This summer Seven Stories has an action packed holiday programme to engage and delight visitors, and there are still two weeks of Knickerbocker Glory book-based fun to go! Log onto our website for full listings.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Just look what’s on this Autumn…
Seven Stories from Seven Stories
Join us for some very special author events linked to Seven Stories from Seven Stories, a new series starting on ITV on Sunday 3rd September. Top writers, illustrators and actors from the region have come together to create new stories based on the seven basic plots of story: Quest, Tragedy, Voyage and Return, Overcoming the Monster, Rebirth, Comedy and Rags to Riches. Authors including David Almond, GP Taylor and Melvin Burgess will be visiting Seven Stories throughout the autumn and into 2007. Check out our website for more details.
New Beginnings with Adam Bushnell – Sunday 3 September
The Summer holidays draw to an end and new beginnings are upon us. Listen, join in and create stories old and new at Seven Stories. Tales that will guarantee to start the new school year with smiles on many a face. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience. 5+
Roald Dahl Day – Wednesday 13 September
To celebrate what would have been the 90th birthday of Roald Dahl, Seven Stories is offering a special programme of activities for schools and groups and visitors throughout the week. Roald Dahl Day is being celebrated nationally. For more details log onto www.roalddahlday.info.
Roald Dahl Day weekend celebrations Sept 10 & 11 and Sept 17 & 18
Come dressed as your favourite Dahl character. Prizes will be available each day for the best costume. Why not come in yellow, Roald Dahl’s favourite colour? We have classic party games with a wacky Dahl twist, including pin the ears on the BFG! There are hands-on drop in activities relating to Dahl’s colourful characters and you could meet Willy Wonka or Mrs Twit!
Roald Dahl Day School and Group Programme Monday – Friday September 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
Our school and group programme aims to celebrate the life and work of Roald Dahl through a variety of creative and fun activities. These include character building, party fun and a character collecting trail. Key stage 1 and 2. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777 for more details.
Voyages Storytelling, in association with Universal Building Society – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September
Universal Building Society commences the second phase of its three year sponsorship of Seven Stories. The project aims to take children on a voyage of literary discovery to enlighten them about the arts, literature and creativity. Come along to a colourful, seafaring-themed weekend of events at Seven Stories. Children will be taken on a magical journey to search for hidden treasure and hear enchanting tales of voyages and adventure told by inspirational storytellers Pascale Konyn and Sudha Mooney. Please see the website for further details.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Friday 22 September
Come for an entertaining evening event for adults and find out how Nick and Tony create the Horrible Science Roadshow together. Includes a Q & A session, a taster of the show and book-signing. Ideal for teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators and adults with an interest in children’s books. 6-7.30pm. Pre booking is advisable. £3.50, £2.50 annual pass holders. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Saturday 23 September
This crazy show and book signing, based on the Stunning Science of Everything Book from the multi-award winning Horrible Science series, explores a range of demonstrations, readings from the books and quizzes. Aimed at a family audience of children aged 6-13 and their parents. 11 am -12 noon. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Stephen Potts - Wednesday 27 September, 12.30 – 2.30 pm.
Stephen Potts is a versatile and gifted writer whose first children’s book, Hunting Gumnor, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His latest page-turner, Abigail’s Gift, is a gripping historical adventure, partly set in modern times and spanning back two centuries. Abigail Jones has a rare gift – an imagination that transports her from the grey world of schoolwork into wild adventures and in particular, the story of Morag, a free-spirited girl from the Scottish Island of Mull in the 19th century keen to escape the poverty she lives in. ‘Exciting, poetic and mysterious’ Carousel.
Join Stephen Potts for a discussion about his writing, followed by book-signing. Open to school groups. Includes a gallery tour before the event. Suitable for KS2 ages 9-11. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777. In association with Egmont Books.
Michelle Paver – 30 September
Join a family event with Michelle Paver, author of Wolf Brother and Spirit Walker, part of the acclaimed Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. Come and celebrate the release of Michelle’s latest book Soul-Eater, and hear her talk about how she created the world of Torak, her love of wolves, her experiences researching pre-historic clans, her encounter with a bear and much more. Followed by book signing. Suitable for families and children 9+ at 11.00 am. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Orion Books.
Hidden Magic with Pascale Konyn - Sunday 1 October
Sunday Storytelling. At the red gold turning of the leaves, at the time when the dark nights grow longer, the air becomes crisp and it seems as if the earth and its creatures are preparing to sleep, what hidden happenings might there be beneath our feet, under our noses or maybe even in front of our eyes? Discover for yourself when you come and share some tales in the turning season. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience.
Jackie Kay – Wednesday 4 October – Children’s Book Roadshow event
Join prize-winning poet and author Jackie Kay for a National Children’s Book Week event. Recently awarded an MBE for her services to literature, Jackie draws on personal experiences in her work. From 11am – 12noon in the Artist’s Attic, plus signing. Open to schools, groups and anyone interested in literature, age 7+. Pre booking is advisable.
Jackie Morris – Thursday 5 October
To celebrate National Poetry Day, award-winning illustrator Jackie Morris will be visiting Seven Stories. Jackie has illustrated over 30 children’s picture books including Can You See a Little Bear? The Seal Children and Lord of the Forest. To tie-in with the publication of Classic Poems, an illustrated anthology on 30 September, Jackie will be running a morning workshop for adults and a session for schools in the afternoon. Supported By Barefoot Books.
The workshop is for adults and young people with an interest in illustrating for children and runs from 11-12 noon followed by book-signing. Pre booking is advisable. To book please call 0845 271 0777.
The schools’ session is suitable for KS2/3, years 6-8, and runs from 12.30 - 2.30 pm. This includes a gallery tour before the event and book-signing with Jackie Morris. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777.
Andy Stanton – Sunday 15 October
Join Andy Stanton, a regular member of the improv workshop The Crunchy Frog Collective, as his humour takes flight in his first book You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum. In this tale of a fierce old man, Andy Stanton accumulates silliness and jokes in a laughter-inducing romp, with wild scratchy illustrations, daft asides to the reader, barmy tangents, one liners and a great song (The Sunday Times). Not to be missed. 3pm, ages 7+. Pre-booking advisable. In association with Egmont Books.
Last chance to catch Harry Potter manuscripts!
Don’t forget that September will be your last chance to see original work by JK Rowling for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Favourites with visitors have been her hand-written draft manuscript for Platform Nine and Three Quarters and her outline for Chapter 7 The Sorting Hat
The Incredible Journeys exhibition transports visitors into the magical worlds of story. It presents key books, manuscripts and artwork from the past 70 years including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Borrowers, The Gruffalo, Fred, Avocado Baby, Danny the Champion of the World and The Little Wooden Horse.
Where pre booking is advisable, please call 0845 271 0777. Normal admission charges apply, unless stated. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For updated information on events, please log onto our website: www.sevenstories.org.uk. Thank you.
Posted by Barbara-Ann Brown on August 23, 2006 10:12 AM
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Autumn news from Seven Stories
This summer Seven Stories has an action packed holiday programme to engage and delight visitors, and there are still two weeks of Knickerbocker Glory book-based fun to go! Log onto our website for full listings.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Just look what’s on this Autumn…
Seven Stories from Seven Stories
Join us for some very special author events linked to Seven Stories from Seven Stories, a new series starting on ITV on Sunday 3rd September. Top writers, illustrators and actors from the region have come together to create new stories based on the seven basic plots of story: Quest, Tragedy, Voyage and Return, Overcoming the Monster, Rebirth, Comedy and Rags to Riches. Authors including David Almond, GP Taylor and Melvin Burgess will be visiting Seven Stories throughout the autumn and into 2007. Check out our website for more details.
New Beginnings with Adam Bushnell – Sunday 3 September
The Summer holidays draw to an end and new beginnings are upon us. Listen, join in and create stories old and new at Seven Stories. Tales that will guarantee to start the new school year with smiles on many a face. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience. 5+
Roald Dahl Day – Wednesday 13 September
To celebrate what would have been the 90th birthday of Roald Dahl, Seven Stories is offering a special programme of activities for schools and groups and visitors throughout the week. Roald Dahl Day is being celebrated nationally. For more details log onto www.roalddahlday.info.
Roald Dahl Day weekend celebrations Sept 10 & 11 and Sept 17 & 18
Come dressed as your favourite Dahl character. Prizes will be available each day for the best costume. Why not come in yellow, Roald Dahl’s favourite colour? We have classic party games with a wacky Dahl twist, including pin the ears on the BFG! There are hands-on drop in activities relating to Dahl’s colourful characters and you could meet Willy Wonka or Mrs Twit!
Roald Dahl Day School and Group Programme Monday – Friday September 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
Our school and group programme aims to celebrate the life and work of Roald Dahl through a variety of creative and fun activities. These include character building, party fun and a character collecting trail. Key stage 1 and 2. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777 for more details.
Voyages Storytelling, in association with Universal Building Society – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September
Universal Building Society commences the second phase of its three year sponsorship of Seven Stories. The project aims to take children on a voyage of literary discovery to enlighten them about the arts, literature and creativity. Come along to a colourful, seafaring-themed weekend of events at Seven Stories. Children will be taken on a magical journey to search for hidden treasure and hear enchanting tales of voyages and adventure told by inspirational storytellers Pascale Konyn and Sudha Mooney. Please see the website for further details.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Friday 22 September
Come for an entertaining evening event for adults and find out how Nick and Tony create the Horrible Science Roadshow together. Includes a Q & A session, a taster of the show and book-signing. Ideal for teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators and adults with an interest in children’s books. 6-7.30pm. Pre booking is advisable. £3.50, £2.50 annual pass holders. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Saturday 23 September
This crazy show and book signing, based on the Stunning Science of Everything Book from the multi-award winning Horrible Science series, explores a range of demonstrations, readings from the books and quizzes. Aimed at a family audience of children aged 6-13 and their parents. 11 am -12 noon. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Stephen Potts - Wednesday 27 September, 12.30 – 2.30 pm.
Stephen Potts is a versatile and gifted writer whose first children’s book, Hunting Gumnor, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His latest page-turner, Abigail’s Gift, is a gripping historical adventure, partly set in modern times and spanning back two centuries. Abigail Jones has a rare gift – an imagination that transports her from the grey world of schoolwork into wild adventures and in particular, the story of Morag, a free-spirited girl from the Scottish Island of Mull in the 19th century keen to escape the poverty she lives in. ‘Exciting, poetic and mysterious’ Carousel.
Join Stephen Potts for a discussion about his writing, followed by book-signing. Open to school groups. Includes a gallery tour before the event. Suitable for KS2 ages 9-11. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777. In association with Egmont Books.
Michelle Paver – 30 September
Join a family event with Michelle Paver, author of Wolf Brother and Spirit Walker, part of the acclaimed Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. Come and celebrate the release of Michelle’s latest book Soul-Eater, and hear her talk about how she created the world of Torak, her love of wolves, her experiences researching pre-historic clans, her encounter with a bear and much more. Followed by book signing. Suitable for families and children 9+ at 11.00 am. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Orion Books.
Hidden Magic with Pascale Konyn - Sunday 1 October
Sunday Storytelling. At the red gold turning of the leaves, at the time when the dark nights grow longer, the air becomes crisp and it seems as if the earth and its creatures are preparing to sleep, what hidden happenings might there be beneath our feet, under our noses or maybe even in front of our eyes? Discover for yourself when you come and share some tales in the turning season. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience.
Jackie Kay – Wednesday 4 October – Children’s Book Roadshow event
Join prize-winning poet and author Jackie Kay for a National Children’s Book Week event. Recently awarded an MBE for her services to literature, Jackie draws on personal experiences in her work. From 11am – 12noon in the Artist’s Attic, plus signing. Open to schools, groups and anyone interested in literature, age 7+. Pre booking is advisable.
Jackie Morris – Thursday 5 October
To celebrate National Poetry Day, award-winning illustrator Jackie Morris will be visiting Seven Stories. Jackie has illustrated over 30 children’s picture books including Can You See a Little Bear? The Seal Children and Lord of the Forest. To tie-in with the publication of Classic Poems, an illustrated anthology on 30 September, Jackie will be running a morning workshop for adults and a session for schools in the afternoon. Supported By Barefoot Books.
The workshop is for adults and young people with an interest in illustrating for children and runs from 11-12 noon followed by book-signing. Pre booking is advisable. To book please call 0845 271 0777.
The schools’ session is suitable for KS2/3, years 6-8, and runs from 12.30 - 2.30 pm. This includes a gallery tour before the event and book-signing with Jackie Morris. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777.
Andy Stanton – Sunday 15 October
Join Andy Stanton, a regular member of the improv workshop The Crunchy Frog Collective, as his humour takes flight in his first book You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum. In this tale of a fierce old man, Andy Stanton accumulates silliness and jokes in a laughter-inducing romp, with wild scratchy illustrations, daft asides to the reader, barmy tangents, one liners and a great song (The Sunday Times). Not to be missed. 3pm, ages 7+. Pre-booking advisable. In association with Egmont Books.
Last chance to catch Harry Potter manuscripts!
Don’t forget that September will be your last chance to see original work by JK Rowling for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Favourites with visitors have been her hand-written draft manuscript for Platform Nine and Three Quarters and her outline for Chapter 7 The Sorting Hat
The Incredible Journeys exhibition transports visitors into the magical worlds of story. It presents key books, manuscripts and artwork from the past 70 years including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Borrowers, The Gruffalo, Fred, Avocado Baby, Danny the Champion of the World and The Little Wooden Horse.
Where pre booking is advisable, please call 0845 271 0777. Normal admission charges apply, unless stated. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For updated information on events, please log onto our website: www.sevenstories.org.uk. Thank you.
Posted by Barbara-Ann Brown on August 23, 2006 10:12 AM
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