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ILF receives funding to work with pupils who are new to English
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded funding from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to run a poetry and animation…more
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Words in the City Schools Poetry Slam
As part of our outreach work for Words in the City Leeds we hosted our first ever school poetry slam,…more
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Introducing our new Apprentice Poet in Residence
We are very excited to introduce our new Apprentice Poet in Residence, Ian Walker. Ian will work alongside Poet in…more
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Young Writer’s Summer School 2018
Bookings are now open for the 2018 Young Writers Summer School, which takes place from 29-31 August at Lineham Farm….more
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Apply for an Ilkley Literature Festival 2018 Micro-Commission
Through our micro-commissions we want to fund projects that explore new ways of creating or promoting poetry, fiction, non-fiction or…more
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Imtiaz Dharker is the 2018 Poet in Residence
We are thrilled to announce that Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry winner Imtiaz Dharker will be the Poet in Residence…more
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Apply to the 2018 Fringe
We are now taking applications for the 2018 Ilkley Literature Festival Fringe. Groups or individuals of any age from –…more
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Book Now for the Schools Poetry Show at Words in the City
Tickets on sale now for poetry and spoken word show Spin Friday 11th May, 1.30 – 2.30pm The Carriageworks Theatre,…more
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Win Simon Mayo’s New Book!
To celebrate our first event of 2018 we have 2 copies of Simon Mayo’s new book, Mad Blood Stirring to…more
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Book Now for Words in the City Leeds
Tickets are now on sale for Words in the City, our popular weekend festival of poetry and spoken word, taking…more