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Cumbernauld

News and activities around our ReimagiNation work in Cumbernauld

Edwin Morgan: A Taste of Poetry

Posted on 11 May 201715 March 2021
Using Edwin Morgan’s poem The Apple’s Song to inspire discussion and creative writing
  • Creative writing
  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 5
  • Poetry
  • Senior phase
  • SQA Set Texts/Authors

FREE Schools Events in Cumbernauld

Posted on 2 May 201710 May 2017
Find out how your school can get involved in ReimagiNation: Cumbernauld
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  • Cumbernauld
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Liz Lochhead: Poetry and Place

Posted on 19 April 201711 May 2017
A creative writing activity inspired by Liz Lochhead's poem Favourite Place
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Creative writing
  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 3
  • Places
  • Poetry

Mapping Towns and Stories

Posted on 12 April 201712 April 2017
Theatre maker Ishbel McFarlane gets you thinking about your town in a new way
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 2
  • Places

Developing Stories: ‘Mind’s Eye’ Walk

Posted on 18 January 201712 April 2017
Author Mike Nicholson takes you on an imaginary walk through your hometown
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 2

My Town: The Movie

Posted on 13 January 201712 April 2017
Writer and People's Historian, Daniel Gray outlines how he uses place as an inspiration for writing
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Creative writing
  • Cumbernauld
  • Key stage 3
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