Hello all, I can very honestly say that attending the Virtual Book Group is one of the highlights of my month, and last night [5th May] was no exception. It was so lovely to see you all! As befits a book like ‘I am Malala’, our discussion ranged across topics like the importance of education,Continue reading “Reading for Wellbeing Virtual Book Group”
Category Archives: Creative Words
Poetry – Lemn Sissay
Both a song of praise and a call to action. Jan Godwin, clinical librarian at Scarborough hospital, finds this poem both energising and moving. If you have a poem you’d like to share please email the Arts Team art@york.nhs.uk
These are the Hands by Michael Rosen
For the 60th anniversary of the NHS These are the hands That touch us first Feel your head Find the pulse And make your bed. These are the hands That tap your back Test the skin Hold your arm Wheel the bin Change the bulb Fix the drip Pour the jug Replace your hip. TheseContinue reading “These are the Hands by Michael Rosen”
My First Memory (of librarians)
This is my first memory:A big room with heavy wooden tables that sat on a creaky wood floorA line of green shades—bankers’ lights—down the centerHeavy oak chairs that were too low or maybe I was simply too short For me to sit in and readSo my first book was always big In the foyer up four steps aContinue reading “My First Memory (of librarians)”
World Book Night 2021
This year World Book Night is taking place on Friday 23rd April 2021. The Trust Library Service has successfully applied for a set of books from the Reading Agency, which have now been delivered! We have received 80 copies of ‘Stories to Make You Smile’ – a special collection of short stories by well-known namesContinue reading “World Book Night 2021”
Social Impact and Meaningfulness in Creativity
Michael Loveday is a writer, editor, and coach for writers and artists. Below are edited extracts from his winter Loveday’s Letter, with kind permission from the author. I’ve been thinking a lot about the social impact of what we do as artists and writers, and the meaningfulness of our efforts to create. A Crisis ofContinue reading “Social Impact and Meaningfulness in Creativity”
‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group
The Trust Library’s ‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7-8pm. All our meetings take place virtually on WebEx. If you would like to become a member, please email library@york.nhs.uk The aim of the Virtual Book Group is to increase staff wellbeing and morale. We also wantContinue reading “‘Reading for Wellbeing’ Virtual Book Group”
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