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Courage of Conscience: Uncovering World War 1 Hidden Stories

Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11-1pm, Chesterfield Library

Young writers (16-30 yrs old) are welcome to create stories, poetry and drama about Derbyshire conscientious objectors, and the communities who resisted and questioned war a century ago. Free workshops start on Saturday 3rd October at Chesterfield Library, travel expenses provided. Full list of remaining dates:Saturday 16th April 2016, 11am – 1pm at Chesterfield LibrarySaturday 14th May 2016, 11am – 1pm at Chesterfield Library30th June 2016 – final performance.The work produced may be published in print and online, and performed at the June event.Workshops led by former Derbyshire Poet Laureate River Wolton, assisted by young writers Katherine Robinson and Matthew Knighton. For more details and to book a place please contact Ali Betteridge, Literature Development Officer, Derbyshire County Council alison.betteridge@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel. 01773 831359

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