Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Citizen programme is a long-term creative project working in partnership with organisations across Edinburgh, listening to people’s views about the communities in which they live. Continue reading Citizen Drop-In: What Does ‘Citizen’ Mean to You?
Join us to knit, enjoy banter and share stories along with Eleanor Thom from the International Book Festival, who will create a story from the day. We’ll be knitting 5″ squares in shades of purple to create a comfort blanket or two which will be donated to St Columba’s Hospice.
Knit & Natter session part of Luminate Festival 2019
Wednesday 15 May 10am – 12noon
Time to chill and enjoy a knit with a great cuppa! All welcome.
No need to book just come along!
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We hope that Saturday 11 May is in your diary and you can join us for Citizen, an afternoon of sharing stories, eating together and free activities for all ages, from the Super Power Agency Bus which will be parked outside to Citizen Stories, a sharing of stories and audio recordings by local people who have worked with authors Eleanor Thom and Claire Askew. Continue reading Counting down to Citizen event at North Edinburgh Arts
Take part in a new story-sharing group led by author Eleanor Thom! CITIZEN is a new programme exploring what neighbourhood, community and home mean today, by asking the people who know best – you. Continue reading Citizen: Story-sharing group in Muirhouse starts tomorrow
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced
Iranian illustrator Ehasan Abdollahi will come to the Edinburgh International Book Festival following a Home Office change of heart. Continue reading Brock welcomes visa U-turn
