Journal Writing Session with John Siddique | Free
Writing in a journal each morning can have a profoundly positive effect on our personal and creative growth as well as our emotional wellbeing. John invites you to join him for coffee and his morning Journal Writing session. No previous writing experience necessary. Bring a notebook and a pen. This event is free but we hope that […]
Reflexology & Wellbeing | 10:00am – 6:00pm | 30 mins £10
This year A Few Wise Words offers you recuperation and rejuvenation through reflexology treatments and quiet places to sit, relax and enjoy green tea alone or with friends. Reflexology can help reduce stress, promote relaxation, increase energy levels and alleviate sleeping disorders. It can also work as a preventative therapy and to help to stimulate creativity […]
The Poetry Exchange | 10:00am – 6:00pm | Free
The Poetry Exchange celebrates the power of poetry in our everyday lives. You are invited to visit us and share a poem that has been a friend to you. We will have a cup of tea, talk about your poem and in exchange for your nomination you will receive a gift: a personal bespoke recording […]
Workshops for children and families | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Land of the Jumblies Taking its inspiration from Edward Lear’s The Jumblies, our family area will offer children and the young at heart, a journey into the imagination. There will be many FREE activities within the gardens throughout the day. We will also be offering workshops between 10:00 - 13:00. These will cost £5 to cover the […]
Anthony Anaxagorou | Poetry Workshop | 10:30am – 12:00pm | £5
Anthony Anaxagorou is a poet & writer from North London and an exceptional young spoken word performer and thought leader of our times. He is a self taught and contemplative philosopher who believes in the power of poetry to change the way we think and feel about each other and the world. He was recently […]
Storytelling on the Punts | 12:30pm – 4:00pm | Free
Float downstream and let the babbling river and cooing moorhens become the soundscape to a world of stories. From folktales and wondertales to myths and legends, Emily weaves a new set of stories through the reeds with every journey. All ages welcome. (Book early at Water Lane Coffeehouse)
Pop Up Poetry | 11:00pm - 4:00pm | Free
Words will fly as poets compete in a battle of words to win your votes to be crowned the king or queen of the street slam. Watch out for the poets popping up on the streets and in coffeehouses across the weekend.
Midday Music | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Free
Bring a sandwich or enjoy the food we have on offer in the beautiful surroundings of Canterbury’s Secret Garden whilst listening to enchanting music from local musicians.
The Procession of the Jumblies | Starting in the Land of the Jumblies | 1pm - 1:30pm | Free
Bring your little ones to the workshops taking place during the morning to create puppets so that they can take part in the Procession of the Jumblies . The procession will start in the Land of the Jumblies where each child will be issued with their passport before journeying across the 4 continents and ending back safely in […]
Poetry Slam | Free
Words will fly as poets take to the stage to share their finest performances in the hope of attracting your votes and ultimately becoming crowned the winner of the Poetry Slam. Fun, fast paced and a chance to see aspiring local talent on the same stage as some of the biggest names.
Patrick Cockburn | Islamic State and the Spreading War in the Middle East | Talk | 3pm-4pm | £5
Patrick Cockburn was awarded Foreign Reporter of the Year at the 2015 Press awards and is currently the Foreign Correspondent for The Independent. Patrick will be sharing his recent experience of travelling to and reporting from the Middle East.
A City Of Foxes | A spoken-word show by Becci Fearnley | 4:15pm - 5:00pm | £5
Durga is British. She loves football, listens to the Beatles and eats fish and chips. (Ok, her Sunday best is a sari and she doesn’t think Korma is a real curry, but that’s just her). Martha, the old lady next door, is determined that Durga isn’t wanted here and, for the first time, Durga begins […]
A Literary Cocktail River Tour | 5:10pm - 5:50pm | £15 to include cocktails
The Old Fashioned Cocktail Co will create scrumptious literary inspired taster cocktails to be enjoyed whilst you drift down the river and enjoy the beautiful countryside or historic sites of the city. Tours last 40 minutes. You will be able to book tickets soon
Anthony Anaxagorou | 6:00pm - 6:40pm | £5
Anthony Anaxagorou is an acclaimed poet, prose writer, playwright, performer and educator. He has published eight volumes of poetry, a spoken word EP, a book of short stories as well as writing for theatre. His poetry has appeared on BBC Youth Nation, BBC Newsnight, the British Urban Film Awards, BBC 6 Music and been performed by […]
George Ogilvie | 7:00pm - 7:40pm | £5
Singer Songwriter George Ogilvie has played at the Pop-Up Hotel at Glastonbury Festival, Supported Gabrielle Aplin at the O2 Academy in Newcastle, his single “Give” was featured on the KFC Christmas Advertisement throughout the festive season. George is one of Canterbury’s rising stars.
George The Poet | 8pm - 9pm | £10
He is the by far the hippest poet in Britain. You may have heard him on Radio 1 or on Radio 1Xtra’s recent spoken word series; have seen him on the BBC, Channel 4 or Sky TV, blending poetry and rap to hypnotic effect. Some of his poems have received up to and over 50,000 hits on Youtube […]