Southlands LitOct 2024 Celebrates Literary Excellence with a Month-Long Festival in West London

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Southlands Arts Centre Hosts LitOct 2024, A Celebration of Literature, Creativity, and Community in Hillingdon, West London.

Southlands Arts Centre is proud to announce the return of LitOct 2024, its annual literary celebration taking place throughout October. LitOct offers a diverse program of events for book lovers, aspiring writers, and the local community, blending literary talks, workshops, creative competitions, and community-focused gatherings.

This year's festival will launch on 5 October with the Apple Pie Supper, a festive evening featuring the announcement of the Creative Writing Competition winners, readings of the winning entries, and a local apple pie baking competition. Acclaimed local author Denise Beddows will present the prizes.

LitOct 2024 Highlights:

- Apple Pie Supper (5 October): Launch event with readings, awards, and an apple pie competition.
- Barbara Fisher: The Ups and Downs of Column Writing (8 October): A Literary event with the columnist reflecting on her career.
- N+7 Workshop (9 October): A unique experimental writing workshop led by Jayne Towndrow.
- The Art of Spying (12 October): Denise Beddows explores how art has been linked to espionage throughout history.
- Literature and Mental Health (16 October): A thought-provoking talk by Hillingdon MIND, focusing on how literature supports mental well-being.
- Journalling for Emotional Health (16 October): Jaspreet Kaur teaches how journaling can be a powerful tool for emotional resilience.
- Children's and Family Events: Including storytime reading The Velveteen Rabbit (23 October) and the Squishy Starfish Puppet Show (25 October).

LitOct 2024 will also host a curated art exhibition throughout the month, showcasing the works of local artists inspired by literature.

Festival Pass: LitOct offers an incredible £35 event pass, which grants access to all events (excluding the Literary Lunch, Palooza pumpkin reservation, and sold-out events) and includes a LitOct goody bag.

The festival culminates on 27 October with Cliffhanger, a surprise community event designed to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Quote from Southlands Arts Centre:
"LitOct 2024 is a celebration of both local and national literary talent. From workshops and readings to family events, we've designed the festival to engage the entire community and spark creativity in every corner," says the Southlands team.

Join us at Southlands Arts Centre this October for a vibrant and immersive celebration of words, creativity, and community.

For more information, event tickets, and competition entry forms, visit www.southlandsarts.co.uk

Contact:
Southlands Arts Centre  
75, The Green
West Drayton
Middlesex
UB7 7PW
www.southlandsarts.co.uk

Southlands Arts Centre

75, The Green
West Drayton
Middlesex
UB7 7PW

admin@southlandsarts.co.uk

www.southlandsarts.co.uk

Southlands Arts Centre is a wonderful Queen Anne Grade 2 listed building with extensive, beautiful grounds. Whilst open to the public, it is also the perfect backdrop for all our creative art groups, and has been the fuel behind many talented artists since the Centre was first established in the 1960's.
The Centre is used by groups who engage in cultural activities across the fine arts, music, photography, film, and craft design.
We are well known for our exhibitions held throughout the year and attract some amazing artists (many local) who regularly exhibit their work at the Centre. We are also the home for The West London Photo Exhibition and SouthlandsLIVE. Southlands Arts Centre is the home of Yiewsley and West Drayton Arts Council, a registered charity that runs and maintains Southlands Arts Centre. Charity No. 1173801, Registered in England and Wales.

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