Program

All events gold coin unless otherwise indicated



Thursday August 3rd 7-8:30pm Newstead Community Centre 


Each Map of Scars

What happens when we encounter a body that is different? Each Map of Scars probes behind essential yet rarely asked questions about body diversity and identity. Andy Jackson, Rachael Guy and Leonie Van Eyk use poetry, puppetry and projected image to bring audiences into an intimate encounter with our shared human vulnerability


Saturday August 5th 10am prompt Newstead Rural Transaction Centre






Clever Town Challenge

Will Newstead regain the title? Come and join the mayhem. No devices allowed - books only. Want to know more? Ring David 0428 310825



Saturday 5 August 5-8pm Welshmans Reef Winery $5


Namaste

Poetry reading


Dedicated to the Wordsmith. Reuben Mowszowski, John McGlade, Arn Thorning, Allis Hamilton, Poeticas & others..

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Saturday 12 August, 4:20pm, Newstead Railway Arts Hub $5

Talking Fire
An expedition
Assemble for a 4:30 sharp departure  Dress warmly, good walking shoes and bring a torch. Chris Johnston and Sam Strong (Writer of fire and myths) What is the place of fire in our lives and the lives of the species in our forest? Join our twilight visit to a special place in the Muckleford Forest followed by hearty soup, around the fire at the Hub, to weave stories together. Enquiries: Chris Johnston  54762457 





Sunday 13 August, 2-5pm Welshmans Reef Winery

Words My Mother Taught Me

Panel - poetry & prose
Samantha Bews, Ella Bourke, Lisa D'Onoforio, & Cath James. Writer’s discussion & works drawn from their mother’s wisdom and inspiration


Friday 25 August, 7-9 pm Welshmans Reef Winery $5

Songs from the Lads

Well Known local performers, Peter Maloney, Steve Walters & Brendan Walker offer a wonderful night of song, prose and poetry. .


Saturday 26 August, 2-4 pm Welshmans Reef Winery

Adult Spelling Bee

Your host will be Adam Ford










Sunday 27 August 7pm, Rural Transaction Centre $10

Kids in the Bush

An expedition

Meet at Newstead RTC dressed for a short walk Nature and Habitat songs, rhymes and stories for children aged 3 - 5 years.  Bookings and enquires: Rose 0432 904 240.




Saturday 2 September 2-5 pm, Welshmans Reef Winery

Shaping The Fractured Self

A Conversation





When facing chronic illness, what can writing do? Does suffering inhibit or inspire a creative response? Is poetry therapy, exploration or protest? Join writers Sid Larwill, Andy Jackson, Rachael Guy, Ann Carson & Leah Kaminski in conversation


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