GREAT READING ADVENTURE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5 January to 25 March 2006

Details as at 8 February

Date / Location /

Event

/ Contact info
8 January / Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery / Free copies of children’s edition distributed as part of Family Fun Day. / Elizabeth Rhodes, Museum Learning Officer -01179223619
8 January / Curzon Cinema, Clevedon, North Somerset / Screening of Around the World in Eighty Days starring David Niven. Fogg and Passpartout will arrive in vintage car around 1.30pm for 2pm screening. The audience is invited to arrive in Victorian costume to add to the occasion. / David Moger at Nailsea Library, tel 01275 854583, email
18 January / Tyning Hengrove School, Bristol / Day-long workshop to make a photo album of Around the World in 80 Days using digital image manipulation. / -
20 January / Yate Library, South Gloucestershire / Around the World in 80 Questions. Family quiz night. Starts 7.30pm. / Tel: 01454 865661
21-27 January / Saltash Library, Cornwall and St. Budeaux Library, Plymouth, Devon / Exhibition: Crossing the Royal Albert bridge with Brunel. A Museum in Transit display will be in each library for a week and activities for local school children will run throughout the week. Organised by Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Workshops led by Hannah Dempsey. / Fully booked.
28 January / Bradley Stoke Library, South Gloucestershire / Same, Same But Different Theatre Company present: The Epic Story of Rama and Sita. Starts 11.00am. Suitable for 3-10 year olds. £2.00 per ticket. Under 5s must be with an adult. / Tel: 01454 865723
28 January / St. John’s Hall, Penzance, Cornwall / National Storytelling Week ~ Celebration of the Volunteer: thank you event for local volunteers organised by Penwith Volunteer Bureau. Programme includes a presentation on The Great Reading Adventureand the chance to win a copy of Around the World in 80 Days. / -
29 January / Yate Library, South Gloucestershire / Stories Around the World: suitable for age 4 and up. £1.00. 2.00-2.45pm / Yate Library Tel: 01454 865661
31 January / Christchurch Library, Dorset / “I travelled over Land & Sea …” Rhyme Times A programme of Travel/ Country themed storytimes and rhymetimes with play equipment and toys provided by Treats Toy Library. Starts 10.45am. / Tel: 01202 485938
2 February / Schools on the Lizard & at Porthleven, Cornwall / Phileas Fogg Tour ofschools at Grade Ruan, Cury, St. Martin-in-Meneage and Porthleven by Education Library Services Mobile / -
4 February / Central Library, Bristol / Around the World in Eighty Days Creative Arts Adventure with Fiona Hamilton for children aged 4 – 10. Booking recommended, please phone Bristol Central Library to reserve places. 2.30-4.00pm. / 0117 9037215
6 February / Bridport Library, Dorset / “On the move...” Story Times Starts 2.15pm. / Tel: 01308 422778
8 February / Central Library, Bristol / Staff reading group: 1.00-2.00pm to discuss Around the World in Eighty Days / -
8 February / Swanage Library, Dorset / “On the move…” Story Times Starts 2.00pm / Tel: 01929 423485
9 February / Kingswood Library, South Gloucestershire / Around the World Quiz.Teams, families andindividuals all welcome. Tickets 50p per adult - children free. Tea and coffee available at no extra charge.Prizes for the highest scoring teams. / Tel: 01454 865650, email:
9 February / Central Library, Bristol / Public reading group. Anyone who's been reading Around the World in Eighty Days is encouraged to come along, regardless whether or not they want to join the group long-
term. / Christine Brown, Reading Promotion Librarian Tel: 0117 9037289
Email:
10 February / Wareham Library, Dorset / “On the move…” Story Times Starts 10.30am. / Tel: 01929 556146
13 February / St. Budeaux Library, Plymouth, Devon / Joint meeting of readers’ groups from Saltash & St. Budeaux Libraries to discuss Around the World in Eighty Days, led by Hannah Dempsey. / 01752842478
13 February / Kingswood Library, South Gloucestershire / Around the World in almost 80 days –the great storytelling adventure with CassandraStarts 2.00pm. Most suitable for 4-10 year olds. Tickets £2.00. Buy one ticket and get one free so bring a friend. See further details at the end of this table of events. / Tel: 01454 865650
13 February / Lytchett Matravers Library, Dorset / “I travelled over Land & Sea …” Rhyme Times A programme of Travel/ Country themed storytimes and rhymetimes with play equipment and toys provided by Treats Toy Library. Starts 2.30pm. / Tel: 01202 621281
14 February / RedlandLibrary,Bristol10.30 -11.15am Westbury Library, Bristol2.15 – 3.00pm / Voyage Around the World with Captain Barnacle's Puppet Show. Book early to avoid disappointment – small charge to pay. / Redland Library tel 0117 9038549
Westbury Library tel 0117 9038552
14 February / Yate Library, South Gloucestershire 10.30am
Bradley Stoke Library, South Gloucestershire 2.00pm / Around the World in almost 80 days –the great storytelling adventure with CassandraMost suitable for 4-10 year olds
Tickets £2.00. Buy one ticket and get one free so bring a friend. See further details at the end of this table of events. / Yate Library Tel: 01454 865661
Bradley Stoke Library Tel: 01454 865723
14 February / Wyndhurst Orchard, Wadebridge, Cornwall / Victorian Afternoon Tea for residents and guests; readings by Cornwall Library staff. Victorian costume optional. / -
15 February / Thornbury Library,South Gloucestershire 10.30am
Filton Library, South Gloucestershire 2.00pm / Around the World in almost 80 days –the great storytelling adventure with CassandraMost suitable for 4-10 year olds
Tickets £2.00. Buy one ticket and get one free so bring a friend. See further details at the end of this table of events. / Thornbury Library Tel: 01454 865655
Filton Library Tel: 01454 865670
15 February / Saltash Library, Cornwall / A Tale of Two Bridges: a talk on the Tamar bridges of Saltash by local historian and journalist Audrey Miller. Free. 11.00am-12.00pm. / 01752842478
15 February / Dorset County Museum
At Dorchester / Victorian Fun Day at Dorset County Museum: A joint library/museum event Storytelling, dressing up, handling Victorian objects plus free copies of Jules Verne Around the World in 80 Days. / Dorset County Museum
Tel: 01305 262735
16 February / SherborneLibrary, Dorset 2.30-3.30pm
DorchesterLibrary, Dorset 5.00-6.00pm / Award winning Children’s author Jamila Gavin will talk about her childhood travels and their impact on her writing. Indian snacks will be served at Dorchester (supported by Rajpoot). Both events are free for children but tickets are required. / Sherborne Library Tel: 01935 812683
Dorchester Library Tel: 01305 224440/224652
16 February / KnowleLibrary, Bristol10.30-11.15am
Central Library, Bristol12.45-1.30pm
BishopsworthLibrary, Bristol 3.15-4.00pm / Voyage Around the World with Captain Barnacle's Puppet Show. Book early to avoid disappointment – small charge to pay. / Knowle Library tel 0117 9038585
Central Library tel 0117 9037215
Bishopsworth Library tel 0117 9038566
16 February / Emersons Green Library, South Gloucestershire10.30am
Cadbury Heath Library, South Gloucestershire 2.00pm / Around the World in almost 80 days –the great storytelling adventure with CassandraMost suitable for 4-10 year olds
Tickets £2.00. Buy one ticket and get one free so bring a friend. See further details at the end of this table of events. / Emersons Green Library, Tel: 01454 865680
Cadbury Heath Library, Tel: 01454 865711
16 February / Blandford Library, Dorset / “On the move…” Story Times Starts 2.30pm. / Tel: 01258 452075
17 February / Falmouth Library, Cornwall / The Great Reading Adventure event (details to be confirmed). Starts 3.00pm. / 01326 314901
17 February / Staple Hill Library, South Gloucestershire 10.30am
Hanham Library, South Gloucestershire 2.00pm / Around the World in almost 80 days –the great storytelling adventure with CassandraMost suitable for 4-10 year olds
Tickets £2.00. Buy one ticket and get one free so bring a friend. See further details at the end of this table of events. / Staple Hill Library Tel: 01454 865715
Hanham Library Tel: 01454 865678
17 February / Highcliffe Library, Dorset / “On the move…” Story Times Starts 11.00am. / Tel: 01425 272202
17 February / Avonmouth Library, Bristol
2.00-4.00pm / Great Reading Adventure – Illustration workshop with James de la Rue Aged 8-13 years old and fancy a go at illustrating a story? Would you like to work alongside a professional illustrator? James de la Rue, illustrator of the new children’s version of Around the World in Eighty Days, will inspire you to create your own illustrations depicting Phileas Fogg and Passepartout’s exciting race around the globe and help you try out different drawing techniques. To check out some of James’ work visit / Places are very limited therefore booking is essential - telephone 0117 903 8580
19 February / Bedminster Library, Bristol / Around the World in Eighty Days Creative Arts Adventure with Fiona Hamilton for children aged 4 – 10. Booking recommended, please phone Bedminster Library to reserve places. 2.00-3.30pm. / 0117 9038529
20 February / Shaftesbury Library, Dorset / “I travelled over Land & Sea …” Rhyme Times A programme of Travel/ Country themed storytimes and rhymetimes with play equipment and toys provided by Treats Toy Library. Starts 2.00 pm. / Tel: 01747 852256
20 February / Emersons Green Library, South Gloucestershire / Library Reading Groups Quiz Night on Around the World in 80 Days and the theme of travel and the book. For existing library reading group members only. Each group is bringing a taste of food from one of the countries on Fogg’s journey. 7.30-9.00pm / 01454 865680
20-21 February / Hall for Cornwall / Around the World in 80 Days: a series ofdrama workshops related to the book and journeys, ages 2 – 18. Small charge. / For further details, e-mail or call 01872 321970
20-24 February / Saltash Library, Cornwall / Bridging the Gap: A week of free activities to be enjoyed by children and their parents, grandparents or carers. A chance to learn something new together and to ‘bridge’ the gap between generations. Some of the activities are linked to travel in the spirit of Around the World in Eighty Days and the Great Reading Adventure. Activities led by Cornwall Family Learning tutors.
Monday 10am -12pm – Japan then and now / the kimono and how it is worn.
Monday 1pm - 3pm and Friday 1pm - 12 pm – Japanese brush calligraphy
Tuesday 10am – 12pm and 1pm - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm – Willow sculpting
Friday 10am - 12pm – Japanese Language / 01752842478
22 February / Saltash Library, Cornwall / Brunel & the 8th Wonder of the World: talk by Bill Myers of Saltash Heritage. Free.11am - 12pm / 01752842478
22 February / Chulmleigh Library, Chulmleigh Community College, Devon / Eat Around the World Storytime featuring Around the world in 80 days, followed by collage-making of foods from the countries Fogg visited - and hopefully some tasting too! Starts 10.30am. 7-11 years. / 01769 580292
23 February- 18 March / BristolOld Vic Studio / New stage version of Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Daysadapted by Toby Hulse. Aimed at audiences 7+. The production promises to be an action-packed adventure full of ingenious twists and turns. / Telephone booking: 0117 987 7877. Full information including on-line booking is available on the Bristol Old Vic website
28 February / Dorchester Library, Dorset / “On the move…” Story Times Starts 2.15pm. / Tel: 01305 224440/224652
2 March / Hens Horn, Helston, Cornwall / Victorian Afternoon Tea for residents & guests: readings by Cornwall Library staff. Victorian costume optional. / -
2 March / Perranporth Library, Cornwall / Stories Around the World for children and carers; refreshments. 2 - 3pm / +44 (0)1872 572590
2 March / Dorchester, Dorset / Helium filled balloons with World Book Day postcards attached will carry messages of children’s book recommendations from Dorchester / Sharon Kirkpatrick
01305 228529
6 March / Gillingham Library, Dorset / “I travelled over Land & Sea …” Rhyme Times A programme of Travel/ Country themed storytimes and rhymetimes with play equipment and toys provided by Treats Toy Library. Starts 10.15am. / Tel: 01747 822180
11 March / Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset / “Creating a Traveller’s Tale” A day long workshop with award –winning Dorset author Rory Maclean (Stalin’ Nose, Under the Dragon, Magic Bus) which addresses the creative and practical challenges facing both aspiring and established travel writers today. / Advance Booking Necessary
Contact: Josie Hickin
Tel: 01305 228528
11 March / Weymouth Library, Dorset 10.00am-12.00
Christchurch Library, Dorset 2.00-4.00pm / Travel around the County with the Sisters Grim: storytelling event with the Grimaldi Sisters for the under 5’s / Weymouth Library Tel: 01305 762410
Christchurch Library Tel: 01202 485938
13 March / Highcliffe Library, Dorset 10.00am-12.00
Wimborne Library, Dorset 2.00-4.00pm / Travel around the County with the Sisters Grim: storytelling event with the Grimaldi Sisters for the under 5’s / Highcliffe Library Tel: 01425 272202 (Tickets)
Wimborne Library Tel: 01202 882770
13 March / St. Budeaux Library, Plymouth, Devon / Joint meeting of readers’ groups from Saltash & St. Budeaux Libraries; theme Around the World in 80 Days. / -
14 March / Gillingham Library, Dorset 11.00am-1.00pm
Bridport Library, Dorset 3.00-5.00pm / Travel around the County with the Sisters Grim: storytelling event with the Grimaldi Sisters for the under 5’s / Gillingham Library Tel: 01747 822180
Bridport Library Tel: 01308 422778
18 March / Central Library, Bristol / Around the World in Eighty Days Poetry Adventure with Claire Williamson for children aged 4 – 10. Very few places so early booking recommended, please phone Bristol Central Library. 10.00-11.30am. / 0117 9037215
25 March / Saltash Library, Cornwall / Joint meeting of writers’ groups from Saltash & St. Budeaux Libraries; theme Brunel, led by Hannah Dempsey. / 01752842478

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Around the World In Almost Eighty Days

The Great Storytelling Adventure

with Cassandra, International Storyteller

Commissioned bySouth Gloucestershire as part of

The GreatReading Adventure 2006

Hot foot from her latest seventy-six day world tour, Cassandra bringsyou this special collection of the finest folktalesfound on her journey.

Join Cassandra on a whirlwind of adventure

Into theAustralianbush

Up the mountains of China

And into the deepest depths of the jungle

In celebration of that epic explorer, Phileas Fogg

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