An exciting programme bursting with four weeks of fun-filled family activities is available from Wednesday 11th February in preparation for the launch of 'Play on Words - The Corby Literacy Festival 2009'.
 
Play on Words is a yearly festival that celebrates and acknowledges the importance of books and literacy in all of our lives and takes place from Monday 16th February to Sunday 15th March 2009. Various artists, storytellers, magicians, puppeteers, theatre companies, performances, workshops and events have been brought together by Corby Borough Council and partners to make this a literacy festival to remember. All activities will be taking place in and around Corby and now is your chance to get your hands on the full events list.
 
Corby Borough Council is delivering 3,000 programmes and 10,000 leaflets to various places throughout the borough this week. You can pick one up from Corby Borough Council's One Stop Shop, Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby Swimming Pool, your local community centre, schools and doctors’ waiting rooms.
 
Each booklet has a description of activities, times, dates and venues - so pick up a copy today and fill your month with the fun and magic of words. Also keep your eyes open for the mysterious 'Books on the Buses'!
 
If you can't get your hands on a copy of the programme or you would just like some more information regarding Play on Words please feel free to call Corby Borough Council's Arts Team on 01536 464144.
 
‘Play on Words - The Corby Literacy Festival 2009’, has been put together by Corby Borough Council in partnership with Willow Place & Corby Town Shopping, Corby Learning Partnership (Corby Reads) and England Arts Council.

For more information please contact: Kimberley Fitzjohn, Corby Borough Council

Telephone: 01536 464022 Mobile: 07901 512 702 Fax: 01536 464640

Email kim.fitzjohn@corby.gov.uk