September 29th, 2026Friends unite to pay tribute to a loved writer

We’ve joined with Loddon Valley Arts Trail to present The Power of Verse – a tribute to children’s author and poet, Lorraine Marwood, whose writing often focused on family life in the Loddon Valley.

Join Lorraine’s friends and fellow authors Glenda Millard and Claire Saxby, and editor Cecile Shanahan, as they commemorate her remarkable work.

Saturday 3 October, 11am-12pm
Bridgewater Hall

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September 29th, 2026Friends unite to pay tribute to a loved writer

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