Susan Downer

Freelance workshop leader, story writer, script writer, journalist, and budding poet. Interested in empowerment and transformation through story.

[Susan Downer @downer66]

@CreativeF_uture Thank you @CreativeF_uture. Surprised myself by doing a great 30-min online poetry writing workshop for Sheffield NHS staff. I love surprises. :)

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Free summer art workshops for children and young people (up to age 19) with Ignite Imaginations.
https://t.co/pYlDxQmk9q

[Susan Downer @downer66]

There are some opportunities for older writers. If I find the links, I'll pass them on @thenormanshaft.

[NormaN Shaft @thenormanshaft]

It says you're an "annual writing competition that is open to young, underrepresented, and unpublished writers".

I'm not young but I am underrepresented and unpublished. Wouldn't it be cool have the same for us that are over 35?

[OurNHstories @ourNHstories]

As part of @ourNHstories we are going to be telling some of the extraordinary and Never Heard Stories from inside our NHS. Engaging thousands of staff to explore, share and reflect upon what being part of the organisation means to them.

#VoicesfromtheNHS

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Just discovered that here in Sheffield you can buy a room in a house. A room. It's aimed at students, I think, but another 'new to me' thing!!

[Susan Downer @downer66]

These poetry postcards are free to Sheffield NHS staff. If you're new to poetry, get today's short PowerPoint in advance, as 'word banking' is a great way to fire your imagination. For details, email: [email protected].
@STH_Wellbeing @unisonSTH @SheffHospLED @STHODD @STH_AHPs

[STH Arts In Health @ArtsSth]

Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols

[STH Arts In Health @ArtsSth]

Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Great petit poetry workshop with NHS staff. It's amazing what you can write in 5 mins! We started with the line, 'The NHS wasn't born, it was made from...' Fancy a go? The PowerPoint and recording are available from [email protected]
@STH_Wellbeing @ArtsSth

[STH Arts In Health @ArtsSth]

Staff and volunteers @SheffieldHosp sign up for the 30 minute lunchtime MS Teams creative writing workshop with poet @downer66 Thu 27 July 12:30
Contact [email protected] @STH_Wellbeing @Sheffhospvols

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Sheffield, this weekend. :D

[Susan Downer @downer66]

I think I need to write a letter starting, 'Dear Mr Chase, or can I call you Lankelly...'

https://t.co/FCpnkRfORj

[Susan Downer @downer66]

The official uniform of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals story gatherers has arrived. Mir and I will be travelling around the hospitals persuading folk to write, draw and record the 'voice' of their work places. We're coming soon!

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Loved every minute of this Marvellous Meadows event at Manor Lodge yesterday, especially the talk about herbs and beheadings. It was a feast of flowers, stories, language, and culture. The learning never stops. Thanks to all who attended.

[Ethel maqeda @DhlaminiMaqeda]

Kudzidza hakuperi - I learnt so much in one afternoon!

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Pleased and excited to announce that I'm part of the team that will deliver @ourNHstories in Sheffield, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS. The Sheffield team includes a poet/facilitator, visual artist, composer and dancer. Watch out for a local showcase in November!

[Susan Downer @downer66]

This link will take you through the front door of a tiny shop selling a book of poems by women of colour in Sheffield, including me. Some of the poetry is dark and some is full of rage, but there's space for wit. And it's for a good cause.

https://t.co/oy73bvQETY

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Fancy a day walking, talking, and writing in the Peak District on 8 July? Free event for adults, all materials provided. Booking details are below.

https://t.co/vnLNMmoyl8

[Susan Downer @downer66]

New gentle drama course in Sheffield. All welcome. No experience needed. #drama #sheffield #mentalhealth

[Susan Downer @downer66]

This looks exciting.

[Susan Downer @downer66]

This seems like a good idea!

We are campaigning for the UK Govt to launch a 24/7 Mental Health Emergency Helpline - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/FgOQtSRUJ6 via @UKChange

[Susan Downer @downer66]

Ready to take your business to the next level? Mentoring and free TV advertising for black owned businesses. Apply (take a deep breath, the application form will take some time and thought) and spread the word. https://t.co/ouB9fw8HlH

[Susan Downer @downer66]

New resource from @Chilypep. Great work with young people in South Yorkshire and beyond, fantastic website.
https://t.co/9IPYCxwuYg