THE LONDON WORD FESTIVAL
2 February - 13 March 2008

London Word Festival will explore words in all forms, from the spoken and sung to the scribbled and scrawled. From Blogs to comic books; from poetic lyricism to lyric poetry; from pop culture to the plain cult. The Festival will generate new work, with specially commissioned performance pieces, and artist-led collaborations.  

Web links: http://www.londonwordfestival.com/

BATH LITERATURE FESTIVAL
23 February - 2 March 2008

The Bath Literature Festival programmes over 100 different literary events from debates and lectures to readers' groups, workshops and films in venues throughout the city. In addition there are a number of events for children and young people.

Contact: Sarah LeFanu (Artistic Director)
Bath Festivals
Abbey Chambers
Kingston Buildings
Bath
BA1 1NT
Tel: +44 (0)1225 462231/+44 (0)1225 463362 (Box office)
Fax: +44 (0)1225 445551/+44 (0)1225 310377 (Box office)
E-Mail: info@bathfestivals.org.uk, boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk
Web links: http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk

JEWISH BOOK WEEK
Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1
23 February - 2 March 2008

Jewish Book Week has contributors from around the globe. With over 50 sessions in London and 30 nationwide on contemporary issues which radically affect our sense of ourselves as individuals and members of diverse communities.

Contact: Pam Lewis (Administrator)
Jewish Book Council
PO Box 38247
London
NW3 5YQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 8343 4675
Fax: +44 (0)20 8343 4675
E-Mail: jewishbookcouncil@btopenworld.com
Web links: http://www.jewishbookweek.com

WORD MARKET WRITERS' AND READERS' FESTIVAL
February 2008

Designed for all levels of ability from the complete beginner to the seasoned professional, local writing and reading groups host a programme of readings, workshops, training, performances and special events. The Festival is a celebration of the work undertaken by Word Market and its member groups throughout the year, to inspire as many people as possible to put pen to paper, pick up a book, or sit back and listen to some of the best new writing around.Featuring song writing, 5-minute pub scripts, storytelling, performance poetry for all ages and in all writing genres.

Contact: Linda Graham (Project Co-ordinator)
Word Market
PO Box 150
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA14 3WF
Tel: +44 (0)7834 150523
E-Mail: admin@word-market.co.uk
Web links: http://www.word-market.co.uk