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Book Review of Finding Mr Goldman

Book Review by Linda Casper Title:                Finding Mr Goldman (A parable) Author:            David Rhodes Publisher:       SPCK Publishing In true parable fashion, Rhodes doesn’t waste a word in this novel which leads the reader through a series of vignettes...

An Evening of Subversive Peacemaking

By Stroma McDermott LCI were delighted to be part of the book launch of Clive Barrett’s new book Subversive Peacemakers at which both Clive Barret and Lindis Percy shared their perspectives of conscientious objection and resistance to war making. Clive concentrated on...

Max Farrar: Islamism & Terror: A Western way of doing Politics?

Max Farrar: Islamism & Terror: A Western way of doing politics? Sat 6th June @ 2.00pm-3.30pm Leeds Church Institute, LS1 6DG £3 from http://www.bigbookend.co.uk/events/ Max will be looking at the ‘who, how and why’ of what we call terrorism and our responses to...

SJ Bradley: Short Story Workshop Ideas are Everywhere!

SJ Bradley: Short Story Workshop, Ideas are Everywhere! Sat 6th June @ 1.00pm – 2.30pm Leeds Church Institute, LS1 6DG £3, max of 12 places. Tickets from http://www.bigbookend.co.uk/events/ In this practical, fun workshop, you will discuss ways of pulling short story...

Big Bookend Events at Leeds Church Institute

As a major partner in the Leeds Big Bookend Festival, the Leeds Church Institute (LCI) is hosting a stream of socially engaged and participatory literary events for the festival. Come and join us for a thought-provoking day that celebrates the rich diversity of Leeds....

Drink with a Chimp

Have you ever made a monkey of yourself? Premiere of Drink with a Chimp at the Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds with the launch of the Leeds Big Bookend Festival Thursday 4th June 7pm Tickets £8/6 from 0113 224 3801 or online at www.leeds.gov.uk/carriageworks