What's on in Oreston

Devon, England

Oreston sits quietly on Devon's coast where the sea air keeps things brisk and the pace is just right for a proper catch-up. With no big venues to crowd the square mile, the real life happens in community halls and local parks that spring into action with family fun or quiet gatherings. It doesn't need a stadium to feel alive; a Tuesday afternoon can be as packed with laughter as any Saturday night. The town manages quite well on its own without needing grand stages or massive crowds to make an impression. A simple walk along the shore often leads you right past someone hosting a pop-up market or a neighbour's barbecue that smells better than anything in a restaurant. Near Here tracks down these small-scale joys so you never miss a chance to say hello to the person next door.

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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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