Ilkley Literature Festival

In Memory of Water by Simon Armitage

ILF — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:01:06 +0000

A beautifully produced, limited, signed edition of Simon Armitage’s six newly commissioned Stanza Stones poems. Specially written by Simon Armitage for the Stanza Stones project and inspired by the language and landscape of the Pennine Watershed.

Stanza Stones, an imaginative collaboration between Simon Armitage and Ilkley Literature Festival, is part of imove, a Cultural Olympiad programme in Yorkshire.

Limited edition, numbered and signed by Simon Armitage, with a foreword by the author.

Stanza Stones Ilkley Moor, Cow & Calf Quarry Finale

ILF — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:30:48 +0000

No parking at site. Free coaches to the site available from Ilkley Railway Station, Station Road, Ilkley LS29 8HF 7.30 – 8pm.

This is a 30 – 40 min standing event with a paved uphill walk.

Family Guided Walk to the Ilkley Stanza Stone

ILF — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:30:33 +0000

1 hour easy walk suitable for families and children 8+

With some uphill sections and footpaths.

Depart from outside Romabalds hotel, Ilkley LS29 8JG.

Stone Carving Workshop with lettercarver Pip Hall

ILF — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:00:45 +0000

Suitable for adults and children aged 10 upwards

Guided Walk to the Ilkley Stanza Stones

ILF — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:00:36 +0000

Depart from Ilkley Railway Station, Station Road, Ilkley LS29 8HF.

2 hr 30 min, 5.4 mile moderate walk with some uphill and uneven ground.

Stanza Stones Oxenhope Performance

ILF — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:30 +0000

No parking on site. Free coaches to the site depart from Oxenhope Village Centre, The Park, Hebden Road, Oxenhope, BD22 9QL from 6:30pm

This is a 40 min standing event with a gentle 10 minute walk uphill over rough ground.

Guided Walk to the Oxenhope Stanza Stone

ILF — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Depart from the Bay Horse Inn, Oxenhope BD22 9LN.

2 hr 30 mins, 4.8 mile moderate walk with some uphill and uneven ground.

Stanza Stones Marsden Opening Event

ILF — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:30:18 +0000

More tickets will be relaesed soon. Please contact us on 01943 601 210 or info@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk to be added to the waiting list.

This is a fully accessible indoor seated event.