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SUMMARY:Yalda Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Yalda celebration with Golestan Kids! ✨ \n\n\n\n\nYalda Night is a beautiful and important tradition for Persian-speaking families — a time to come together\, celebrate and create special memories with our children. \nDesigned especially for children under 5\, our Yalda celebration will be filled with festive decorations\, Persian stories and poems\, music\, fun activities and delicious Yalda treats. \nEach child must attend with at least one adult\, with a maximum of two adults per child. \nGolestan Kids is run entirely by volunteers. If you’d like to support the event\, you can donate any amount you feel comfortable with. Every contribution helps us with the cost of organising and running the celebration. ❤️ \nPlaces are limited\, so please make sure to book your Family Ticket in advance. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate Yalda with you and your little ones! \nEvent Times: 11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday\, 12th December. \nTICKETS\nAll are welcome and tickets are pay-what-you-can! Available HERE \nSuggested donation of £10. All proceeds to Golestan Kids to assist with costs for the event. \nFamilies can donate whatever amount they may feel comfortable with.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/yalda-celebration/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:Gig: The Blazing Snowmen
DESCRIPTION:Manchester quartet The Blazing Snowmen will launch a brand new book and perform live in a special show at the Henry Watson Music Library this Winter. \nThe history of the Blazing Snowmen goes back to the early 80s alternative scene in Manchester and had associations with Factory Records\, Marc Riley & the Creepers\, Intape Records\, Tools You Can Trust. \nThe band presents with diverse musical references\, as a backdrop to storytelling in forensic detail about our everyday lives. \nOn 12th December\, the Snowmen will launch a brand new book of their song lyrics with a show at the Music Library of Central Library. \nExpect lyric dissection and performances of some songs from the book (illustrated by local artist\, Helen Mandel). \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-like! Available HERE \nFor multiple tickets\, please repeat the eventbrite ordering process until you have the quantitiy you require. \nAny donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nListen to The Blazing Snowmen on Bandcamp here: Music | The Blazing Snowmen
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gig-the-blazing-snowmen/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Love Stories etc Romance Festival 2027!!
DESCRIPTION:#LoveStoriesEtc Romance Literary Festival is back for its fourth spectacular year\, taking over Manchester Central Library on 10th-11th September 2027. \n\n\n\n\nWe’re cooking up the ultimate line‑up to bring you all the swoony\, bookish vibes you can handle – think electric author panels\, hands‑on creative sessions\, and industry‑expert workshops. Two joy-packed days. Endless inspiration. Join us. \nWe already have to following wonderful authors confirmed! \nBobby Palmer\, Tasneem Abdur-Rashid\, Ellie Barker\, Alice Murphy-Pyle\, Jasmine Burke\, Mike & Claire Gayle\, Lia Louis\, Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm\, Ellie McNicoll\, Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees\, Rufaro Faith Mazarura and Ela Jones. \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!! \n£35 FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND including booking fee!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-stories-etc-romance-festival-2027/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair,Party
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