Relaunching the Sunderland Lit & Phil Society

Join us in the Atheneum building in Sunderland, where as society has celebrated its relaunch after over 150 years.Auburn Langley, Founder of the (new) Sunderland Lit & Phil Society, shares her motivations behind reclaiming and relaunching Sunderland Lit & Phil - and we hear recordings from across the evening; poetry performances by Amy Grainger (a.k.a. 'The Timekeeper'), and conversations about area  development and community-led cultural restoration with Kate Percival (Development Manager, TOWN), and Chris Barnard (Chief Executive, Ouseburn Trust).Our artists and creatives featured in the episode:Auburn Langley - Founder of the Sunderland Lit & Phil SocietyAmy Grainger a.k.a. 'The Timekeeper' - Poet, Author, PhilosopherKate Percival - Development Manager, TOWNChris Barnard - Chief Executive, Ouseburn TrustMore about ArtyParti:Our website - www.artyparti.comBluesky - @ArtyPartiInstagram - @Arty_Parti_A Jay Sykes Media podcastOur supporters and funders:The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:Danielle Chamberlin - Watercolour ArtistChantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Sounds and Sister ShackJo Howell - Photographic ArtistAngela Sandwith - Mixed-Media ArtistStephanie Smith - Visual Artist ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★