{"id":8852,"date":"2024-02-15T14:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T14:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/?post_type=spines&#038;p=8852"},"modified":"2024-04-05T15:39:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T14:39:34","slug":"south-west","status":"publish","type":"spines","link":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/spine\/2024\/south-west\/","title":{"rendered":"SPINE 2024 South-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=\"Spine 2024 What's On\" 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<p>For the South-west region of SPINE Lite activities, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth 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 London south-west 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-btns8852_aec997-94{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_aec997-94 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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.kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_ac5baf-5c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns8852_ac5baf-5c .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8852_ac5baf-5c\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn8852_195f9d-8e.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn8852_195f9d-8e.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8852_195f9d-8e 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=\"#wandsworth\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Wandsworth<\/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=\"merton\">Merton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.merton.gov.uk\/libraries\">what&#8217;s on<\/a> | X <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mertonlibraries\">@MertonLibraries<\/a> | Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mertonlibraries\/\">@mertonlibraries<\/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>Morden&#8217;s Magical Imagination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a fun creative writing workshop and show with poet Paul Lyalls suitable for the whole family. Children will create a poem using their imagination which will be added to a giant book on display at the library.<br>Saturday 23 March &#8211; 1-3pm &#8211; Morden library, Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5DX<br><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.merton.gov.uk\/events\">More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Story Spells<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjure up a sensational story from weird and wonderful writing prompts mixed with magical games and activities. Facilitated by writer, educator, poet and musician Vici Hoban Read.<br>Thursday 4 April &#8211; 2-3.30pm &#8211; Morden library, Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5DX<br><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.merton.gov.uk\/events\">More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heroes &amp; Villains<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What curious creatures and colourful characters lie waiting in your imagination? What do they want? Where are they going? Do you dare to set them free? Facilitated by writer, educator, poet and musician Vici Hoban Read.<br>Tuesday 9 April &#8211; 2-3.30pm &#8211; Morden library, Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5DX<br><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.merton.gov.uk\/events\">More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wondrous Worlds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What does your &#8216;world of pure imagination&#8217; look like? A magical land? A haunted city? Is it in the past, the future or right here under your nose? How do we get there? Let&#8217;s go! Facilitated by writer, educator, poet and musician Vici Hoban Read.<br>Thursday 11 April &#8211; 2-3.30pm &#8211; Morden library, Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5DX<br><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.merton.gov.uk\/events\">More info<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vici.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9068 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vici.png 600w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vici-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Vici Hoban Read<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vici Hoban Read is a writer, poet, musician, music educator, Creative Workshop leader &amp; Writing for&nbsp;Wellbeing facilitator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vici lives in the London Borough of Merton and has facilitated creative arts&nbsp;sessions &amp; workshops &#8211; for both adults and children &#8211; for almost 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a writer &amp; poet, Vici has contributed to a wide range of publications, including Psychologies magazine and Earth Pathways calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a facilitator, she has worked on&nbsp; community arts projects and creative workshops for organisations such as Creative Youth charity, Kingston Music Service and Merton Libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vici is also the founder of Jiggle &amp; Jam &#8211; indoor &amp; outdoor music, movement, story &amp; nature play sessions and workshops for children and families: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.jiggleandjam.co.uk__;!!MOeJA3Fs6wML0Q!D3l2GWWuyD2t4xdlMkEKrFoWVoPcHE1JRmYJr53VbFFaFzU9ZPp4RaH_9wbEWbgW7PcMruXI0hTM7QgQ-3EyfHySmO8$\">www.jiggleandjam.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:&nbsp;@vicihobanread_writes&nbsp;and @jiggleandjam<\/p>\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=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8857 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paul-130-2.jpg 1669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>One time Poet in Residence for the Roald Dahl Family &amp; Museum. Paul has worked with Arsenal FC, The 2012 London Olympics, Glastonbury, Spurs &amp; even NASA!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His work appears in over 30 books and collections and he recently had a poem he wrote about Stephen Lawrence accepted in the World Wide anthology &#8216;Black Lives Matter&#8217; 100 poems to change the world. Michael Rosen describes Paul as &#8216; A kind of magic that makes you see the world in a different way&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sutton\">Sutton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: see <a href=\"https:\/\/llc.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk\/client\/en_GB\/sutton\">what&#8217;s on<\/a> | X <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SuttonLibraries\">@SuttonLibraries<\/a> | Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/suttonlibrarieslondon\/\">@suttonlibrarieslondon<\/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>Imagination Station: A Creative Writing Workshop for 7-11 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the magic of your own imagination with Poet in Residence Alice Frecknall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Imagination Station is packed with fun ideas and playful activities to get your creativity flowing. Why not construct a word collage\u2026 reinvent a favourite story\u2026 or try your hand at group poetry with other Imagination Station visitors? Whatever your inspiration, follow the magical pathways of your imagination and discover the exciting places they might lead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Towards the end of this two-hour workshop you\u2019ll have an opportunity to share what you\u2019ve written out loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitable for ages 7-11 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday 23 March, Satuday 6 April and Saturday 13 April &#8211; 2-4pm &#8211; Wallington Library, Shotfield, Wallington SM6 0HY. To book, <a href=\"https:\/\/events.sutton.gov.uk\/event?id=114143\">please us this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Magical Creatures: A Creative Writing &amp; Drama Workshop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for this fun workshop in which we will create stories about mythical and magical creatures. Through a series of creative writing and drama exercises we will explore the worlds of creatures like dragons, fairies and unicorns and we will even invent our own new magical creatures. The workshop will be facilitated by Saraswathi Sukumar and is perfect for ages 7-11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday 5 April &#8211; 2-3.30pm &#8211; Sutton Central Library, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA<\/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=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8859 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Alice.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Alice Frecknall <\/strong>is a poet, short fiction writer, and fine artist. Her debut poetry collection, Somewhere Something is Burning, is published by Out-Spoken Press (2021). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her writing has been widely anthologised, including in The London Magazine, The Stinging Fly, berlin lit, And Other Poems, bath magg, fourteen poems, and Butcher\u2019s Dog, and was most recently shortlisted for the Out-Spoken Prize for Poetry 2023 and The London Magazine Poetry Prize 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alice has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Hull, is a Roundhouse Poetry Collective alumna, and member of the UniSlam Post-Emerging Cohort. She has read her work at venues and festivals across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wandsworth\">Wandsworth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworth.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/libraries\/our-libraries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworth.gov.uk\/leisure-and-culture\/libraries\/our-libraries\/\">Wandsworth Libraries<\/a> X: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wandsworthlibs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wandsworthlibs\">@wandsworthlibs<\/a> Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wandsworthlibrarians\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wandsworthlibrarians\">@wandsworthlibrarians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kite Flights!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever travelled by kite to another land? Join local poet Laila Sumpton to create your own kite, plan your journey and tell tales of your travels! What foods, landscapes, animals, cities will you&nbsp;experience? Inspired by poems from &#8216;Around the World in Eighty Poems&#8217; edited by James Berry explore poems from many cultures in this free craft and poetry&nbsp;workshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This poetry and craft session is for ages 4 and above and their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday 6 April &#8211; 2-4pm &#8211; Balham Library, 16 Ramsden Road, Balham, London, SW12 8QY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boat and Balloon&nbsp;Travels! <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are going on a journey &#8211; by hot air balloon and paper boat! What will happen,&nbsp;where will we go &#8211; you decide,&nbsp;get ready for the ride!&nbsp;Inspired by poems in&nbsp;&#8216;Around the World in Eighty Poems&#8217; edited by James Berry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This free craft and poetry&nbsp;workshop is&nbsp;for ages 7 and above and their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday 11 April &#8211; 3.30 \u2013 5.30pm &#8211; Balham Library, 16 Ramsden Road, Balham, London, SW12 8QY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poet in Residence<\/h2>\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\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An image of poet Laila Sumpton. She has black shoulder length hair, she wears a blue patterned dress and crosse her arms. She smiles out towards the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-9436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LAILA-14-1.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Laila Sumpton\u2019s<\/strong> poetry uses imagery and lyricism to tell stories about identity and human rights. She studied English literature at the University of St Andrews and Human Rights at the University of London. She is a member of the Keats House Poetry Forum, a collective of London based poets supported by Keats House in Hampstead who work on poetry projects. She co-edited&nbsp;<em>In Protest- 150 poems for human rights<\/em>, a unique anthology of global poetry collated by the Keats House Poets and the University of London&#8217;s Human Rights Consortium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laila performs her poetry and organises events and workshops at universities, festivals, heritage sites and various NGOs- using poetry and the arts to campaign for human rights and bring people together. She is putting together her first pamphlet and has been documenting the memories of war survivors in Bosnia, as well as working on poems that explore refugee and indigenous rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the South-west region of SPINE Lite activities, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth 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 London south-west libraries and public events. 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