Monthly Archives: November 2024

Wolverhampton’s 1in3 Project: A Passionate Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a crisis that affects millions of lives in the UK and globally. Wolverhampton’s 1in3 project funded by Arts Council England through the National Lottery Project Grant has passionately taken a stand against this epidemic. Published Oct 29   Through art, poetry, and public engagement, we have brought the hidden stories of […]

Arts Council England Funded Workshops Result In Exhibition In Wolverhampton

An Arts Council England funded project on gender based violence in Wolverhampton has resulted in an exhibition in the Mander Centre between 4th – 7th November. Ian Henery was commissioned by the 1in3 project to deliver poetry workshops and, together with locally renowned artists, that work will be featured as an exhibition to raise awareness […]

Arts Council England Poetry Workshops Showcased In Celebration Day In Wolverhampton

October 2024 marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Domestic abuse has far reaching consequences, affecting not only the survivors but also children who may witness or grow up in an environment where abuse is prevalent. Former Poet Laureate Ian Henery was commissioned by Arts Council England to run a series of poetry workshops […]

Creative Writing Workshops With The Wider Determinants Of Health Programme In Walsall

The Wider Deteminants of Health Programme in Walsall is running a series of Creative Writing Workshops with The Thomas Project in Aldridge. The workshops run on Saturday 5th October, Saturday 12th October and Saturday 19th October between 1 – 3pm and are free to attend. “The workshops are hosted by the wonderful Ian Henery” said […]

Creative writing workshops to celebrate National Poetry Day at The Thomas Project in Aldridge

To celebrate National Poetry Day, which is 3rd October, The Thomas Project in Aldridge are running a series of three creative workshops on Saturday 5th October, 12th and 19th October from 1pm – 3pm. The workshops are being run by Ian Henery, former Mayor of Walsall`s Poet Laureate, who has been running workshops at Wolverhampton […]