411 Email:
enquiries@theatrebythelake.com
www.wordsbythewater.org.uk
Words by the Water was established in 2002 as a
celebration of books, writing, words and ideas. Organised by
Ways With Words, the festival features a varied programme
of readings by authors and poets, writing workshops, study groups,
discussion and family events. The festival is normally
held in March.
Independent writers' groups in Allerdale
Cockermouth Writers Circle
c/o Michael Baron, Watergate Barn, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13
0RU
Tel: 01900 85289 Email:
mikbaron@macunlimited.net
Interests include fiction, travel, autobiography. Six guest tutors
a year. Meets once a month, Wednesdays 7.30pm at the All Saints
Learning Centre, Cockermouth. Beginners welcome.
Cumbrian Literary Group
c/o Joyce Fisher, Calgarth, The Brow, Flimby, Maryport CA15
8TD
Tel: 01900 813444
Meets once a month April - October at the Quaker Meeting House,
Keswick. For writers and readers associated with the Lake District,
including beginners. Varied programme of talks, visits and
competitions.
Cumbrian Poets
c/o Christopher Pilling, 25 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria CA12
5NY
Tel: 017687 73814 Email:
chrispilling@onetel.com
Meets once a month, usually on the last Friday, where poets discuss
critically and give feedback on one poem from each
participant.
Senhouse Writers Group
c/o Jane Laskey, Senhouse Museum, The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport,
Cumbria CA15 6JD
Tel: 01900 816168
Meets monthly on Wednesdays 10.30am - 1.30pm at Senhouse Museum.
Tutor: Angela Locke. Contact the Museum for further details.
Workington Writing Group
c/o Sheila Fielder, Harrington Youth Club, Workington, Cumbria CA14
5PT
Tel: 01946 831152 Email:
sheila@fielder.worldonline.co.uk
This small informal group meets on Wednesdays 10am - 12noon,
term time only, at Harrington Youth Club. Members of the group are
interested in reading and discussing a wide variety of different
writing. The group are currently working on a set of memoirs which
they hope will be published, although new members are welcomed.
Membership costs £4 a week.
Lakeside Writers
c/o Sara Barnes, 48 Main Street Greysouthen Cockermouth Cumbria
CA13 0UL Email: enquiries@nicheworks.biz
This group meets the last Wednesday of every month
at Papcastle Village Hall, Cockermouth at 7.30pm.
Allerdale Borough Council
