We were delighted to host local author Sue Palmer’s terrific Story Starter Sessions on our Facebook page in June and July. In four parts, she tackled everything from plot to character development and everything in between! The resultant entries to our Short Story competition were a bold and eclectic mix including poetry and a chaptered … Continue reading Story Starters with Sue Palmer
Category: Past Events
Summer Reading Challenge 2020
From Friday 5th June, children can join Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 by signing up online at http://www.sillysquad.org.uk The challenge runs into September, and this year children are to set their own reading challenge to collect digital rewards. They can read anything they like, from comic books, joke books, information books to story books. … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge 2020
“Hidden Watlington” Photography Competition : Just 3 days to go! DEADLINE 1st August
We are delighted to be launching our photography competition to create a calendar for 2021. The success of last year's venture on so many fronts was fantastic - from the exceptional quality of the submissions and the resulting calendar, to the photography exhibitions and notecards. The community feel of the venture and our collective pride … Continue reading “Hidden Watlington” Photography Competition : Just 3 days to go! DEADLINE 1st August
FOWL Spring Update
Owing to the rapidly escalating situation concerning the coronavirus pandemic, you will be aware that FOWL felt the responsible decision to avoid any unnecessary risk to the community was to postpone our March guest speaker Lord Jay of Ewelme. This event has now been rescheduled for November 20th at St Leonard’s Church, when we hope … Continue reading FOWL Spring Update
Lord Jay’s talk – “Watlington In The Wider World” will now be held on Zoom : 20th November 2020
We are delighted that Michael Jay has offered to give his talk, postponed from March because of Covid-19, via Zoom. This will now be on Thursday 20 November at 8pm. The poster below gives details of how to register your interest in this event.
1st February 2020 :The Rhubarb Theatre
The Bookworms delighted our young audience with their two performances and interactive storytelling sessions. A generous donation from the Watlington Times allowed us to fund this wonderfully inventive experience of theatre in the library for the Watlington community.
FOWL in The Watlington Times
FOWL NEWS FOWL FA were delighted to be able to host the Rhubarb theatre at the library on Saturday February 1st. The Bookworms delighted just under 100 people over their two performances and interactive storytelling sessions. All who were there really engaged with their wonderfully inventive and musical adventures and we have had some very … Continue reading FOWL in The Watlington Times
Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
We are delighted to be joining forces with Watlington ArtWeeks over the coming months.Do have a look at our library window, currently showcasing the remarkable talents of Jen Skene and Edwina Sercombe as part of the town-wide Art Moments intititive to help us keep ArtWeeks in our minds and hearts. It is a beautiful and … Continue reading Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
21 February 2020 : Victoria Selman : Serial Killers
An evening of murder, mystery and mayhem as we talk to bestselling crime author Victoria Selman about serial killers, criminal profiling and the inspiration behind her latest thriller, Snakes & Ladders
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