by Becky Bradbury | Mar 3, 2026 | Press
Poppy T. Perry, Donna David and Siren Knight have been selected by the GLL Literary Foundation as three of the 20 children’s authors across the UK to receive a bursary placement for 2026 worth up to £4,000 each. Poppy has an honours degree in Visual Communication...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 27, 2026 | Press
Local authors, writing groups and comic artists are invited to apply for a free table at Dudley Library’s first ever Authors’ Market. Taking place on Saturday 25 April from 11am to 3pm, the event aims to celebrate local talent – with those taking part able to promote...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 24, 2026 | Press
With little time left before World Book Day on Thursday 5 March, parents and carers in Dudley are being reminded that last year’s costume can be swapped for another at Brierley Hill, Gornal, Wordsley and Halesowen libraries. Many schools encourage children to dress up...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 23, 2026 | Press
According to NHS England, physical activity is essential for people living with long-term health conditions writes Sue Bradbury. Symptoms associated with arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and chronic lung conditions can all benefit from regular...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 19, 2026 | Press
Writer and illustrator Poppy T Perry will be leading a free character workshop on Saturday 7 March at Stourbridge Library from 2-3.30pm. Author of Dead Real which waspublished by Fox and Ink last summer, Poppy will talk about how to develop character both verbally and...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 19, 2026 | Press
Dudley Library is running a series of free author events for adults and teenagers as part of the National Year of Reading. On Wednesday 25 February at 7pm, Laura Liptrot and Jon Hartless will talk about their new books published by Tenebrous Texts. Laura’s The...
