What's on in Forder

Cornwall, England

Forder sits quietly in the heart of Cornwall where the sea air does a number on your hair before you even step out the door. There are no big stadiums here, just local groups gathering for plays and choirs that keep the village spirit alive. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and the calendar fills up with community gatherings rather than tourist traps. The real charm lies in how these events weave into daily life without needing a shout to be heard. A family dance or a local storytelling session feels like dropping in on an old friend who has been waiting by the gate. Near Here makes sure you know what is going on so you can plan your afternoon tea around something happening down the lane.

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Children's Poetry Workshop at Plymstock Library
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Children's Poetry Workshop at Plymstock Library

Children's Poetry Workshop at Plymstock Library claire.back Wed, 01/04/2026 - 16:14 Date 15 April 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm Category Library activities for children and families This drop in session will focus on colour exploration through poetry. We will begin by mind-mapping all the things we love about certain colours. Children will choose a colour swatch they are drawn to and write a poem based on it. Afterwards they can paperclip the swatch to the poem and display this on a board within the library highlighting the creativity of families in Plymouth.The drop in nature of this workshop allows families to come and go as they please, fitting in with their day to day routine. It is open to children of any age and the activity can be adapted to facilitate this. Your drop-In hostAs one of the organisers of 'Sound: Plymouth Poetry Festival', Poppy uses that platform to support the local community. She nurtures spaces where everyone can find their unique value within creativity. Poppy has facilitated workshops for children at The Box, schools, woodlands and on Dartmoor, working with The Poetry Society, forest school leaders and Plymouth Poetry Festival 2024. Poppy has worked in schools, specifically in Speech and Language and SEN, for over fifteen years. She holds a DBS, a BSL Level One and a degree in Primary Education. This session is part of Sound: Plymouth Poetry Festival in partnership with Literature Works. Location: Plymstock Library

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