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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 13h

We had a fab time last night reading 'Shore Lines' before a lovely all ears full house at #Wooler Library #Northumberland @librariesconnected.bsky.social #Reading #Libraries @anncleeves.bsky.social @joscottheritage.bsky.social

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 1d

'We owe it to the citizens of today and in the future to renew our library system', says @richove.bsky.social in @theobserveruk.bsky.social. Public libraries are 'palaces for the people' whose 'ramparts need defending'.

observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need...

The spirit of public improvement that led to the legislation that created free public libraries 175 years go needs to be rekindled

observer.co.uk

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 2d

This week we're at Cheviot Centre #Wooler (Tues 07) Wallington @nationaltrust.org.uk (Thurs 09) & #Felton Gallery Forty5 (Fri 10) Join us if you can! @joscottheritage.bsky.social @anncleeves.bsky.social @culturednortheast.bsky.social @northeastbylines.co.uk #Reading #Shortstories #Northumberland

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 7d

Now appearing in the trap, Angle Shades, autumn leaf...moth of the month

The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 9d

Train trip to #Edinburgh today for Andy Goldsworthy Fifty Years...creative genius on show @nationalgalleries.bsky.social Catch it if you can 'til 02/11 #Art #Landscape #Nature

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 11d

Great night reading 'Shore Lines' stories to fab listening audience in historic St Cuthbert's church #Elsdon #Northumberland Big thanks @joscottheritage.bsky.social for hosting. Only 15 more gigs to go...Join us if you can! @nlandnp.bsky.social @culturednortheast.bsky.social #Literature #Reading

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 13d

BBC 500 Words, the UK’s biggest children’s story-writing competition is back and open for submissions.

Entries close at 9pm on Friday 7 November 2025. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.

500 Words

BBC's 500 Words, the UK's largest children's writing competition for children aged 5-11, opens for entries Tuesday 23 September - Friday 7 November at 9pm.

bbc.co.uk

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 15d

The Shore Lines tour set sail at The Word, South Shields last night...Big thanks to our brilliant short story authors @anncleeves.bsky.social Linda Cracknell @saraband-books.bsky.social Tony Glover & @joscottheritage.bsky.social Join us if you can at readings across #Northumberland & #Cumbria

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Jo Scott Heritage @joscottheritage.bsky.social · 16d

So exciting to join the audience at The Word as Shore Lines sets sail for the first time this year! Four salty coastal tales beautifully told by Stephen Tomlin and Janine Birkett. Don't miss your chance to be transported to the seaside... Border Readers lay anchor in #Elsdon on Friday ⚓⛵🌊

Actor Janine Birkett, wearing a purple shirt and shoes, sits in a wooden chair and reads enthusiastically from a black folder full of amazing stories

Actor Stephen Tomlin, in a brown jacket and jeans, sits in a wooden chair and reads from a black folder full of deliciously salty coastal tales

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · 19d

We set sail with 'Shore Lines' at The Word, South Shields on Mon 22 and Elsdon Fri 26 @joscottheritage.bsky.social with lots of gigs across the Borderlands to follow...Join us if you can! #Literature #Culture #Stories #Reading #Art

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Jo Scott Heritage @joscottheritage.bsky.social · Aug 27

theworduk.org/write-festiv...
So excited for my sailing #ShortStory Touch & Go to premiere at The Word, Sth Shields on Mon 22 Sept! Part of brilliant @theborderreaders.bsky.social salty storytelling evening #Shorelines. See you there! @anncleeves.bsky.social @tonyglover1.bsky.social #LindaCracknell

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Aug 15

Anchored in Amble, will Jenny ever set sail?...Jo Scott's witty new romance 'Touch & Go' is part of the autumn Shore Lines tour @joscottheritage.bsky.social @northeastbylines.co.uk @culturednortheast.bsky.social @nclanews.bsky.social @anncleeves.bsky.social @newwritingnorth.bsky.social #Amble

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Aug 4

Delighted to be part of this fine festival with 'Shore Lines' at #Wooler library on Tues 7th Oct (7pm) Ace stories by @anncleeves.bsky.social @joscottheritage.bsky.social Tony Glover & Linda Cracknell @saraband-books.bsky.social Tickets via www.berwickliteraryfestival.com @visitberwick.bsky.social

Home - Berwick Literary Festival

The 2025 Berwick Literary Festival programme is now available to browse and tickets will be on sale from 8 August Sign up for 2025 news Where stories meet the sea on England’s northern edge. Since 201...

www.berwickliteraryfestival.com

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jul 26

More murder coming your way...We'll be reading 'Mud' by Ann Cleeves as part of this autumn's 'Shore Lines' tour of 17 venues across the Borderlands @anncleeves.bsky.social #Reading #fiction #stories #culture #Literature #entertainment #Northumberland #Cumbria

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jul 5

We open the autumn tour of 'Shore Lines' at The Word, South Shields, the National Centre for the Written Word, down by the waters of Tyne. Monday 22nd Sept @6pm - Tickets a bargain at £3 theworduk.org/write-festiv... #Literature #Shortstories #Culture #SouthTyneside #Libraries #Reading

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jun 29

'Crossing the Bar' by Linda Cracknell @saraband-books.bsky.social 1 of 4 great writers whose short stories we'll be showcasing this autumn across #Northumberland #Cumbria & #Lancaster #Literature #Reading

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jun 20

Really must sit out in the garden more...

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jun 17

Shore Lines is touring this autumn...Catch us if you can! Stories from @joscottheritage.bsky.social Linda Cracknell @anncleeves.bsky.social & Tony Glover @nclanews.bsky.social @litandphil.bsky.social @culturednortheast.bsky.social @northeastbylines.co.uk #Reading #Cumbria #Lancaster #Northumberland

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · May 26

On a quiet riverbank a boy meets a stranger going through a rough patch, as the two keep tabs on a controversial rewilding project

Currently on BBC Sounds: “The Give & Take”, by Linda Cracknell
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Give and Take

A man goes through a rough patch against the backdrop of a rewilding project.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Saraband Books @saraband-books.bsky.social · May 6

We're delighted to share the cover for Sea Marked by Linda Cracknell, publishing in September

Cracknell charts a family and community history of sea-faring, illuminating the lives of her ancestors that are inextricably linked to and defined by the sea

saraband.net/sb-title/sea...

#Booksky
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Jo Scott Heritage @joscottheritage.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'm so excited that one of my short stories is featuring again in this year's tour! Thank you, Stephen, and I'm hugely honoured to be there alongside such prestigious writers 😍 @anncleeves.bsky.social, Linda Bracknell & @tonyglover.bsky.social

The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our autumn 2025 tour is now in place! we'll be taking 'Shore Lines' to 17 venues across the Borderlands: arts centres, libraries, theatres, village halls, art galleries, a pub and a church. More info here as we go. Full tour list on the website: www.theborderreaders.co.uk

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our autumn 2025 tour is now in place! we'll be taking 'Shore Lines' to 17 venues across the Borderlands: arts centres, libraries, theatres, village halls, art galleries, a pub and a church. More info here as we go. Full tour list on the website: www.theborderreaders.co.uk

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · May 4

Our mini Spring tour of 'Land Lines' ended at Acorn Bank, Penrith for @nationaltrust.org.uk Grace & Stephen reading to a keen listening audience. Thanks to Heather & the team of volunteers for hosting at this delightfully intimate historic country venue! #Literature #Reading

The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Apr 14

Join actors Grace Kirby & Stephen Tomlin giving intimate readings of countryside short stories in the drawing room at Acorn Bank @nationaltrust.org.uk Tues 29 April 7pm More at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-d... #Literature #Reading #Culture #Cumbria #Storytelling

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The Border Readers @theborderreaders.bsky.social · Apr 5

Debut performance for us at www.thepele.co.uk #Corbridge this week with Jan & Steve reading 'Land Lines' stories with a rural setting to a full house in aid of @cprecountryside.bsky.social #Northumberland branch...Thanks to owner Shaun & Sec. Annie for making it happen @joscottheritage.bsky.social

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