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The power of poetry & creative writing to improve the lives of those affected by memory loss @LitWorks @alzheimerssoc @PoetryArchive

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Joined February 2016
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This #NationalWritingDay we're delighted to announce that our Poetry Competition is now accepting submissions. the theme is #memory and the poetry prize will be judged by @MimDarling. Submit by post or online now! Details: nationalmemoryday.org.uk/com… @PoetryArchive @alzheimerssoc
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If you'd like to get involved with our #NationalMemoryDay programme, we're holding a #PoetTraining session on 21st June @ Gloucester library. Want to expand your poetic portfolio to working with those w/ #memoryloss? We want to hear from you: ow.ly/m1pk30k9ODT @LitWorks
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Thank you! We're proud to be exploring the power of #poetry to impact positively on the lives of those living with #memoryloss this #DementiaActionWeek teapawt.net/LitWorks/status/999678…
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@NatMemDay is a commemorative day of celebrating the power of #poetry to impact on the lives of those living with #memoryloss. We know that many libraries across the #region are support #DementiaActionWeek with brilliant displays and activities why not share a #poem today? teapawt.net/LitWorks/status/999572…
We're proud of our #NationalMemoryDay project celebrating the power of poetry to impact upon the lives of those living with #memoryloss. If you're sharing poems with your loved ones today, we'd love to hear from you. teapawt.net/NatMemDay/status/99957…
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This #NationalMemoryDay, we're calling all #MemoryCafes who are interested in hosting one of our poetry & memory sessions. We train poets to run them & we bring them to you. We're currently mapping the #SouthWest to determine interest. Find out more here: ow.ly/lU6G30k9NMi
We think that #poetry has a powerful connection to #memory. Our poetry sessions have been exploring this. Donating to our appeal could help to create special moments for those living with memory loss. If you'd like to support our programme click here: ow.ly/lOso30k9Ofe
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This #DementiaActionWeek, if you're looking for some books to share with #youngreaders on the subject of memory loss and #dementia, we think this list from @Booktrust is a great place to start: ow.ly/Ano130k7r3L @NatMemDay
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Thank you for the mention, we're proud to be part of #DementiaActionWeek2018 teapawt.net/WiderFitShoes/status/9…
Today is #NationalMemoryDay, celebrating the power of poetry & positive impact of creative engagement with those affected by memory loss. Find out more about the great work being done by The @NatMemDay Project, & how you can get involved at nationalmemoryday.org.uk
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It’s #NationalMemoryDay! We hope you’ll celebrate the power of poetry with us. We’re proud to be part of #DementiaActionWeek @LitWorks @PoetryArchive @alzheimerssoc
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We're pleased to be hosting another poet training session in #Gloucestershire for poets local to the area who are interested in running poetry sessions for those living with #memoryloss. Find out more here: ow.ly/opsq30jZfPT Deadline 8th June. @gloslibs
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We are currently seeking poets in the #Gloucester area to attend our #NationalMemoryDay poet training session on 21st June. Find out more, here: ow.ly/25jZ30jUwut @NatMemDay @PoetryArchive #poetry and #memory
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We're currently seeking a freelance project manager for our #NationalMemoryDay project. If you're interested in exploring the power of poetry in supporting those living with memory loss, we want to hear from you. Closing date is Wednesday 16th: ow.ly/j65C30jZcgF @NatMemDay
With 2 weeks to go until #NationalMemoryDay, we would be delighted if you could support our programme of poetry sessions in #dementia settings with a donation. Find out how your donation could support those living with memory loss here: ow.ly/rJbl30jSZTn @PoetryArchive
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Plans are afoot for #NationalMemoryDay 2018. We’ve got some exciting news to share with you on 24th May about how you can support our programme of poetry sessions in the South West. #Comingsoon @LitWorks @PoetryArchive @Alzheimerssoc
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We're recruiting, we're seeking a freelance project manager for our #NationalMemoryDay project. Closing date for applications, 16th May 2018 5 pm. @NatMemDay @PoetryArchive @alzheimerssoc
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We're providing your #Friday #lunchtimejobgoals today.... we're recruiting for a freelance project manager on our #NationalMemoryDay project. All the details, here: ow.ly/wAvA30jPDel @NatMemDay @PoetryArchive
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We have a special #competition announcement for you, coming up on #NationalWritingDay - 27th June 2018 - for all the writers out there. Watch this space!
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Plans for this year are well underway with some exciting announcements coming shortly. Watch this space! teapawt.net/NatMemDay/status/98876…
#NationalMemoryDay is now just one month away. Raising awareness of the power of #poetry to positively impact upon those with memory loss their families & loved ones, this year, #NationalMemoryDay is on 24th May during #DementiaActionWeek @LitWorks @PoetryArchive @alzheimerssoc
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#NationalMemoryDay is now just one month away. Raising awareness of the power of #poetry to positively impact upon those with memory loss their families & loved ones, this year, #NationalMemoryDay is on 24th May during #DementiaActionWeek @LitWorks @PoetryArchive @alzheimerssoc