Folkestone is a Library – Spotlight Event ‘The power of being heard’
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk
Join us for an evening of ideas, stories and good conversation as we take a closer look at Folkestone is a Library and the people bringing it to life. Doors open from 6pm.
Our quarterly Spotlight Events shine a light on local and national voices working across storytelling in all its forms, alongside projects and moments tied to key dates in the literary calendar.
Guest speakers: Tanzidah Islam, Richard Martin, James Collie and Lydia Hibbert
Tanzidah Islam, Cultural Programmes & Events Lead at SD Projects, working at the intersection of art, technology and architecture, hosting events to enrich minds and widen accessibility to subaltern knowledge. The Reading Room, situated at the Old Post Office, Tontine St, is slowly growing with books from guest speakers and local people, ranging from art and poetry to history and children's books. Check out the SD Projects instagram and website for more information: @sdprojects.uk www.sdprojects.uk.
Richard Martin is Chief Executive Officer at the charity Touchbase Care, a welcoming community space where disabled adults come to learn, create, socialise and build independence, based in the Creative Quarter. Touchbase supports people to live with confidence, connection and a strong sense of belonging, guided by its belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard and valued within their community. From creative studios to skills programmes and wellbeing support, Touchbase offers a vibrant environment where people can express themselves and flourish. It’s a place where individuality is celebrated and where community grows through shared experiences, friendships, opportunity and meaningful connection.
James Collie, is currently the co-director and co-founder of the Folkestone Documentary Festival and a programmer for the St Kilda Film Festival in Melbourne. He has has a wide range of documentary experience which includes producing with Violet Pictures (Beyond Biba, Private View), programming (Folkestone Doc Club, Folkestone Harbour Screen), film education (Screen South, South East Creatives, Kent Film Foundation) and cinema distribution (Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project, Hoop Dreams).
Lydia Hibbert, Founder of Young Animators Club CIC. Young Animators Club provides young people aged 8 to 25 with the opportunity to immerse themselves in creativity through animation for exciting, collaborative projects. Their creative team offers welcoming, inclusive workshop environments that enable young animators to find their tribe and work alongside guest professionals, including Filmmakers, Designers, Musicians, Illustrators, and Directors. Committed to providing young people with a safe space that promotes inclusion and validates their interests, skills, and passions, the club reaches across barriers of communication, anxiety, and social engagement difficulties and celebrates our community of neurodiverse, creative, and inspiring young people.
Programme
6:00pm – Welcome drinks
6:15 – 6:20pm – Folkestone is a Library update
6:25 – 7.25pm – Guest Speakers – Tanzidah Islam, Richard Martin, James Collie, Lydia Hibbert
7.15 - 7.30pm Q&A
7:30 – 8:00 pm - Drinks and networking
8:05pm – Thank you and close
Free but please book
The Clearing, Quarterhouse