Friday 19th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm

We are thrilled to have Miriam Wei Wei Lo with us to facilitate a poetry workshop on the theme of ‘Writing about home: the poetry of complicated journeys’. This workshop will guide participants in finding their own voice and stories on this theme, with a focus on metaphor as a poetic device.

In early 2023 Miriam was awarded a Westerly Mid-Career Fellowship. While teaching creative writing at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education, she has also just published a new collection of works titled ‘Who Comes Calling’. Attending poetry workshops can help participants learn a new skill, find self-expression and there is no pressure or judgement, just the opportunity to learn and grow.

This 2 hour event is FREE, welcoming and easily accessible with light refreshments included. Spaces are limited for this workshop. Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Poetry Performance By Miriam Wei Wei Lo

Thursday 18th January, 6 – 7pm

Miriam will share poetry from her new book ‘Who Comes Calling?’, followed by a conversation style interview with Ana Brawls. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.

Miriam lived in Margaret River for 11 years (some of you might remember her as Miriam Lochore), and many of the poems in this collection are set in Margaret River.  Her poems are accessible and engaging and should appeal, not only to those who identify with her faith perspective, but also to those who are interested in embodied female experience, to lovers of poetry, and to anyone who likes to ask big questions.

Poetry Workshop, Friday 19th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Miriam will facilitate a workshop on the theme of ‘Writing about home: the poetry of complicated journeys’. This workshop will guide participants in finding their own voice and stories on this theme, with a focus on metaphor as a poetic device.  This 2 hour event is FREE and easily accessible, with light refreshments included.

Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Who Comes Calling? is Miriam’s latest poetry collection, recently published by Western Australian Poets Press. 

Wednesday 15th November, 1 – 3pm at the Margaret River Library

Annie Bourgault will guide participants in this free art workshop to learn how to create Neurographics. The goal is to have fun learning something new in the company of others while promoting mindfulness. All materials are supplied so come along and have a go. Space can be made for support workers if necessary, just get in touch. RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Tuesday 14 November, 5.30pm – 7pm at the Margaret River Library

Come along to an enlightening and relaxed chat with Alannah De Munck and Shane Early from Freedom State. The talk is aimed at everyone aged 15+. RSVP to Eventbrite as spaces are limited. Light refreshments provided.
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Alternatively, contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

This is an excellent opportunity to engage in an open and informative conversation and deepen your understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, where you can learn more and ask questions in a safe, accessible and inclusive space.

If you have specific areas of interest or questions you’d like to address anonymously, please follow the prompts when making your booking. Alannah and Shane will ensure that your queries are thoughtfully addressed during the session.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, in collaboration with Margi Pride, Freedom State, Concrete Club and Q-Squad, is proud to be hosting an exciting line-up of free events for the whole community in Margaret River this November.

The theme of PrideFEST 2023 is Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

To find out more about events taking place in Margaret River, visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/PrideFEST2023

To find out more about Pride WA’s 2023 PrideFEST celebration and events taking place in Perth and surrounds, visit www.pridewa.com.au/pridefest-2023