A few pictures from Word Play in Exeter!

Picture of Bear on the stall @MattArtPix

Yesterday Saturday 2nd July, we crossed the border into Devon to go and trade at Word Play, a literacy and activity-based event organised by Markets In Exeter. It took place at the Positive Light Projects site on Sidwell Street, a good central location. This was a little different for us as we do not usually trade at children's events, but with the huge stock of gorgeous vintage books we acquired last summer, it did make perfect sense to have a go at this kind of event!

​We also think that encouraging young readers to discover the delights of reading, books and storytelling is crucial to their development, happiness and well-being. Promoting books and reading to young people has become one of the most arduous tasks there is, and catching them early is probably the best way to make them enjoy reading and understand the power of imagination! 

The event was really good and we had a great space for our stall. The organisation was top-notch and the Positive Light Project site is fantastic - with large windows onto the streets, a light and airy feel and all the facilities required to make the day comfortable and enjoyable for traders and punters alike. There were loads of activities to do for kids and parents and quite a few people actually stayed the whole day!  
Our stall attracted a lot of interest and we even sold a copy of I Am a Muse (a book not written for small children, obviously!).

Getting ready...

... by writing words of welcome on the pavement!

Welcome to Word Play!

The Arcane stall...

The Arcane stall part 1

The Arcane stall part 2.

A few props courtesy of @MattArtPix

There was some storytelling by Frances Harrison. Go and visit her website HERE, her work sounds fascinating and now I wish I had gone and listened to her! Folk stories, myths and legends... That's my kind of thing! 

We're planning on returning to Exeter and the Positive Light Projects in the autumn/winter! 

We hope to have some news about more events soon, especially regarding a very special one at the end of September... 
​Watch this space!