BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10592@artinliverpool.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T120000 DTSTAMP:20250503T143623Z URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/the-isla-gladstone-conservatory- from-spellow-to-southport-with-love/ SUMMARY:: The Isla Gladstone Conservatory: From Spellow to Southport… wit h Love DESCRIPTION:MICHAEL ROSEN\, JACKIE KAY\, JORDAN STEPHENS &\; BETH SUZANN A\nThe Isla Gladstone Conservatory\, Stanley Park\, Anfield Road\, Liverpo ol\, L4 0TD\n\nFrom Spellow to Southport…with Love is a special family- friendly event featuring three of the UK’s most celebrated poets and per formers—Michael Rosen\, Jackie Kay\, Jordan Stephens\, and Beth Suzanna.   Join Jordan and Beth for a captivating and interactive storytelling ad venture to discover the wonders of the natural world! This day of creativi ty\, storytelling\, and poetry aims to promote unity\, diversity\, and res ilience.\n\nThe tragic murders of young girls in Southport and the racist riots that followed\, resulting in major fire damage to Spellow Library\, deeply affected communities across the region. While the library may be re paired\, the community still needs healing. Writing on the Wall\, in part nership with Culture Liverpool and Spellow Library\, ran a series of free creative writing sessions called What’s Your Walton Story? for anyone wh o wanted to share their experience of living or working in the community. We will be celebrating these stories on the day and launching an anthology of work.\n\nHeld at the iconic Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Par k\, this one-off event will include powerful performances\, storytelling\, and creative activities for all ages. Attendees can write messages of lov e and unity on postcards and connect with others in their community. \n\n Writing on the Wall\, along with Rosen\, Kay\, and Stephens\, believe in t he power of creativity to inspire and unite. This event offers a chance to celebrate diversity and come together in a spirit of hope and solidarity.  \n\nAbout the Artists \n\nMichael Rosen is one of Britain’s most bel oved children’s poets and authors. Known for classics like We’re Goin g on a Bear Hunt\, he has captivated generations with his humor\, storytel ling\, and passion for language. A former BBC Radio 4 presenter and Profes sor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths\, he continues to champion li teracy and creativity. \n\nJackie Kay was born in Edinburgh. A poet\, no velist and writer of short stories\, she has enjoyed great acclaim for her work for both adults and children\; and her novel\, Trumpet\, won the Gua rdian Fiction Prize. From 2016-21 she was the third modern Makar\, the Nat ional Poet for Scotland. She is Professor of Creative Writing at the Unive rsity of Salford.\n\nBeth Suzanna is a mixed-race London-based illustrato r known for her vibrant\, community-focused work across publishing\, edito rial\, and commercial projects. Her bold\, playful style blends paper cut shapes and expressive lines to celebrate connection and diversity. Clients include Bloomsbury\, Politico\, the V&\;A\, Hermès\, and Hay Festival \, where she was 2023 Illustrator in Residence.\n\nJordan Stephens\, best known as one half of Rizzle Kicks\, is a writer\, performer\, and mental h ealth advocate. His campaign #IAMWHOLE raised awareness of mental health i ssues\, reaching over 120 million people. As a children’s author\, his b ook The Missing Piece was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s P rize. \n\nIn challenging times\, this event is a space to celebrate what makes our communities strong. Let’s come together and send love from Spe llow to Southport. \n\nThis is a free event\, but booking is required.\n\ nThis event has been generously supported by Culture Liverpool\, Liverpool City Council\, and Medicash.\n\nBOOKING &\; INFO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artinliverpool.com/wp-content/upload s/2025/05/WOWFEST-25-WebHead.jpeg CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR