{"id":8747,"date":"2024-02-15T14:24:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/?post_type=spines&#038;p=8747"},"modified":"2024-03-27T13:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T13:27:47","slug":"north-west","status":"publish","type":"spines","link":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/spine\/2024\/north-west\/","title":{"rendered":"SPINE 2024 North-West"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3841\" height=\"2505\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8817\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On.png 3841w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On-1536x1002.png 1536w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spine_digital_baners___Whats_On-2048x1336.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3841px) 100vw, 3841px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brent &amp; Harrow (North-West)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the North-west region of SPINE Lite activities, Brent and Harrow are hosting a series of private and public events facilitated by their Poets in Residence and local artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the contact details for the lead libraries and public events. All events are free to attend and welcome children and their families to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8747_163a43-26{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_163a43-26 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8747_163a43-26\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8747_de3537-33.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8747_de3537-33.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn8747_de3537-33.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8747_de3537-33 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#brent\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Brent<\/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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8747_991b69-b8{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_991b69-b8 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8747_991b69-b8\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8747_c92348-37.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8747_c92348-37.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn8747_c92348-37.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8747_c92348-37 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#harrow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Harrow<\/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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brent\">Brent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brent.gov.uk\/libraries?fbclid=IwAR37ggRdrBigXuQDbfkNj0auw2xjJWXN98OGRiE1j1EEjsXP-SMdtRyhbeg\">what\u2019s on<\/a> | X:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrentLibraries\">@BrentLibraries<\/a> | Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lovebrentlibraries\">@lovebrentlibraries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unleash the Rhythm within: Rhythm &amp; Poetry (RAP) Workshop with Alim Kamara<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching it up from djeli to rapper, Alim Kamara is joined by poetry pioneer and lyricist Rufus Mufasa, sharing tracks\/ acapelling, in English, Krio and Welsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alim switches from folktales to rap in this session with hip hop MC, poetry pioneer Rufus Mufasa as they exchange tracks, acapella and banter about their routes into hip-hop. Rufus is the Future Generations first poet in residence, she draws on three languages, runs participatory projects and mentors beat poets in Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars for three action-packed days of exploration and learning. Each session promises a unique opportunity for children aged 8 to 11 to delve into the captivating world of RAP. Don&#8217;t miss this chance to be a part of something extraordinary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to be inspired by the renowned international artist and founder of Storie Storie, Alim Kamara! With a passion for storytelling through rhythm, Alim brings a wealth of experience to guide our young talents on an incredible journey of self-discovery and expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wed 3 Apr &#8211; 11.30-13.30<br>Wed 10 Apr &#8211; 11.30-13.30<br>Sat 13 Apr &#8211; 11.30-13.30<br><strong>Location: <\/strong>Kingsbury Library, Kingsbury Rd, London NW9 9HE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">poet in Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8750 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alim-Full-length.jpg 1768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Over the past 20 years, the founder of Storie Storie Alim has taught workshops, run assemblies, delivered presentations, and performed at hundreds of schools across London, the UK and globally \u2013 including India, Sierra Leone, Dubai, USA, Peru, Amsterdam, Mexico, Kenya, and Canada. At least 50,000 boys and girls have witnessed and been impacted by Alim\u2019s creative stories. His high-energy delivery and thought-provoking poems and fables have taught children and young people the importance of self-esteem, creative expression, identity, culture and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However Alim\u2019s impacts goes beyond the classroom. Working with prestigious institutions such as Ministry of Defence, Channel 4, and Amnesty International, he uses the old age craft of the spoken word to empower leaders and promote inclusive societies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alimkamara.com\/\">Website<\/a> | Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alimkamara\">@alimkamara<\/a> | X: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alimKamara\">@alimKamara<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harrow\">Harrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrow.gov.uk\/libraries\/harrow-library-branches\">Harrow Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8815 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Harrow_Spellcasters_23March.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Spellcasters Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and explore poetry and creativity at our Spellcasters Workshop for ages 8-11 with poet Rachel Lewis. We\u2019ll be exploring the power of words and imagination, writing spells and creating a super-poem based on magical creatures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staged as part of the &#8216;Magic and Imagination&#8217; SPINE Festival in Harrow. Produced by spoken word trailblazers Apple &amp; Snakes, with funding from Arts Council England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sat 23 Mar, 11am-1pm<\/strong><br>Greenhill Library, Perceval Square, Harrow, HA1 1GX.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns8747_87557f-f3{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8747_87557f-f3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8747_87557f-f3\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8747_73e9b6-f3.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn8747_73e9b6-f3.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8747_73e9b6-f3 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.eventbrite.co.uk\/o\/harrow-libraries-29930633025\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">book here<\/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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poet in Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8814 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rachel-118-1.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Rachel Lewis <\/strong>is a poet and creative facilitator. Her first pamphlet, \u2018Three degrees of separation\u2019, was published in 2019 and won the Wordsmith Pamphlet Prize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is a recipient of the Jewish Book Week Emerging Writers Award, a member of the Barbican Young Poets Collective and co-founder of Disabled Joy: the Writing Happiness Project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was previously an Artist in Residence at SPINE Festival in 2023. She can be found at @rachel_lewis_poet on Instagram and X.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brent &amp; Harrow (North-West) For the North-west region of SPINE Lite activities, Brent and Harrow are hosting a series of private and public events facilitated by their Poets in Residence and local artists. Below are the contact details for the lead libraries and public events. 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