BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Newark Book Festival - ECPv6.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Newark Book Festival
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newark Book Festival
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250515T210926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T210927Z
UID:6213-1752141600-1752148800@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Your First Novel - Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get the essential tools and confidence you need to begin your first novel in a writing workshop with The Coffeehouse Writer\, Mandi Allen\, during Newark Book Festival.  \nShape your unique narrative voice in this 2-hour group writing workshop with creative exercises to help turn your abstract dream into a more refined work in progress\, in a process that breaks the writing journey down into manageable steps. \nDiscover how to develop compelling ideas\, craft memorable characters\, and structure your story effectively\, alongside learning how to navigate common first-draft challenges. \nScripting Master Mandi Allen brings her knowledge\, wit and creativity to the workshop\, learnt from her extensive experience of writing for plays\, film\, journalism\, and even business!  \nIn this workshop\, you’ll gain the confidence\, momentum and a set of concrete strategies to start writing your first novel from the moment you get home. Overcome the obstacles that prevent many aspiring novelists from finishing their manuscripts\, and turn your novel into a workable reality.  \nWhether you’ve been contemplating writing a novel for years or just recently felt the creative urge to write\, this workshop provides the perfect launching pad for your literary adventure. \nJoin Mandi Allen at Newark Book Festival this summer for her spark-inducing workshop to help you write your very first novel. 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/your-first-novel-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Library Meeting Room\, Beaumond Gardens\, Balderton Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Your-First-Novel-Writing-Workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250515T211952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T212008Z
UID:6219-1752154200-1752159600@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:From the Stars to Electric Cars
DESCRIPTION:Join local Newark poet and tutor Fiona Theokritoff at Inspire in the Buttermarket for a creative writing workshop themed on the wonders of the natural world. \nWhether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or returning to writing with years of experience under your belt\, this creative writing workshop is your invitation to connect with nature through words.  \nLed by local poet and experienced tutor Fiona Theokritoff\, this inspiring session invites you to explore the beauty of the natural world and imagine sustainable futures—on the page and beyond. \nFiona’s From the Stars to Electric Cars workshop will guide you through a range writing exercises using visual prompts\, poetry\, and thought-provoking themes to spark your creativity. Bring a notebook\, a pen\, and your imagination. \nThis small group workshop offers a taste of Fiona’s upcoming course on the Inspire programme\, launching in Autumn 2025. The full course will delve deeper into writing inspired by our environment and the urgent need to care for it—with weekly sessions designed to help you grow in confidence\, develop your writing voice\, and explore how creativity can contribute to conversations around climate\, sustainability\, and our relationship with the planet. \nWhether you’re curious about writing poetry for the first time\, seeking fresh inspiration\, or interested in how the natural world can shape our stories\, this relaxed and welcoming workshop will give you the tools to begin.  \nCome along to discover the joy of writing in community\, and leave with new ideas\, new words\, and perhaps a new perspective on the world around you.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/from-the-stars-to-electric-cars/
LOCATION:Inspire\, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/From-Stars-to-Electric-Cars.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250515T214428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T214429Z
UID:6227-1752240600-1752249600@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:CAT Dungeons and Dragons Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Game Master Lawrence Mahon and facilitator Via Macnab for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure\, a Creativity Autistic Together event. Create characters\, tell your story\, and shape your destiny in a fun\, neuro-inclusive\, and imaginative workshop. Roll the dice and see where your choices take you! \nWhether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the game\, you’ll have the chance to create characters\, forge alliances\, and shape the unfolding story with your choices. Will you save the villagers\, join forces with the dragon\, or battle demons—both literal and figurative? Your path is yours to forge\, but remember: every decision has consequences\, and the dice will decide your fate! \nThis session is all about creativity\, teamwork\, and unleashing your imagination in a supportive\, inclusive environment. Organised by Creatively Autistic Together CIC (CAT)\, this workshop is designed with neuro-inclusivity and accessible ways of working as its heart\, ensuring everyone can join in\, feel welcome\, and have fun.  \nGather your creativity\, roll the dice\, and get ready to dive into a fantastical adventure where the only limit is your imagination.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/cat-dungeons-and-dragons-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Library Meeting Room\, Beaumond Gardens\, Balderton Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Teen & Young Adult,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CAT-Dungeons-and-Dragons.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250516T134050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T134235Z
UID:6283-1752314400-1752321600@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Young Ambassadors Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive event for Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors and keen writers\, bursting with ideas!  \nDo you love writing stories or poems? Join the creative workshop with poet\, performer and educator Leanne Moden and shape your ideas into your new story or poem. \nIt’s fun\, it’s friendly\, and it’s all about finding your voice and making your writing the best that it can be! \nExclusive event for Young Ambassadors. Email hello@newarkbookfestival.co.uk to book your space. \nFind out more about how you can join to become a Young Ambassador next year here.  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/young-ambassadors-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Library Meeting Room\, Beaumond Gardens\, Balderton Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Teen & Young Adult,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Young-Ambassadors-Website-Header.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250516T180111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T141917Z
UID:6262-1752404400-1752408000@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Oaklore - Jules Acton
DESCRIPTION:What links Robin Hood\, Shakespeare\, fungi\, and folklore? Discover the surprising and magical history of Britain’s most iconic tree in this captivating book talk with Jules Acton\, author of Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees. \nA former journalist and long-time environmental advocate\, Jules has worked with the Woodland Trust\, the Wildlife Trusts\, and WaterAid. In Oaklore\, Jules Acton explores how oak trees have shaped British culture\, mythology\, and the natural world.  \nFrom their role in crafting ancient ink to their place in poetry\, sorcery\, and sacred rituals\, oaks have inspired stories\, art\, songs\, and traditions for generations. Jules’ talk will feature fascinating insights from the book\, including encounters with legendary trees like Sherwood’s Medusa Oak and Cheshire’s Marton Oak\, and will include tips on reconnecting with nature in your own life. \nJoin in for a lively\, thought-provoking journey through tangled roots and timeless tales—an event perfect for nature lovers\, history buffs\, and curious minds alike. The talk will be followed by a book signing. \nLet yourself be enchanted by the oak—king of the woods and keeper of countless stories.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/oaklore-jules-acton/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Trails,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Oaklore-Jules-Acton.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250516T181202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T102642Z
UID:6260-1752404400-1752409800@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Writing The World - Walk & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bring your imagination and your walking feet\, and get ready to Write the World\, in this walk and writing workshop as part of Newark Book Festival. Where every step uncovers a new idea.   \nThis unique session invites writers aged 9+ and their parents to take inspiration from their surroundings as they walk through Newark’s historic streets and green spaces. Along the way\, Amy will guide you through a series of writing exercises designed to sharpen your use of sensory description\, detail\, and contrast—all essential skills for crafting vivid\, engaging stories. \nBy writing on location\, you’ll experience how setting can influence atmosphere and bring your writing to life in new and unexpected ways. Let the real world feed your imagination. \nPractice important writing techniques and you walk around Newark\, such as using sensory description\, capturing detail and creating contrast. Expect fresh air\, creative flow\, and plenty of moments that might just spark your next big idea. \nBring a notebook\, a pen\, and comfortable walking shoes—and let Newark be your muse.\nMeet Note everyone will now meet outside the Castle Gates opposite Gannets.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/writing-the-world-walk-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Castle\, Newark Castle\, Castlegate\, Newark\, NG24 1BG
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Writing-the-World-Walking-Workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T031039
CREATED:20250516T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T183114Z
UID:6281-1752411600-1752415200@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rap School Poetic Flow with Rob Bradley
DESCRIPTION:In The Rap School\, Rob combines the power of poetry\, rhythm\, and performance to help young people find their voice through rap. Kicking things off with a live freestyle using words from the audience\, Rob sets the stage with his signature wit\, wordplay\, and infectious energy. \nExplore key techniques of rap writing\, from rhyme and rhythm to flow and lyricism\, and craft your own original verses during the workshop before taking to the stage to perform your rap in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere—boosting confidence and showcasing talent. \nRob has performed across the globe—from New York’s underground clubs to major festivals across Europe. He’s given multiple TEDx talks and is celebrated for his compelling storytelling and unmatched freestyle skills. Drawing on influences like The Fugees\, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.\, Rob’s work is all about truth\, creativity\, and connection. \nPerfect for teens and young adults (and their parents\, too)\, this is a must-attend event for anyone into rap\, poetry\, or self-expression. No experience needed—just bring your energy and imagination. Recommended 7+
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/rap-school-poetic-flow-with-rob-bradley/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Poetry,Teen & Young Adult,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rap-School.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR