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Beyond the Bookshelf: The Late Shows 2012
16 May 2012
Come and see what happens at Seven Stories after dark… Help! Loads of children’s book characters have leapt off the page and we need your help to find them. Quiz your favourite characters about what they get up to when you back is turned and join in with story times and craft activities with some very familiar faces. With prizes for the best literary costumes, Seven Stories is a must stop on your Late Shows tour. Free entry between 7pm and 11.30pm Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. Have you ever wondered why The Tiger Who Came to Tea is so... -
World Book Day a Sucess for Schools
10 May 2012
Seven Stories Learning Team stepped up to the challenge this World Book Day, delivering 86 sessions to 2328 children across the North East. Pupils and teachers took part in engaging sessions both in their school and in Seven Stories itself, with events ranging from author visits and Reading for Pleasure Workshops to Book Fairs and StoryParty sessions. Here is some of the fantastic feedback that they received: “Children were all engaged and couldn’t stop talking about it when we came out” – Lingdale Primary “Happy... -
Go Down on the Farm this Bank Holiday Weekend
4 May 2012
Jump on your tractor this Bank Holiday Weekend and find out What the Ladybird Heard as we go down on the farm for a whole weekend of animal themed stories and crafts. From baaaa-rmy sheep to daft dogs and crazy cows, these stories will have you giggling into your wellies. The Creation Station will be full of crafty fun all weekend, make a ladybird inspired by Julia Donaldson’s best-selling book, What The Ladybird Heard, transform yourself into your favourite farm yard friend with animal mask making and don’t forget to add your mini plastercine animal model to... -
Juice Festival Press Gang: Volunteer Jounalism Opportunity
2 May 2012
Juice Festival and New Writing North seek a number of young people (aged 16+) to join the Press Gang project from August - November 2012. The project: Press Gang gives young people the opportunity to write pre-festival articles, reviews and blogs for Juice Festival 2012. Juice – NewcastleGateshead’s festival for children and young people celebrates creativity and takes place during October half term. New Writing North is the writing development agency for the north east and specialises in providing year-round opportunities for young people to enhance their writing... -
Share a Story with Metro this May Bank Holiday
1 May 2012
Get £2 off entry to Seven Stories with a valid Metro Ticket this Bank Holiday! In celebration of National Share a Story Month, Tyne and Wear Metro is encouraging people in the region to start their own story with Metro and take advantage of a special promotion. Metro is encouraging families to use the service this May Bank Holiday weekend, to explore the exciting places on their doorstep. Just a five minute walk away from Byker Metro Station, tucked under the Byker Bridge, Seven Stories, the national home of...
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