{"id":14833,"date":"2025-11-06T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/?post_type=event&#038;p=14833"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:59:01","slug":"the-great-big-poetry-party","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/event\/the-great-big-poetry-party\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Big Poetry Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kick back in the comfort of your own home to enjoy a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness! Join in with Simon Mole and Gecko\u2019s inspired improvisation and enjoy a performance from guest artist: KARL NOVA showing you there is more than one way to pen a poem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Great Big Poetry Party?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An online event where children and their families can dive into the world of poetry. This event helps develop poetry skills while showcasing performances from Simon Mole, Gecko and an invited guest poet. Best of all, it\u2019s completely free and takes place via Zoom, advance booking essential. To reserve your place, simply click \u2018Book Now\u2019 button below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday 30th November Time: 4pm Age Guidance: 4 &#8211; 11yrs<br>Cost: Free, booking essential<br>Running time: 50mins<br>Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns14833_62722b-c2{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns14833_62722b-c2 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns14833_62722b-c2\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14833_fccb74-d3.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn14833_fccb74-d3.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14833_fccb74-d3 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simonmole.com\/kids-poetry\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Book now<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still not sure? Hear what others had to say:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBrilliant, fantastic\u201d<br>\u201cFun, energetic &amp; full of poetry, storytelling &amp; music!\u201d<br>\u201cA beautiful mixture of performance and involvement, great to have good music\/songs alongside professional poets.\u201d<br>\u201cGreat idea, accessible, good time of day for families, welcome change from TV\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Simon Mole online:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SOCIAL MEDIA #MoleGecko<br>Simon Mole: Website: www.simonmole.com | Facebook: @simonmolepoet<br>Instagram: @Si_mole | YouTube: youtube.com\/simonmole<br>Gecko: Website: www.geckoofficial.com | Facebook: @geckoband<br>TikTok: @geckomusic | Instagram: @geckoofficial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Karl Nova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Karl Nova: Website https:\/\/karlnova.tumblr.com\/<br>Instagram &#8211; @karlnova | Facebook &#8211; @KarlNova<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted &amp; Facilitated by Simon Mole &amp; Gecko, Featuring Karl Nova<br>Funded by Arts Council England &amp; Apples and Snakes<br>Supported by Rua Arts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kick back in the comfort of your own home to enjoy a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness! 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