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Currently, the need is for financial donations. Even the Polish government are asking for finances, they have enough physical items.

There are three methods of donating.

1/. AUGB has set up a GoFundMe donations link. it is

#StandWithUkraine

2/. A BACs transfer to the Bolton Branch bank account

Account name:  AUGB Bolton Branch

Sort Code: 01.01.42

Account number: 26160048

3/. Visit our Cultural Centre, address below, and leave a donation behind the bar.

All proceeds will purchase medical equipment, medical supplies, medicines and food packs. The agencies we are working with are the WHO, Red Cross Ukraine and Caritas Ukraine.

If you need any more information, please contact me.

Best regards

Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain

Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre

BL2 1JPTel: 07914 021511

Email:  [email protected]

FB:  Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre

Website: www.augb.co.uk

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) was founded in 1946 and is a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales, Registration Number 449616

Registered Address:

49 Linden Gardens

Exciting News…….

Octagon Sanctuary Women’s Group

Where: Octagon Theatre Bolton BL1 1SB

Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm (Thursdays only)

The Octagon Women’s Group for asylum seekers and refugees is an opportunity to develop drama skills and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Workshops are led by an Octagon facilitator with support from volunteers from the City of Sanctuary.

‘It helps me keep my mental wellbeing healthy and active. I have found that I am not alone’   Farjana

Always a warm welcome. sandwiches and lots of laughter.

At the moment we are focusing on physical theatre and working towards a re-telling of the story of Rama and Sita.

[email protected] for more information

Follow us on City of Sanctuary Bolton | Facebook

Where: St Andrew and St George BL1 2BS (next to Justicia)

Time:    Friday 2-4 pm

A quiet, friendly sewing session for women -both complete beginners and more advanced sewers.

We all help each other and it’s a relaxing, gentle way to finish the week.

Always refreshments and a warm welcome.

Sanctuary Storytellers

A women’s writing group -lively, supportive, diverse and creative…. with lots of laughter!!!

Where: Bolton Central Library

Time:     Wednesday 10-12 am

Delighted to be currently working with Chris Salt.

Chris is a playwright, screenwriter, applied film and creative writing practitioner and also an associate lecturer who is very interested in community engagement projects.

He is co-founder of Edgeways Productions www.edgewaysproductions.co.uk

Also, very pleased to be working with the Woodland Trust and Anita Sethi to write a poem celebrating the river which will be displayed along with one of the paths along Walker Fold.

Tea/Coffee /Biscuits/Cake/Fruit and a very warm welcome.

Our Story Tellers have restarted at the Library

Eileen, is once again, helping to facilitate the popular writing group hosted at Bolton central Library.  Its completely free, its open for all to join in and have a go at poetry, prose or even just to meet new friends and practice English.

A Creative Writing group for all poets, writers and people that enjoy writing!

We meet every Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00pm at Bolton Central  Library

Make friends and practice English!

No previous knowledge required – come and have a go!

Our Sewing Sisters group is re-starting – From the 8th October at 2.00pm at St Andrews and St Georges

Please ask at Justicia when you arrive and they will help direct you to the group.

Great news about English Classes!

We will be able to re-start our Talk English classes later this month, October 2021!

Please click on the links below for more information on how to join a Talk English class

About The Great Get Together

“The Great Get Together is inspired by Jo Cox, who was killed on the 16th of June 2016. In her first speech in Parliament, Jo said, ”We have more in common than that which divides us”. Through the Great Get Together, we ask people across the country to embrace Jo’s words and celebrate the belief that community makes us. We ask people to connect with others and show the power we have as a community.

Jo’s family and friends first organised the Great Get Together in 2017, and since then we have seen millions of people across the country take part in thousands of events”

The Great Bolton Connect Together Picnic – 20 th June 2020

It’s been a strange few months for the Bolton Community, and for communities around the world as we’ve all had to reduce our social contact a great deal during the pandemic. As we start to come out of the lockdown and return to something like normal, we wanted to share some of the positive community ventures that took place during this time.

The Great Get Together is a national initiative that begun in 2017 as a way of honouring the memory of MP Jo Cox. The event encourages people to get together with others in their community to celebrate what we have in common.

This year, we couldn’t get together in person, but organisations across Bolton wanted to ensure we could capture the spirit of the Great Get Together. The Woodland Trust, The Octagon theatre, City of Sanctuary and Bolton Interfaith council developed The Bolton Great Connect Together Picnic. Taking place on Saturday the 20 th June, The Great Bolton Get Together Picnic was an online event which encouraged families and individuals to hold a picnic in their garden, their front room or their local park.

As a collective, we created a digital pack of resources with suggested activities provided by the various organisations to make the event as interactive as possible. We made sure the most vulnerable in our community were able to take part by providing hard copies and resources for those who might otherwise not be able to take part.

We were thrilled to see the pictures from people across Bolton joining in!

©Imogen Welch—Octagon Theatre  Bolton

Please see the link below to the full newsletter for this month…..

CoSB Newsletter July 2020

A Useful link for BAME

https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/Coronavirus/BAMEsupport

Some useful details from Healthwatch Bolton

Here is some information you may find useful if you are self-isolating or ‘shielding’ during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The companies below are doing home delivery services but please do check the areas where they deliver before placing any orders. We are merely sharing this informaton with you, we do not endorse nor or we advertising any of the private companies listed below. We hope you find this useful.

Food Banks: Bolton Nice: 07900 535403 Homeless Aid UK: 07940 004449 / 07973 214603 Urban Outreach: 01204 385848

Foods: (n.b. all listed services deliver)

Greengrocers:

A Small Good Thing – 07972 287108, [email protected] , https://www.asmallgoodthing.co.uk/ – Various collection points

John Bates, Bolton Market, 01204 384520 – Bolton Wide Liptrott’s Fruit and Veg, Bolton Market, 07456 502250 – Bolton Wide Bannisters, Bolton Market, 07459 547960 – Bolton Wide Grundy’s Fruit and Veg, Bolton Market, 07870 648298 – Bolton Wide Strawberry Gardens, Bolton Market, 07890 587224 – Bolton Wide Martin R Taylor, 01942 617957, www.yourfresh.co.uk

Bettaveg, 0161 321 8244, www.bettaveghomedelivery.co.uk MacVeg (independent hampers) 07543 585588

Oliver Turner, Access To Veg, 07527 018989 – Bolton Wide Spread Eagle, Eagley, 01204 227734 – BL7 Cross Guns, Egerton, 01204 291204 – BL7 Morrison’s Food Boxes: https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/ – National Oliver Kay Produce, 0844 847 9790, Produce House, Britannia Way, BL2 – National

Milk, Dairy & Eggs:

John Lowe, Milkman: 07791 393455. Holts Farm, Bromley Cross – BL7

Smithills Open Farm Dairy: 07885 764381 https://www.smithillsopenfarm.co.uk/milk-deliveries/ – BL1

Gareth, CSB Dairies, 07841 642073 – BL3

Mike, Henson’s Dairies, 079575 74460 – Farnworth and Kearsley

PS Wholesale Meats, Astley Bridge, 01204 597453 – Bolton Wide Zane, Walshes, Bolton Market, 07596 565400 – Bolton Wide Karl’s, Bolton Market, 01204 520980 – Bolton Wide Unsworth’s Deli Goods (also sells cheese), Bolton Market: 01942 269541 / 07702 515792 / 07809 336559 – Bolton Wide Salmon King, Bolton Market, 07581 185232 – Bolton Wide D Hamer, Bolton Market, 07526 590293 – Bolton Wide

Stanley Gittins, The Quality Stall, Bolton Market, 07849 293550 – Bolton Wide

Choice Cuts Meat, Bolton Market: 07788 457551 / 07787 833489 / 01204 559549 – Bolton Wide TPB Foods, Tonge Bridge, 01204 528357 – Bolton Wide Fraser’s, 272 Rishton Lane, Great Lever, 01204 523278 – BL3 [email protected] contactless drive by, collection, delivery for shielding group. Spread Eagle, Eagley, 01204 227734 – BL7 Cross Guns, Egerton, 01204 291204 – BL7

Fishmongers: Jessica Kay, MPJ, Bolton Market, 0754 3585588 – Bolton Wide Salmon King, Bolton Market, 07581 185232 – Bolton Wide D Hamer, Bolton Market, 07526 590293 – Bolton Wide

Groceries including household cleaning and toiletries

Fresh bread:

Pretzel and Spelt, Crompton Way – 07401 131522

Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery, 01204 696204, www.greenhalghs.com/ – Bolton Wide

Local Breweries:

Northern Monkey Brew Co: Nelson Square, Bolton, 07737 125629 Twitter: @NMonkeyBrewCo

Pet Supplies:

Lee Lane Pets, 135-137 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6. 01204 692938

Allbreeds Pet Supplies, 444 Tonge Moor Rd, Bolton, BL2. 01204 307170

Useful Numbers: Bolton Council “Shielding Group” helpline: 01204 337221 Childline: 0800 1111 Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247 National Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Endeavour Project (Abuse/Domestic Violence): 01204 394842 Samaritans: 116 123 Bolton Carers Support: 01204 363056 Bolton At Home: 01204 328000 MIND: 0300 123 3393 Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH, for existing users and carers) Age UK: 0800 169 6565

Announcement

In order to comply with the government guidelines we have currently suspended all activities -theses include all the planned activities and the groups that we help to run:

• Talk English
• Ladies Drama

These will remain suspended until further notice – We will update his as we can.

We are also postponing our AGM until we can set a new date – this as originally planned for the 2nd April.

The calendar section of this website has been removed to avoid any conflicting information – this will be re-instated once we get more news.

We have set up a City of Sanctuary Bolton WhatsApp group so that we can still stay in touch and share experiences and news – please share this link and please do join us. (You may have to copy and paste the link in your phone browser)

Please see below the March Newsletter

Newsletter March 2020

City of Sanctuary is a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. City of Sanctuary’s network of local groups includes over 50 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, all working to build to building this culture of welcome across every sphere of society.

For many years Bolton has offered a home to people whose lives were in danger in their own countries. Many have lost their homes and families, but they have brought new skills, music, food and hard work to build up our town. City of Sanctuary supporters in Bolton so far include Bolton at Home, the Octagon Theatre, Bolton Council of Mosques, Bolton Hindu Forum, Bolton Wanderers Community Trust, Bolton CVS, Urban Outreach, British Red Cross, BRASS, the Destitution Project, Bolton Parish Church and a range of churches and community groups. Supporting organisations promise to welcome and include people seeking sanctuary in their activities. The group would like more local organisations and individuals to help in making Bolton proud to be a place of safety. It is planning to organise talks and events to bring Bolton people together, to fund raise and recruit volunteers

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Writing Bolton is a digital literature project run by Word Life in collaboration with the University of Bolton . It is a literature map of Bolton. Explore the different categories and markers to watch performances from local poets, find out about local organisations and explore literary references to Bolton locations.

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Writing Sheffield is a literature map for Sheffield. There is a lively and dynamic culture of writing in the Steel City that doesn't always get the press it deserves. We have one of the best literature festivals in the country, Off The Shelf Festival of Words. There are five monthly literature events with opportunities to watch nationally known poets and perform on open mics. There are a range of venues including theatres, pubs and art spaces that also programme one off literature events. Sheffield Theatres is also the largest theatre complex outside of London. There are public poems mounted across buildings in Sheffield that thousands of people walk or drive past every day. Through notable figures such as John Ruskin and Edward Carpenter Sheffield has also contributed to the history of radical writing that has hugely influenced the formation of the labour party, socialism in general and LGBT activism. There is a large amount of content here, but there will be more to come, please email us if you think there is something we are missing. We are very grateful to Sheffield Hallam University who have funded and supported this project.

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How about Writing

Write Yourself: Creative Writing and Personal Development

Jessica kingsley publications 2011.

Write Yourself is the ideal introduction to how to facilitate groups and individuals in finding inspiration for their creative personal writing voices. This book explains how and why writing is such an illuminative and cathartic process, and provides many practical exercises that encourage the exploration of emotions, memories and experiences.

Write Yourself is a complete introduction to facilitating creative writing for therapy or personal development, both with individuals and groups. Clear and practical, and with a strong theoretical base, it is also an essential handbook for individuals embarking on their own personal writing journeys. Topics covered include the nature, values and principles of therapeutic creative writing, how to begin – illuminated with a wealth of examples from the author’s extensive and varied experience – and how to write with specific client groups, including children, the very sick, those with mental health or substance misuse problems, as well as those receiving psychotherapy or counselling, and for professional development. Also included are detailed instructions for running a writing group or a longer or residential writing programme, as well as 175 exercises for readers to use in their own personal writing practice, or with their groups or clients.

An invaluable resource for creative arts therapists, professionals working in the caring professionals, this book is also for everyone interested in the therapeutic potential of creative writing.

Foreword by Nicholas F.Mazza, Ph.D

Praise for Write Yourself

‘Gillie Bolton’s latest book is filled with wonderful and moving insights that speak to the value of creative writing. It is inspiring, challenging and also practical. All those who read it can learn from it how to help themselves and others – trust the method and give it a try!’ Amanda Howe, FRCGP, Professor of Primary Care, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia

‘Write Yourself is a powerful handbook that is the culmination of Gillie Bolton’s sustained scholarship and wisdom focusing on therapeutic creative writing for reflective self- insight. Her ideas and practical knowledge provide uplifting support for writing group facilitators, as well as individuals, in exploring practical approaches to expressive writing. This work is an important and lasting contribution to the field.’ John D.Engel, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Sciences, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

‘Persuading your inner person to tell you your true name is the most intricate and fateful of all quests – but even to venture a little way on it can make your life richly creative. Gillie Bolton’s Write Yourself is an essential field guide to all of the territory.’ Les Murray, Poet

‘Write Yourself offers ways into expressive writing, information on writing with specific groups, and detailed advice on how to facilitate writing groups. It is a handbook for anyone interested in the field of creative writing and personal development, which Bolton believes should be an “open and less rule bound field”. Nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers are named as potentially “excellent facilitators”. It is this feeling of generosity and inclusiveness which infuses the book and Bolton’s work.’ Lapidus Journal

‘Writing becomes therapeutic to the extent that it is a way of communicating with the self, and this is where I believe the book is of particular interest to the counselling profession.’ Therapy Today

‘Write Yourself is the ideal introduction to how to facilitate groups and individuals in finding inspiration for their creative personal writing voices. This book explains how and why writing is such an illuminative, healing, and cathartic process, and provides many practical exercises that encourage the exploration of emotions, memories and experiences… Clearly exemplified, engaging and accessible, the series is appropriate for therapeutic, healthcare, or creative writing practitioners and facilitators, and for individual writers or courses. Tilt Magazine

Buy here ISBN: 9781849051101

Creative Writing at the University of Bolton

Live Literature returns in new virtual format for Autumn/Winter 2020

The University of Bolton’s English and Creative Writing department are proud to again deliver a new season of exciting live literature events this Autumn/Winter 2020. In this…… Read more “Live Literature returns in new virtual format for Autumn/Winter 2020”

“Bolton isn’t like anywhere else”

Bolton isn’t like anywhere else. Everything they do is about the students Our wonderful and talented students have made this brilliant short film about their experience of…… Read more ““Bolton isn’t like anywhere else””

#BlackLivesMatter: A (Very Partial) Reading List

The literary canon is a problematic concept; the texts that are often – usually – referred to as representing the most exemplary, interesting, or illuminating of historical and contemporary…… Read more “#BlackLivesMatter: A (Very Partial) Reading List”

‘A Poetry of Ourselves’: Creative Writing students pen poetry on Bolton life

In the 1930s, Bolton was at the heart of Mass Observation, a large-scale investigation into the habits and customs of the people of Britain. One of the…… Read more “‘A Poetry of Ourselves’: Creative Writing students pen poetry on Bolton life”

Live Lit returns for Spring 2020!

We’re more than a bit chuffed to announce another brilliant season of Live Literature, in partnership with Bolton Library and Museum Services and their Central Library art…… Read more “Live Lit returns for Spring 2020!”

Graduate success!

The English and Creative Writing staff team were delighted to see ten students from our programmes graduate with first class honours from the university this summer. The…… Read more “Graduate success!”

A Man Booker longlisted novel, the poetry of running, and a riot of a play: Live Lit returns for Autumn 2019

2018-19 was another fantastic year of Live Literature performances in collaboration with Bolton Library and Museums Services, bringing world-class writing talents to Bolton Library’s majestic theatre space.…… Read more “A Man Booker longlisted novel, the poetry of running, and a riot of a play: Live Lit returns for Autumn 2019”

Live Literature returns for Autumn 2018!

2017-18 was another fantastic year of Live Literature performances in Bolton Library’s majestic theatre space. In the Autumn, Kayo Chingonyi wowed us with his Dylan Thomas-winning collection of poems…… Read more “Live Literature returns for Autumn 2018!”

Lecturer highly commended in prestigious Forward Prizes

Dr Ben Wilkinson, lecturer in Creative Writing in the School of the Arts, has been highly commended in what The Telegraph describes as ‘the poetry Oscars’. Wilkinson…… Read more “Lecturer highly commended in prestigious Forward Prizes”

Lecturer’s play a triumph at the Edinburgh Fringe

Described by The Stage as ‘a riotously entertaining and deeply moving drama-cum-documentary’ and possibly the ‘best thing’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018, University of Bolton lecturer…… Read more “Lecturer’s play a triumph at the Edinburgh Fringe”

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Phoenix Writers' Group Horwich Bolton: Thursdays 10-12

• by Janet Lewison
• March 16, 2012 October 8, 2012

Yesterday the exercise was about ageing and feeling lonely. We had about 15 minutes and all sorts of writing ensued. This was my effort!

What did all these things mean? The pale mouth moved  again  over the question.  The queue at the bank began to shift. A young girl in uniform pointed at this service till.

‘That’s where I go when I get stuck.’

The mouth stayed closed. Some words were there, but rusty, shy. She didn’t remember being shy. The red bag had flowers in it for Henry because it was around this time…

‘Can I help you love?’

So much suit on so small a man. He smelt like a holiday. Where was it? He smelt like that duty free shop. Was he on commission? She looked around.

‘I want to talk about my insurance policy with somebody today.’

Three heads turned.

Was this the right thing to say? She felt so wrong, so very wrong most days now.

6 thoughts on “Phoenix Writers' Group Horwich Bolton: Thursdays 10-12”

Hi Janet, I am due to finish at Uni soon and am interested in joining your writing group?

When and where do you meet?

And do I just turn up?

Hi Simon I’ve been a member of Phoenix Writers for some years and am still enjoying it. We are a small friendly group of about 8+ and are a mix of members old and established with interests in all forms of writing. We meet on Thursdays between 10 -12 and there is a small charge to include coffee. Our venue is Horwich Resource Centre and is easy to find near the centre. You would be very welcome to join us, just turn up! If you want more details please email me Andre look forward to seeing you soon. Good luck with your finals!

Regards, Pam

I have tried my hand at poetry writing only…bit unsure of other genres. Worth coming ? Tony

do you still meet at the resource centre ?

Yes, Phoenix Writers still meet at the Resource Centre.

Thank-you, hope to see you all on 5th sept.

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Creative Writing

Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree, taught by a dedicated team of professional writers, aims to help you develop your writing and harness your creativity so you can turn your ideas, abilities, and ambitions into achievements.

Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree, taught by a dedicated team of professional writers, aims to help you develop your writing and harness your creativity so you can turn your ideas, abilities and ambitions into achievements.

Course details

Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing degree explores ‘how to put the best possible words in the best possible order’. Your imagination is boundless and we’ll help you to focus and control your ideas to give them shape, energy and structure. Our dedicated team of professional writers and lecturers will guide you on a journey through the worlds of prose, poetry and drama, and contemporary creative practice.

We’ll nurture and support you in exploring the rich, expressive potential of the English language and your development of the crafts of writing. Alongside this, we’ll examine, from a writer’s point of view, a wide range of creative work in various forms. Small group teaching and one-to-one support are central to our approach, allowing our expert team to offer personalised guidance that’s tailored specifically for you.

You’ll have opportunities to refine and develop your skills at every stage, from initial concept, through planning, background research and first drafts, to editing, re-writing and self-critique. The final year combines the creative, the critical and the practical. You’ll write a significant piece of creative work: a calling card script, collection of poetry or an extended piece of fiction; you’ll research and analyse a chosen area of creative practice; and you’ll undertake a work placement in an area associated with your individual career goals. Throughout the course, you’ll gain confidence, skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in a multitude of industries.

If you feel Creative Writing is for you, contact us via the button below and one of our lecturers will be in touch to provide you with more information. Don’t forget you can try one of our selected courses for free right now!

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You’ll be encouraged to get to know your peers from other subjects such as English, Theatre, and Media, Writing and Production, with whom you’ll be participating in a variety of external creative events and/or collaborative projects.

Your tutors

All our lecturers are professional writers and researchers who’ve produced and continue to publish poetry, prose, plays and papers with national and international periodicals and imprints.

Employability

Develop a range of skills alongside your writing that are highly valued by employers, such as creative thinking, problem solving, communication, team working, time management, research and critical analysis, IT, cultural awareness and lifelong learning.

Guest lecturers

There’ll be guest lectures from professionals from all aspects of the writing industry: producers, scriptwriters, poets, novelists, agents, publishers, promoters, and directors. Names you may recognise such as Sally Wainwright, Patrick Ness and Jenn Ashworth have given presentations in recent years.

Professional recognition

The University of Bolton is linked via creative partnerships with Bolton’s own Octagon Theatre and Carcanet, a leading and prize-winning poetry publisher based in Manchester. The university is currently fostering links with South Yorkshire’s leading literary development organisation, The Poetry Business. Writers and lecturers who teach on the course have established links with a variety of media and organisations, including The Guardian, The Poetry Society, NAWE, The British Council and Arts Council England.

• Our dedicated lecturers are active professional writers and researchers whose work continues to be published, or produced on stage, screen or radio. They bring this wealth of expertise and practical knowledge to their teaching.
• We have excellent industry contacts and strong links with external creative organisations such as publishers, production companies, theatres, libraries, art galleries, schools, funding bodies and arts development agencies that allow us to offer work experience placements in a wide variety of settings.
• In particular, our partnership with the nationally acclaimed Octagon Theatre, Bolton means you have opportunities for privileged access to rehearsals, dress rehearsals, professional actors and directors, and discounted tickets for productions.
• In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to enter the Octagon Student Prize. Awarded annually for outstanding achievement in writing drama, the winning piece is given a professional presentation with practitioners.
• We’ll encourage you to submit your work to our ISSN recognised literary magazine ‘The Bolton Review’, and to our annual poetry competition.
• The annual New Writing Showcase offers you a chance to perform your work at the Bolton Octagon Studio or similar venue.
• As a Creative Writing student, you’ll be eligible to enter work for the Carcanet Poetry Prize and for the And Other Stories Fiction Prize.

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