There was a relaxed “end of term” atmosphere at the final Story Cafe of 2024. Wendy had planned our readings for the first hour to feature food and especially the sharing of food and we would spend the final 30 minutes with more tea and chat. Wendy started by reading a short extract from Anne […]
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Story Cafe round up: Urdu Poetry
Pauline, our devoted Story Café blogger, couldn’t make it this week, so I had my pen and notebook at the ready to take notes…. We had a full house for our Urdu Poetry Story Café, which was researched and lovingly selected by Syma and Saadia. Syma started by telling us that Urdu poetry has a […]
Story Cafe round up: Hope
Wendy explained that our theme today was Hope to tie in with Book Week Scotland and the Scottish Book Trust free publication Hope, which is available from libraries around Scotland. The stories and poems it contains have been written by the people of Scotland. Hope is something we all badly need at a time of […]
Story Cafe round up: Black History Month
Pauline reflects on an illuminating, inspiring Story Cafe, celebrating Black women writers. .. Wendy introduced this year Black History Month theme – Reclaiming Narratives – “It’s time to take control of our stories, celebrate our heritage and ensure our voices are heard and make a lasting impact on how Black history is told and taught’. […]
Story Cafe round up: Libraries Week & National Poetry Day
Pauline shares what’s been inspiring us at Story Cafe…. Wendy always has the knack of choosing just the right pieces to share with us in Story Cafe and it is always a pleasure to share the reading with her. This Story Cafe was no exception and after Wendy welcomed us, we read pieces from A velocity […]
Story Cafe round up: She Settles in the Shields
Pauline reflects on a fascinating Story Cafe… This Story Cafe Special was part of Glasgow Women’s Library participation in Open Doors 2024 with the theme of We’re All Here: Diversity and Diaspora. This was a great opportunity to revisit She Settles in the Shields: untold stories of migrant women in Pollokshields, published in 2011 by […]
Story Cafe round up: Bad girls and lady detectives
Story Cafes with Donna Moore are always very popular and well-attended and this one was no exception so she needed very little introduction from Wendy who welcomed both regulars and newcomers to GWL. Donna has been working on a novel which features Mabel, a character in her previous novel The Unpicking which told the story […]
A history of women in 101 objects: GWL welcomes Annabelle Hirsch
Pauline reflects on a fascinating conversation between cultural journalist and author Annabelle Hirsch, and GWL’s own Donna Moore, exploring Annabelle’s book, A history of women in 101 objects. Wendy welcomed everyone and introduced Susan from the Goethe Institut, who thanked GWL for hosting this event which follows Annabelle’s appearance at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Donna […]
Story Cafe round-up: Art Road Trip
Pauline gives a brilliant round-up of a very special Story Cafe this summer… This Story Cafe (8th August) was part of the National Gallery Road Art Road Trip, and there was a great turnout! Wendy welcomed everyone and introduced Chloe and Alex from the National Gallery in London who would be leading the second half […]
Story Cafe round up: our Makar, Kathleen Jamie
Pauline reflects on a very special Story Cafe… There was an air of anticipation (and a full house) as we gathered for a visit from from the Makar, Kathleen Jamie. Kathleen, introduced by Wendy, was appointed Makar, Scotland’s National Poet, in 2021and is about to demit office. She was in conversation with Wendy and Morag […]