Newham Festival of Stories

STORIES, bringing our community together in libraries and venues across the borough for the very first @newhamstories. Thank you to everyone who joined us for 11-days of talks, workshops, performances and more. 💙 @NewhamLibraries @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @Discover_Story

Closing out the festival with the incredible @JoyWhite2 and @Marv____ell. Looking back at lockdown now all the social distancing signs have worn down. @NewhamLibraries @NewhamLondon @ace__london @Discover_Story

It’s the final evening of the festival! @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @discover_story

The wonderful @magpieprojectuk bringing stories to live in a new mural at their new Grassroots Centre. @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @discover_story

Join @JoyWhite2 tonight at the East Ham Library at 6:30pm for a discussion of her latest book Like Lockdown Never Happened, a sonic geography of how Black culture and creativity sustained us through the isolation of the lockdowns, for @NewhamStories ! newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/like-lo…

Tomorrow: three incredible authors unite at Stratford Library for an evening of conversation. All from #Newham. All renowned for powerful words. If you haven't yet booked your FREE tickets: newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/irenose… @NewhamLibraries @IrenosenOkojie @salenagodden @LuanGoldie

Newham Festival of Stories is featured in the November edition of Newham Voices newhamvoices.co.uk/2024/11/12/fir…

Week two, let's go! The final five days of the festival are jam packed with even more FREE talks, creative workshops, exhibitions and family fun. Book your tickets now at NewhamFestivalOfStories.org @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @discover_story

Looking forward to @JoyWhite2 event on Fri 22nd Nov at #EastHamLibrary as part of @NewhamStories #CelebratingOurStories #LikeLockdownNeverHappened

Unpacking what it means to be a Black working class author navigating the publishing world today. A Friday night of laid back conversation with @courttianewland and @DerekVsOwusu. @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @discover_story @newhambookshop

UCL Culture Lab are taking part in Newham Festival of Stories! Visit our Power! exhibition and explore what Power means to you. Wednesday 13 & 20 November, 2-5pm The Culture Lab @UCLEast Campus @NewhamStories buff.ly/3YQ2ep5

Newham Festival of Stories is featured in the November edition of Newham Voices newhamvoices.co.uk/2024/11/12/fir…

An evening with the marvellous Paterson Joseph, talking about the life changing magic of libraries, his storytelling heritage, and the process of bringing to life the untold story of Charles @ignatius_sancho. @NewhamLibraries @NewhamLondon @ace__london @Discover_Story

Tonight: an evening with Paterson Joseph at Stratford Town Hall. We can't wait to hear him discuss the extraordinary story of Charles @ignatius_sancho, the historical hero of his debut novel. newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/the-sec… @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @Discover_Story

Books and bread ❤️🍞📚 Delving into the history of East London baking with @UCLSpecColl at UCL East to find creative writing inspiration. Food for thought: if there was a #Newham Bun, what would it have in it? @newhamlondon @NewhamLibraries @ace__london @Discover_Story

A vibrant Family Freestyle Dance with @Sadlers_Wells at East Ham Library. 🌈 Missed today's session? There's another one next Tuesday! Book your free place: newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/family-… @NewhamLibraries

📣Introducing @NewhamStories - a vibrant celebration of storytelling taking place across the borough this November. What’s your story? Join us and share it from 11-22 Nov 2024. 🎟️ Book free orlo.uk/srHFl @NewhamLibraries @NewhamLondon @ace__london @Discover_Story

LAST FEW: Family Freestyle Dance with @Sadlers_Wells tomorrow at East Ham Library. Does your child love to move? Family Freestyle will get you and your little ones dancing together and having fun. Book free at: newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/family-…

Families in and around Newham, Please join us on Sat 16 Nov at Stratford Library for an inspiring workshop led by two AKC dancers as part of @NewhamStories. Experience the magic of storytelling through movement with our Moving Stories initiative >>> bit.ly/3O63PSR

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