
Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch
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The Writing through Cancer group from Weston Park will launch their collection Fragments of Light in Sheffield City Centre on 15 October 2026. The women involved wrote poetry and prose following weekly workshops led by author Beverley Ward. Entry is free and the launch raises funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Join members of Weston Park's Writing through Cancer group as they launch their collection of writing - Fragments of Light
During 2026 a group of women who live with cancer have taken part in a series of workshops run by local author, Beverley Ward, thanks to funding from Weston Park Cancer Charity. Meeting weekly, the women have written about their experiences from a range of angles, sharing their stories and finding friendship and solidarity in the process.
Now they are bringing their words out into the world as they launch this powerful collection of writing which will provide solace for other people who find themselves on this unexpected path, and support for anyone who is caring for a friend, relative or patient with cancer.
Come and join these briliiant women as they share poetry and prose from the book whilst raising funds for the vital work of Weston Park Cancer Charity.
All funds from ticket sales and the sale of the book with go to WPCC.
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Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:00.
Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch is held at Sheffield Centre Unitarian Church (Upper Chapel) : Sheffield in Sheffield (Norfolk Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JD).
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The Writing through Cancer group from Weston Park will launch their collection Fragments of Light in Sheffield City Centre on 15 October 2026. The women involved wrote poetry and prose following weekly workshops led by author Beverley Ward. Entry is free and the launch raises funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
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Join members of Weston Park's Writing through Cancer group as they launch their collection of writing - Fragments of Light
During 2026 a group of women who live with cancer have taken part in a series of workshops run by local author, Beverley Ward, thanks to funding from Weston Park Cancer Charity. Meeting weekly, the women have written about their experiences from a range of angles, sharing their stories and finding friendship and solidarity in the process.
Now they are bringing their words out into the world as they launch this powerful collection of writing which will provide solace for other people who find themselves on this unexpected path, and support for anyone who is caring for a friend, relative or patient with cancer.
Come and join these briliiant women as they share poetry and prose from the book whilst raising funds for the vital work of Weston Park Cancer Charity.
All funds from ticket sales and the sale of the book with go to WPCC.
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WhereSheffield Centre Unitarian Church (Upper Chapel) : Sheffield
Norfolk Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JD
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When is Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch?
Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch taking place?
Fragments of Light: Writing through Cancer book launch is held at Sheffield Centre Unitarian Church (Upper Chapel) : Sheffield in Sheffield (Norfolk Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JD).
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