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Saturday 24 June: All Change and Arsenal in the Community come together for a day of intergenerational celebrations and creativity with two special events. (Please note both events are fully booked this year. Apologies for any disappointment)  Granddads, Dads and … Continue reading →

Friday 23 June: As Word2017 reaches the end of it’s 4th week there is still time to catch some beautiful and inspiring exhibitions at House of Illustration and Islington Museum. At House of Illustration enjoy The Life of Birds – this … Continue reading →

Thursday 22 June:  7-9pm @ Free Word Centre To celebrate the culmination of their spoken word youth workshops in Islington, The Poetry Society present a talent-packed evening of new work by SLAMbassadors hosted by the irrepressible SLAM legend – Joelle Taylor … Continue reading →

Wednesday 21 June: National Writing Day aims to inspire people across the UK to discover the pleasure and power of writing. Today, First Story invite you to enjoy  a whole programme of activities and events focused on writing. Poems, stories, letters, … Continue reading →

19-25  June 2017: Broaden your lexical horizons during the festival by spotting Free Words of the Week around the borough – or join in by putting them on display where you work! There will be a new word for every … Continue reading →

19-25 June 2o17: Refugee Week – Different Pasts Shared Futures  Refugee Week is celebrated in the UK each year to coincide with World Refugee Day on 20 June.  It is a unique opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions that refugees … Continue reading →

Sunday 18 June 12-6pm: Story Street @ Cally Festival  Story Street is part of the Cally Festival, a huge one-day street party on the Caledonian Road. Presented by Word Festival’s very own poet-in-residence Paul Lyalls, Story Street will see storytelling, … Continue reading →