Cultureword and Oldham Literature Festival

 Here is the latest Cultureword newsletter with details of Oldham Literature Festival and more:

Events and Opportunities from Cultureword       EVENTS & UPDATES How is your creative practice going? If you're in need of a boost then the magic of being in a space with fellow writers usually does the trick 🪄 Check out what we've got coming up for February and March...   Follow us: Website www.cultureword.org.uk Instagram @cultureword Facebook facebook.com/culturewordcommonword   Oldham Writing Festival     Last few tickets for tomorrow's festival!   Our annual writing festival returns to Oldham on Saturday 21st February, with a packed programme of performances and activities. There will be chances to network, express yourself creatively and grab some new reads. 🕐 Programme 🕐 11.30am: Registration & Networking 12.15pm: Readings from Oldham Poetry Magazine ‘Play!’ 12.45pm: Prose Writing Workshop led by Ella Otomewo 1.45pm: Open Mic (email ella@cultureword.org.uk to sign-up) 2.15pm: Lunch (included) & Book Bazaar 3.15pm: Local Opportunities Showcase 3.30pm: Prize-Giving for Stand Up! Poetry Competition 4pm: Close Join us at the delightful 1853 Studios for what is set to be a vibrant day of creative connection & community.   Click to Book       Celebrating Global Majority Women     Writing to Raise Your Spirits 🙌🏽   Celebrate International Women’s Day in the Sky Garden at Castlefield Viaduct with riveting poetry from Identity Live! Collective 🌻   Featuring: 🎤  9 Powerful Poets and Spoken Word artists including Lydia Williams, Dada Zubeda, Shakeema Edwards, Clare Ramsaran & more... 🚶🏽‍♀️A Guided Poetry Walk 📸 Photo opportunities & refreshments Sunday 8th March, 2-4.30pm, at Castlefield Viaduct   Click to Book       CEO Vacancy     2 weeks left to apply ⌛ After many years of dedicated work, our valued CEO Pete Kalu will be leaving. We are therefore seeking an inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive to lead Cultureword into its next phase 🚀 If you are an experienced senior leader from the arts or not-for-profit sector with strong people skills, a track record of fundraising and delivery, and a commitment to community engagement, make sure to get your application in by Sunday 8th March, midnight.    Find out more More News, Events & Opportunities   We are thrilled that our Hard Pressed project is featured on The National Archives UK website!  Our in-depth exploration of the radical independent presses in Manchester from 1970 to 2010 is highlighted as a powerful illustration of inclusive archiving https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/advice-and-guidance/running-your-organisation/inclusion/resources/resources-from-other-archives/ Identity member David Yeates has written a blog post about going viral with the video 'Brown Babies: DNA Histories, From Wigan to Atlanta'  https://mixedmuseum.org.uk/news/guest-post-from-wigan-to-atlanta-david-yeates-brown-babies-dna-histories-viral-video-surpasses-500000-views/ Cultureword will be at The Northern Publishers Fair on Saturday 25th April 2026 at Manchester Central Library, 11am-3.30pm https://fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/93203/northern-publishers-fair-2026/   Manchester Literature Festival is seeking new trustees to join the Board of Trustees/Directors and help shape the next chapter of the Festival's development. Apply by Sunday 1st March, 5pm. https://manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/get-involved#opportunities

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