In a delightful fusion of creativity and style, the Bournemouth Writing Festival teamed up with the Bournemouth-based Mad Hat Company to host a hat-themed writing competition. This event, marking the second edition of the festival, drew in writers and poets eager to explore the multifaceted world of hats through their words. The competition aimed to inspire unique literary expressions, celebrating the charm and significance of hats in...
500 Words 2025/26 is open for entries! Stories must be submitted via our online submission system by 9pm, Friday 7 November - we strictly cannot accept any story after that point. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to submit. You will receive a confirmation email once your story has been submitted successfully. If you haven't received...
The University of the West of Scotland Student Union, in collaboration with Afro-Scottish Events, warmly invites you to its Black History Month Celebration. Theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride Expect an inspiring evening featuring: Fashion storytellingHeritage dinnerSpoken word poetry … and much more! Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025Time: 5:00...
500 Words 2025/26 is open for entries! Stories must be submitted via our online submission...
The University of the West of Scotland Student Union, in collaboration with Afro-Scottish Events, warmly invites you...
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