Jack Common book launch
NEWCASTLE CITY LIBRARIES & THE WORKERS’ EDUCATIONALASSOCIATION
present
Common Words and the Wandering Star
Book Launch
10.30am ‘From Heaton to Newport Pagnell – in search of Jack’
Talk by Heaton born Dr Keith Armstrong, author of ‘Common Words and the
Wandering Star’
11.15am Short tribute by Jack Common’s son, Peter
11.30am Discussion
12.30pm Lunch
2pm Films – ‘Tyneside Story’ – film by Jack Common; ‘Common’s Luck’ – B.B.C. TV
biography of Jack Common, introduced by its Director, John Mapplebeck of Bewick Films
3pm Dr Keith Armstrong & Peter Common – short readings from the new book, including poetry
3.45 – 4.45pm Musical celebration with Jez Lowe, songwriter of ‘Jack Common’s Anthem’, & Tyneside folk group ‘Kiddar’s Luck’
Contact: Kath Cassidy, Newcastle Libraries 0191 2774155
Bewick Hall NewcastleCentral Library
Saturday October 17th 10.30am to 5pm
Free Admission
