Just look at what I've stumbled on.
Peckham. Gangs; council estates; the odd drive-by shooting. Oh, and Del-Boy – let’s not forget Del-Boy.
And then more recently an award-winning upside-down library, and some very fetching rusty bollards. Regeneration.
Hmmm. If that’s what you think, then you’re awfully out of date. The cognoscenti know better (‘cos by definition that’s what cognoscenti do). Peckham really is Britain’s number one creative hotspot, with artists’ colonies breaking out all over the place, heaving with thesps and musicians, and of course writers.
And it is these latter that this festival is all about – from the authors and poets who live in the area currently, to those who have drawn inspiration from the area in some way over the centuries. Actually, it is about any old literature, so long as it is good. It is a celebration of books and words and Peckham, all rolled into one.
I wish I'd known about it earlier.
As an author whose books are all set in Peckham, this festival is right up my street in more ways than three.
The eclectic list of events, ensures there will be something for everyone.
The festival runs from 14-18 November.
See you there?
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Peckham rising?
So good when you find something on yer own doorstep. Maybe it's not too late to squeeze a foot in the door - contact them - you may be glad you did!
Done!
Wish I could, hun. Sounds great but I'm afraid I've been confined to doing "as little as possible" for the next 2 weeks at least.
Should I worry? I DO worry, y'know ...
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