The Mayor of Walsall, Cllr Louise Harrison (pictured) is to attend the New Invention Summer Fest on Sunday 27th July at The Milestone Pub for the New Invention Summer Festival in Willenhall between 12pm - 6pm. It will be held at The Milestone Pub, New Invention, Willenhall WV12 5DT.
Also in attendance is local broadcasting legend - Lee Benson from Black Country Radio - who will be compering, reading from his children`s book and performing spoken word.
Lee Benson is a published author, poet and writer of 10 children’s books He hosts a radio show every Sunday interviewing authors poets writers and musicians on BlackcountryXtra called Listen With Lee.
Being creative, left handed, dyslexic and dyscalculate has not stopped him from trying to push boundaries and help people along the way. ‘Creativity is essential to life’ says Lee He is also very proud to say he received a Blue Peter badge whilst on Blue Peter at aged 26.
His website is https://www.Thecreativeleebenson.com
There will also be a free bouncy castle, free childrens face painting, sand pits, BBQ, arts and wellbeing stalls. The event is organised by Tal Singh at Soulbrite Seva CIC and Leesha Mansell of Community Matters CIC.
The live entertainment is provided courtesy of Saida & Friends - the very best of local spoken word, music, creative writing workshops and no less than 2 book launches by Sara Meredith and Katie Victoria.
"It`s going to be a cracking event" said Ian Henery "and we`re kicking off the music with local legends The Other Half, namely Andrew Keatley & Sylvia Keatley. They recently performed at the Bridgnorth Open Mic Night at Kershaw`s Cafe and played a great set".
Headlining Saida & Friends - Saida Chowdhury who recently performed at Robertos in Halesowen and is an experienced creative workshop faciliator. "Saida`s work has been endorsed by none less than Sureena Brackenridge MP" said Ian Henery "and we are looking forward to having our MP at the event along with film maker Graham Stubbs".
Saida was recently interviewed on Black Country Radio with Tal Singh and Sureena Brackenridge MP.
Katie Victoria last performed at The Milestone in Willenhall on 12th July with The Groovy Gang Entertainers called Gunshots at the Gin Joint. "I was chuffed to bits to be there" said Ian Henery "because it was sold out". Katie is launching her debut poetry collection "I Write Because...." which is now an Amazon best seller. Katie performed only last weekend with Sabrina Poets.
Daniel Martin and Rosie Mitchell are two exciting poets and they also performed recently at Robertos in Halesowen which was hosted by Black Country Radio`s Lee Benson. Daniel performed his spoken word at Poetry Breakfast with Saturday Books at the weekend at Dudley Library.
"The final book launch" said Ian Henery "is by local poet Sara Meredith. Her book is called "I Am The Storm" and although her book may be a cjallenging and emotional read it is also filled witjh moments of triumph and quiet beauty. each poem offers a message of perserverance, reinforcing that the journey toward healing is not linear but it is always worth pursuing".
