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Book onto workshop here (external website) via Foxlowe

Book onto evening event (external website) via Foxlowe

Find out more about the Writing That Sings creators and exObjects where all this began at

Click to meet the commissioned authors for Writing That Sings

Click on the text below to find out more.

Listen to Sauma’s short piece about childhood and climate change in India.

Read Sauma’s short exObject story about the lost heritage of her grandparents in Uttar Pradesh, India

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You can read Sauma and Alison’s stories in the new colour-illustrated anthology featuring prize-winning novelists, memoirists and TV scriptwriters: exObjects: the art of holding on, letting go.

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Leek Loves Books is excited to share an event:

Leek Arts Festival, in collaboration with Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival and OUTSIDE Arts invite you to an Evening with Stuart Maconie. Click here to find out more (external website)

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Leek Loves Books Headline evening performance!
Tickets for sale now.
Go to the Foxlowe website to purchase yours today. https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

Tongue Tied & Twisted
Indian tales with a contemporary twist

Tongue Tied & Twisted blasts Indian storytelling into the 21st century combining the talents of UK music producer PKCtheFirst on stage with international performer
@PeterChand.

"How many of the sisters will the wild jackals spare…what becomes of the foolish
man who thought he was dead….and what is the haunting message that a dove
sings across time and space"

Experience two distinctive artists bringing a fresh UK twist on traditional tales collected from South Asian elders. This show celebrates the art of live storytelling
fusing a unique blend of Urban Hip Hop and classical South Asian sounds. Together, Peter and PKCtheFirst present a unique audience experience which bridges cultures and generations.

‘No words to express how fantastic it was. All I can say is WOW!!! I couldn't sleep ...
Was still thinking of those stories’ Alchemy Festival Southbank Centre London

Suitable for adults (and 14 years and over)
*A co-production with Black Country Touring and Peter Chand in partnership with Creative Black Country supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.

www.peterchand.com
https://www.instagram.com/pkcthefirst/?hl=en

Leek Loves Books Headline evening performance!
Tickets for sale now.
Go to the Foxlowe website to purchase yours today. https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

Tongue Tied & Twisted
Indian tales with a contemporary twist

Tongue Tied & Twisted blasts Indian storytelling into the 21st century combining the talents of UK music producer PKCtheFirst on stage with international performer
@PeterChand.

"How many of the sisters will the wild jackals spare…what becomes of the foolish
man who thought he was dead….and what is the haunting message that a dove
sings across time and space"

Experience two distinctive artists bringing a fresh UK twist on traditional tales collected from South Asian elders. This show celebrates the art of live storytelling
fusing a unique blend of Urban Hip Hop and classical South Asian sounds. Together, Peter and PKCtheFirst present a unique audience experience which bridges cultures and generations.

‘No words to express how fantastic it was. All I can say is WOW!!! I couldn't sleep ...
Was still thinking of those stories’ Alchemy Festival Southbank Centre London

Suitable for adults (and 14 years and over)
*A co-production with Black Country Touring and Peter Chand in partnership with Creative Black Country supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.

www.peterchand.com
https://www.instagram.com/pkcthefirst/?hl=en

“… Bread, bread, and more bread for every meal. Toast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too – what a deal.”

(Photograph of a performer of the Ottam Thullall, copyright Smita Tharoor)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting next weekend.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
Leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

#StorytellingMagic #StorytellingMatters #southasianheritageweek #leek #staffordshiremoorlands #handwritten #handwrittenletter

“… Bread, bread, and more bread for every meal. Toast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too – what a deal.”

(Photograph of a performer of the Ottam Thullall, copyright Smita Tharoor)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting next weekend.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
Leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

#StorytellingMagic #StorytellingMatters #southasianheritageweek #leek #staffordshiremoorlands #handwritten #handwrittenletter

“They say ‘thank you, thank you’ for everything small. And ‘sorry, sorry’ when things go wrong at all…”

(Text of an Ottam Thullall poem written in Malayalam by Chandran Tharoor, copyright @smitatharoor

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
Leeklovesbooks.com
@Nutkhut.UK
@punamramchurn
@sabrinashahstories

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

#StorytellingMagic #StorytellingMatters #southasianheritageweek #leek #staffordshiremoorlands #handwritten #handwrittenletter #bookish
#bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookworm #bookphotography
#instabook #bookcommunity #bibliophile #booknerd
#bookaddict #bookstagrammer #reading

“They say ‘thank you, thank you’ for everything small. And ‘sorry, sorry’ when things go wrong at all…”

(Text of an Ottam Thullall poem written in Malayalam by Chandran Tharoor, copyright @smitatharoor

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
Leeklovesbooks.com
@Nutkhut.UK
@punamramchurn
@sabrinashahstories

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

#StorytellingMagic #StorytellingMatters #southasianheritageweek #leek #staffordshiremoorlands #handwritten #handwrittenletter #bookish
#bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookworm #bookphotography
#instabook #bookcommunity #bibliophile #booknerd
#bookaddict #bookstagrammer #reading

Tickets available at the Foxlowe website for all our chargeable events.
Get yours now 📚🙌

Tickets available at the Foxlowe website for all our chargeable events.
Get yours now 📚🙌

Join our Writing That Sings creative writing workshop

Saturday 14th June 2025

11.00 - 12.30

Wirksworth Library
Coldwell St, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4EU
Phone: 01629 533730

Bring an object that inspires your musical memories. This might be a songbook or a song from the past, an outdoor sound, or a piece of music that still makes you get up and dance.

In the workshop conversation Maggie Pollard and A.T. Boyle will encourage your happy memories to flow, perhaps as a way to address feelings of loss.

You will go home with some imaginative writing about your object that you can develop into a longer piece and chat to others about.

At the end of the session Maggie and Alison will perform excerpts from the Writing That Sings writing commissions that are part of Leek Book Festival 2025.

You can join in with our singing of snatches of music woven through the workshop, and you are welcome to just listen.

If you are shy but want your writing to be shared, Maggie is happy to perform short excerpts for you.

FREE to take part.
If you are able to afford it, a donation of around £5 per person is requested for a workshop place, which goes towards the cost of setting up and running the workshop.

www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

#leek #leeklovesbooks #leeklovesbooks2025 #StorytellingMagic #handwritten #StorytellingMatters #illustration #reading

Join our Writing That Sings creative writing workshop

Saturday 14th June 2025

11.00 - 12.30

Wirksworth Library
Coldwell St, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4EU
Phone: 01629 533730

Bring an object that inspires your musical memories. This might be a songbook or a song from the past, an outdoor sound, or a piece of music that still makes you get up and dance.

In the workshop conversation Maggie Pollard and A.T. Boyle will encourage your happy memories to flow, perhaps as a way to address feelings of loss.

You will go home with some imaginative writing about your object that you can develop into a longer piece and chat to others about.

At the end of the session Maggie and Alison will perform excerpts from the Writing That Sings writing commissions that are part of Leek Book Festival 2025.

You can join in with our singing of snatches of music woven through the workshop, and you are welcome to just listen.

If you are shy but want your writing to be shared, Maggie is happy to perform short excerpts for you.

FREE to take part.
If you are able to afford it, a donation of around £5 per person is requested for a workshop place, which goes towards the cost of setting up and running the workshop.

www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

#leek #leeklovesbooks #leeklovesbooks2025 #StorytellingMagic #handwritten #StorytellingMatters #illustration #reading

“… and leather buckled shoes factory lads like him had to borrow from the wardrobe mistress of the local Gilbert & Sullivan society.”
(Text and photograph copyright A.T. Boyle. Terry Boyle acting the role of jester Jack Point in The Yeoman of The Guard)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our posting next weekend.
Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

“… and leather buckled shoes factory lads like him had to borrow from the wardrobe mistress of the local Gilbert & Sullivan society.”
(Text and photograph copyright A.T. Boyle. Terry Boyle acting the role of jester Jack Point in The Yeoman of The Guard)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our posting next weekend.
Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

“In short, acting allowed him to wear a thick cotton wool wig on top of his quiffed Fifties hair, flamboyant laced cuffs and collars…”

(Text and photograph copyright A.T. Boyle. Terry Boyle acting the role of jester Jack Point in The Yeoman of The Guard)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

“In short, acting allowed him to wear a thick cotton wool wig on top of his quiffed Fifties hair, flamboyant laced cuffs and collars…”

(Text and photograph copyright A.T. Boyle. Terry Boyle acting the role of jester Jack Point in The Yeoman of The Guard)

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

Tickets now live for our Writing that Sings workshop and evening performance. Go to Foxlowe events:
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/writing-that-sings-exobjects-workshop/
+
https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk/events/tongue-tied-twisted-blasts-indian-storytelling-into-the-21st-century/

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

We are thrilled to invite to you to Spout Brew House on the 30th May for our second comedy night with Andy Gilbert.

7:30pm @ Spout

"I cried with laughter"

"Can't remember the last time I laughed this much"

This event was such a laugh last year and same as last year it's free!

https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/event-details-registration/andy-gilbert-comedy-night

#leek #leeklovesbooks #leekcomedy #spoutbrewhouse #spoutbrewhouseleek

We are thrilled to invite to you to Spout Brew House on the 30th May for our second comedy night with Andy Gilbert.

7:30pm @ Spout

"I cried with laughter"

"Can't remember the last time I laughed this much"

This event was such a laugh last year and same as last year it's free!

https://www.leeklovesbooks.com/event-details-registration/andy-gilbert-comedy-night

#leek #leeklovesbooks #leekcomedy #spoutbrewhouse #spoutbrewhouseleek

Our first stage of ticket sales are live at the Foxlowe!

📝 Writing that sings workshop with @ex.objects

🗓️ 31st May 2025
🕚 11:00 am
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
💷 £10 per person
🔟 10 tickets available

Bring an object connected with a happy musical or sound memory. Join this creative writing workshop and find inspiration to write connected directly to you and your object.

We are offering two complimentary workshop tickets to individuals who are disabled, earn low wages, or are currently unemployed.

Potential recipients can email their name, address and brief reason for the request to either:

artificialsilkorg@gmail.com or LLB.

Next we have......

🍾 Leek Loves Books Festival Afternoon Tea

Join Leek Loves Books for a Festival Afternoon Tea on the Terrace at the Foxlowe on Saturday 7th June between 3pm-6pm.

This is pre-bookable directly through the Foxlowe up to 48 hours before.

🗓️ 7th June (main festival day)
🕚 3pm
Age limit: Adults only event
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
£18 plus a glass of fizz
£25 plus 200ml bottle Prosecco

Following this on the 7th we have our headline act.....

Tongue Tied & Twisted blasts Indian storytelling into the 21st century.

Fresh UK twist on traditional tales collected from South Asian elders. This show celebrates the art of live storytelling. Together, Peter and PKCtheFirst present a unique audience experience which bridges cultures and generations.

Support
Join favourite spoken word poet Maggie Pollard, the director of Leek Loves Books Sam Hatton, and published writer and local director of Artificial Silk A.T. Boyle for the premiere of her audio play Om, Pom, Pom.
This will be followed by a short film about the musical memories of residents at the Daisy Haye care home in Leek, interviewed by students from The Meadows School as part of their communication development.

🗓️ 7th June 2025 (Main festival day)
🕚 7pm (Doors at 6pm)
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
£15

I've run out of word count so I'll do a separate post for Rogers poetry event and the meet the authors evening 😂 All bookable through the Foxlowe 📚🥰

#leeklovesbooks2025 #poetry #visitleek #leekcommunity #staffordshiremoorlands

Our first stage of ticket sales are live at the Foxlowe!

📝 Writing that sings workshop with @ex.objects

🗓️ 31st May 2025
🕚 11:00 am
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
💷 £10 per person
🔟 10 tickets available

Bring an object connected with a happy musical or sound memory. Join this creative writing workshop and find inspiration to write connected directly to you and your object.

We are offering two complimentary workshop tickets to individuals who are disabled, earn low wages, or are currently unemployed.

Potential recipients can email their name, address and brief reason for the request to either:

artificialsilkorg@gmail.com or LLB.

Next we have......

🍾 Leek Loves Books Festival Afternoon Tea

Join Leek Loves Books for a Festival Afternoon Tea on the Terrace at the Foxlowe on Saturday 7th June between 3pm-6pm.

This is pre-bookable directly through the Foxlowe up to 48 hours before.

🗓️ 7th June (main festival day)
🕚 3pm
Age limit: Adults only event
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
£18 plus a glass of fizz
£25 plus 200ml bottle Prosecco

Following this on the 7th we have our headline act.....

Tongue Tied & Twisted blasts Indian storytelling into the 21st century.

Fresh UK twist on traditional tales collected from South Asian elders. This show celebrates the art of live storytelling. Together, Peter and PKCtheFirst present a unique audience experience which bridges cultures and generations.

Support
Join favourite spoken word poet Maggie Pollard, the director of Leek Loves Books Sam Hatton, and published writer and local director of Artificial Silk A.T. Boyle for the premiere of her audio play Om, Pom, Pom.
This will be followed by a short film about the musical memories of residents at the Daisy Haye care home in Leek, interviewed by students from The Meadows School as part of their communication development.

🗓️ 7th June 2025 (Main festival day)
🕚 7pm (Doors at 6pm)
🦊 🏫 Foxlowe Arts Centre
£15

I've run out of word count so I'll do a separate post for Rogers poetry event and the meet the authors evening 😂 All bookable through the Foxlowe 📚🥰

#leeklovesbooks2025 #poetry #visitleek #leekcommunity #staffordshiremoorlands

World Book Night 2025 will take place on 23 April, and you can get involved!

Leek Loves Books and Leek Library are excited to present an evening at Leek Library celebrating World Book Night.

Book via the library by ringing 01538 332061 or emailing leek.library@staffordshire.gov.uk to book your free spot.

Share an all time favourite read and what you are currently reading. Refreshments will be provided.

We are also very lucky that the Library has copies of one of the #quickreads to give away on the night!

In 2025 The Reading Agency are creating a nation of readers, and they are thrilled to feature the new Quick Reads series as the next World Book Night booklist. Quick Reads are short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible and easy to read style. They’re a valuable tool for boosting reading skills, confidence and engagement in learning, and have led to thousands of adults reading, completing and enjoying a book for the first time.

So ring or email to book your place now and enjoy World Book Night with other readers in Leek at our beautiful library.
See you on the 23rd! :)

#leeklibrary #leeklovesbooks #leeklovesbooks2025 #WorldBookNight

World Book Night 2025 will take place on 23 April, and you can get involved!

Leek Loves Books and Leek Library are excited to present an evening at Leek Library celebrating World Book Night.

Book via the library by ringing 01538 332061 or emailing leek.library@staffordshire.gov.uk to book your free spot.

Share an all time favourite read and what you are currently reading. Refreshments will be provided.

We are also very lucky that the Library has copies of one of the #quickreads to give away on the night!

In 2025 The Reading Agency are creating a nation of readers, and they are thrilled to feature the new Quick Reads series as the next World Book Night booklist. Quick Reads are short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible and easy to read style. They’re a valuable tool for boosting reading skills, confidence and engagement in learning, and have led to thousands of adults reading, completing and enjoying a book for the first time.

So ring or email to book your place now and enjoy World Book Night with other readers in Leek at our beautiful library.
See you on the 23rd! :)

#leeklibrary #leeklovesbooks #leeklovesbooks2025 #WorldBookNight

“…which creaked and flexed, disturbing the bowed wood shelves stuffed with out-of-date produce.”
Text and Painting copyright Belinda RushJansen

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our posting next weekend.

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
www.leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

“…which creaked and flexed, disturbing the bowed wood shelves stuffed with out-of-date produce.”
Text and Painting copyright Belinda RushJansen

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our posting next weekend.

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
www.leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

Welcome to the first of 12 posts about the fabulous Writing That Sings creative project with new writing, workshops and performances.

“The tin shed shop with its loose handled door would respond to customers stepping over the gaping rotten floorboard…”
Text and Painting copyright Belinda RushJansen

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

Welcome to the first of 12 posts about the fabulous Writing That Sings creative project with new writing, workshops and performances.

“The tin shed shop with its loose handled door would respond to customers stepping over the gaping rotten floorboard…”
Text and Painting copyright Belinda RushJansen

Imagine what comes next…

Watch out for our next posting tomorrow.

https://www.instagram.com/ex.objects/
www.artificialsilk.org
leeklovesbooks.com

"Writing That Sings and exObjects are beautiful, layered projects. Both compelling and deeply affecting." @irenosenokojie
Irenosen Okojie, short story writer and novelist, MBE and winner of the Caine Prize.

New bags have arrived 🥳

New bags have arrived 🥳

🥳📚We are excited to announce a festival collaboration with Sarah at The Haven with Fabric and Felt running three wonderful craft events that go so well with the Leek Loves Books Festival.

You can book online directly at fabricandfelt.com

Limited spaces so book yours now to avoid disappointment 😥

More workshops and events being added to the website over the next few days I'll update you on here as they go live 🙀

🥳📚We are excited to announce a festival collaboration with Sarah at The Haven with Fabric and Felt running three wonderful craft events that go so well with the Leek Loves Books Festival.

You can book online directly at fabricandfelt.com

Limited spaces so book yours now to avoid disappointment 😥

More workshops and events being added to the website over the next few days I'll update you on here as they go live 🙀

Head to leeklovesbooks.com to check out the full programme.
Events that are ready to book tickets are live.

More events to be added as soon as tickets go live.

Heeeee 🥳

Head to leeklovesbooks.com to check out the full programme.
Events that are ready to book tickets are live.

More events to be added as soon as tickets go live.

Heeeee 🥳

Having a great day at the market, we hope you are too 📚🥰

Our festival programme is live on the website with over 50% of events ready for you to get tickets for, the rest is on its way 🤗

Having a great day at the market, we hope you are too 📚🥰

Our festival programme is live on the website with over 50% of events ready for you to get tickets for, the rest is on its way 🤗

Well isn't this cute.

Bunting for our festival has arrived and it is stunning!

See you at the market tomorrow and check out our festival programme 📚

Well isn't this cute.

Bunting for our festival has arrived and it is stunning!

See you at the market tomorrow and check out our festival programme 📚

On Wednesday 5th Leek Loves Books will be taking over the @outside_arts_ butter market stall to promote world book day with crafts and our mystery book sale.

We are also going to be launching our programme for our 2nd book festival on the 7th of June. We have more authors, more venues, fresh author talks and panels, workshops for both adults and children as well as headline acts performing in the evening.

We can't wait to share it all with you 📚

On Wednesday 5th Leek Loves Books will be taking over the @outside_arts_ butter market stall to promote world book day with crafts and our mystery book sale.

We are also going to be launching our programme for our 2nd book festival on the 7th of June. We have more authors, more venues, fresh author talks and panels, workshops for both adults and children as well as headline acts performing in the evening.

We can't wait to share it all with you 📚

We are setting up a third book club!

This club will be our first themed club. We will be reading Science Fiction and Fantasy books.

We are in the process of choosing a venue in Leek so right now if you are interested in joining pop us an email at Leek Loves Books or register interest through our Bookclub page on our website.

Email: leeklovesbooks@gmail.com

Love,
Leek loves books 📚

We are setting up a third book club!

This club will be our first themed club. We will be reading Science Fiction and Fantasy books.

We are in the process of choosing a venue in Leek so right now if you are interested in joining pop us an email at Leek Loves Books or register interest through our Bookclub page on our website.

Email: leeklovesbooks@gmail.com

Love,
Leek loves books 📚

'a masterclass in the art of the modern ghost story' - Brontë Schiltz, writer/journalist

'Way Marker'

Judith Holden had a ritual. Each New Year she would embark on a solitary walk, a chance to lose herself in the landscape. No GPS signal to guide her, just her natural sense of direction and a trusted Ordnance Survey map should that let her down.

This single day was sacred to her.

A chance to be alone in her own thoughts and to work through her troubles and plan for the months ahead. A perfect day. But even perfect days can go wrong. Terrifyingly wrong.

'Way Marker' is a folk horror tale of isolation and dark secrets brought to you by The Librarian of Weeping Bank.

Tuesday 3rd June, 6.30-8.30pm

Quaker Meeting House, Overton Bank, Leek, ST13 5ES

Warning - The Librarian's readings contain moments of heightened tension. The reading is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15 or of a nervous disposition.

Tickets are £7 and can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank

Should you have issues accessing the above page, you can also buy from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/weeping-bank-57906335663

To learn more about The Librarian, his dark tales and the village of #WeepingBank, head over to www.weepingbank.com.

'a masterclass in the art of the modern ghost story' - Brontë Schiltz, writer/journalist

'Way Marker'

Judith Holden had a ritual. Each New Year she would embark on a solitary walk, a chance to lose herself in the landscape. No GPS signal to guide her, just her natural sense of direction and a trusted Ordnance Survey map should that let her down.

This single day was sacred to her.

A chance to be alone in her own thoughts and to work through her troubles and plan for the months ahead. A perfect day. But even perfect days can go wrong. Terrifyingly wrong.

'Way Marker' is a folk horror tale of isolation and dark secrets brought to you by The Librarian of Weeping Bank.

Tuesday 3rd June, 6.30-8.30pm

Quaker Meeting House, Overton Bank, Leek, ST13 5ES

Warning - The Librarian's readings contain moments of heightened tension. The reading is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15 or of a nervous disposition.

Tickets are £7 and can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank

Should you have issues accessing the above page, you can also buy from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/weeping-bank-57906335663

To learn more about The Librarian, his dark tales and the village of #WeepingBank, head over to www.weepingbank.com.

We are at the Butter Market today in the @outside_arts_ stall. Come in and say hello and share a story with us on National story telling day.

We are at the Butter Market today in the @outside_arts_ stall. Come in and say hello and share a story with us on National story telling day.

Join Leek Loves Books on the 5th Feb at the @outside_arts_ Butter Market stall.

Its out 2nd takeover and we are looking forward to talking to you during National Storytelling day.

If you have a story to share bring it along and share with us. It could be something you've written or a short story you love.

See you from 11 am onwards :)

Join Leek Loves Books on the 5th Feb at the @outside_arts_ Butter Market stall.

Its out 2nd takeover and we are looking forward to talking to you during National Storytelling day.

If you have a story to share bring it along and share with us. It could be something you've written or a short story you love.

See you from 11 am onwards :)

Leek Look for a book have partnered with the wonderful pupils and teachers at Leek High School celebrating National Storytelling Week! 📚

Don’t forget to share your finds on the Leeklookforabook on Facebook.

❤️❤️📚📚
#leekhigh #lovebooks #literature #leeklovesbooks #leeklookforabook

Leek Look for a book have partnered with the wonderful pupils and teachers at Leek High School celebrating National Storytelling Week! 📚

Don’t forget to share your finds on the Leeklookforabook on Facebook.

❤️❤️📚📚
#leekhigh #lovebooks #literature #leeklovesbooks #leeklookforabook

@marcmakescomics is coming to #leeklovesbooks2025

I am so excited to announce that Marc makes comics are joining us as part of our children's festival for leek loves books!

Marc will be hosting workshops and we will let you know as soon as tickets are available.

Save the date and keep an eye out for tickets going live soon.

More authors, workshops, talks still to come 🤘

🗓️ 7th June 2025
📚 Leek Loves Books festival

Check out leeklovesbooks.com to see who we have coming so far.

@marcmakescomics is coming to #leeklovesbooks2025

I am so excited to announce that Marc makes comics are joining us as part of our children's festival for leek loves books!

Marc will be hosting workshops and we will let you know as soon as tickets are available.

Save the date and keep an eye out for tickets going live soon.

More authors, workshops, talks still to come 🤘

🗓️ 7th June 2025
📚 Leek Loves Books festival

Check out leeklovesbooks.com to see who we have coming so far.

Thinking about warmer days and looking forward to June 7th when Leek Loves Books 2025 festival is taking place.

This photo from last year's shows a Leek Look for a Book waiting for it's next reader on the chair 🤘🥰

You can find out more about them on Facebook just search Leek Look for a Book. 📔📕📗📘📙

Website is nearly ready so you can check out authors and workshops running on June 7th. Tickets are not live yet though - soon my lovely leek readers 🩷

Love,
Leek Loves Books
📚📖📕📔📓📒📙

Thinking about warmer days and looking forward to June 7th when Leek Loves Books 2025 festival is taking place.

This photo from last year's shows a Leek Look for a Book waiting for it's next reader on the chair 🤘🥰

You can find out more about them on Facebook just search Leek Look for a Book. 📔📕📗📘📙

Website is nearly ready so you can check out authors and workshops running on June 7th. Tickets are not live yet though - soon my lovely leek readers 🩷

Love,
Leek Loves Books
📚📖📕📔📓📒📙

We are having a lovely day at @outside_arts_ indoor market. Been lovely talking to you all about our reading challenge and our festival on the 7th of June.

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We are having a lovely day at @outside_arts_ indoor market. Been lovely talking to you all about our reading challenge and our festival on the 7th of June.

📙📘📗📕📔

After meeting a week later and 🫣 on a Monday due to the snow last week we have a new poll to choose our next read for our Tuesday meetup.

Members - make your vote on our WhatsApp chat by 18th January.

Non members let us know what you would choose or if you've already read any of our choices what you would recommend?

#leeklovesbooks #denengel #bookclub

After meeting a week later and 🫣 on a Monday due to the snow last week we have a new poll to choose our next read for our Tuesday meetup.

Members - make your vote on our WhatsApp chat by 18th January.

Non members let us know what you would choose or if you've already read any of our choices what you would recommend?

#leeklovesbooks #denengel #bookclub

Bringing a few books to the table for our meeting.

Which would you choose?

Bringing a few books to the table for our meeting.

Which would you choose?

LEEK LOVES BOOKS take-over at @outside_arts_ butter market
15th January

Come along and chat all things bookish with us and discover our new Reading Challenge for 2025.

Discover what exciting things we have planned for the Leek Loves Books Festival June 2025 too!

We'll be there from 11am onwards.

LEEK LOVES BOOKS take-over at @outside_arts_ butter market
15th January

Come along and chat all things bookish with us and discover our new Reading Challenge for 2025.

Discover what exciting things we have planned for the Leek Loves Books Festival June 2025 too!

We'll be there from 11am onwards.

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