Farha Quadri

Writer, runner up of 2025 Leicester Short Story Prize, Senior Strategy Advisor @NHSEngland, Trustee @painesplough,

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

I’m thrilled to have won the second prize of the 2025 Leicester Short Story Prize @LeicesterWrites with my story Okra Bamya Lady Fingers. Thank you to the judges Kathryn Aldridge-Morris and Melanie Carvalho, and @farhanashaikh

[Leicester Writes @LeicesterWrites]

🏆Prize Announcement

The winners of this year's prize are:

🥇My Time at the Poison Factory by Matt Cook
🥈Okra Bamya Lady Fingers by Farha Quadri
🥉We Cannot Know the Dreams of Absent Fathers by Laura Besley

Congratulations all👏

https://t.co/R83b1L9f3Y

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@alexismontekeir Thank you Alexis! I’ve really appreciated all your writing support and encouragement

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Congratulations to @mattcookwriter and @laurabesley Looking forward to reading your stories and hopefully seeing you on the 20th!

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

I’m thrilled to have won the second prize of the 2025 Leicester Short Story Prize @LeicesterWrites with my story Okra Bamya Lady Fingers. Thank you to the judges Kathryn Aldridge-Morris and Melanie Carvalho, and @farhanashaikh

[Leicester Writes @LeicesterWrites]

🏆Prize Announcement

The winners of this year's prize are:

🥇My Time at the Poison Factory by Matt Cook
🥈Okra Bamya Lady Fingers by Farha Quadri
🥉We Cannot Know the Dreams of Absent Fathers by Laura Besley

Congratulations all👏

https://t.co/R83b1L9f3Y

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@theasianwriter I’m still here!

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@director_beth Thank you so much for this offer! I’d be keen to see your application

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Delighted to join @NHS_RHO @dunkleybent for a constructive roundtable on how we improve neonatal care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic newborns #RHOaction

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Incredibly proud of @ellmisch as she embarks on her European tour of her album Sample the Sky https://t.co/Aw1oRxBQue

[Laura Misch @ellmisch]

Widening Circles is a song about loving in ever growing ways, beyond the romantic, it’s about feeling held by an expanding circle of others and learning how to soothe each other.
https://t.co/yyh3lkwr2F

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

A humble plea for ceasefire and peace.

As a child trapped in the shadows of war, I intimately knew its smell, sounds and sights.

I empathize deeply with those now caught in the middle of conflict, feeling their pain as if it were my own.

War brings only devastation, horror, and destruction. Nothing else.

In this critical moment, let us rise above the divisions and embrace the path of peace.

The truest display of courage lies in choosing peace.

I call on world leaders to unite and lead the world towards peace.

Choose peace.

[Jeremy Bowen @BowenBBC]

Very concerning, sign of depth of humanitarian crisis The Gaza Strip: Thousands break into UNRWA warehouses in Gaza, taking wheat flour and basic items | UNRWA https://t.co/J5y5DGS0MV

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@sarfrazmanzoor @FaberAcademy I would have loved to attend but would miss two of the dates. Are there any plans to do more courses next year?

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

I really recommend @Andrea__Mason @literarykitchen for anyone new to creative writing. I would never have done an MFA without her!

[Dr Andrea Mason @Andrea__Mason]

8 spaces left 🚴🐝👀

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@farhanashaikh I completely agree with this. It’s all about working on an idea you’re passionate about and finding the right audience

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Paintings in Hospitals is looking for someone to join our exceptional team. It’s a great time to join a truly inspiring charity!

[Paintings in Hospitals @artinhospitals]

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our Paintings in Hospitals team! If you're passionate about art, health, and wellbeing, this is your chance to do rewarding work by providing vital support to our charity. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/DNqoqjaJKx

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Now back to harvesting that inspiration for my novel!

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Heading home after an inspiring few days of creativity @edfringe @edintfest and @edartfest. A few personal highlights

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

Leonor Antunes’ captivating hanging sculptures of rope, wire and wood in the extraordinary space of the @fruitmarket