As part of the
London Borough of Culture 2020 celebrations, The Poetry Society ran a series of workshops in Brent schools during the Autumn term 2020, leading up to the creation of a borough-wide ‘Love Letter to Brent’ film. The final film can be watched below. It explores the borough of Brent through the words of its young residents, and reflects on family, friends, culture, and community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Initially envisaged as a Slam project that would culminate in a live multi-school finale, plans for Brent2020 were adapted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than bringing all the participants together for a live event in a competitive environment, a collaborative video was produced. We hope that this collaboration across three schools and approximately 180 pupils will help to generate a sense that even when young people are forced to socially distance, they may remain poetically connected.
Marijuana Tourism: How Legal States Take Advantage of Wisconsinâs Regressive Policies
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Most of Illinoisâ recreational marijuana dispensaries are bunched up near the Wisconsin state border. This could be chalked up to the proximity to Chicago, but dispensaries like theÂ
Mapleglen Care Center in Rockford, Ill., a 20-minute drive from Wisconsin, or even the Sunnyside dispensary in South Beloit, Ill., clearly exist to take advantage of Wisconsinitesâ dollars.
When the South Beloit dispensary opened, it was the largest recreational marijuana store in the state, and the strategic location chosen for such a massive venture was a tiny town with less than 8,000 residents. One might think that it was aiming to attract Wisconsin residents: The store is just 1,000 feet south of the state border, a straight shot from Madison through the I-39/90 interstate. According to South Beloit Mayor Ted Rehl, the dispensary is expected to
Christmas in Cardington celebrated
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Courtesy Photos | LeAnne Gompf
Courtesy Photos | LeAnne Gompf
Courtesy Photos | LeAnne Gompf
CARDINGTON Christmas in Cardington, a popular event in the village for several years, took on a different look this holiday season.
Instead of a one-night event, 12 Days of Cardington featured holiday related music, lights and prizes over the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Christmas in Cardington is sponsored by Friends of Cardington. Social distancing was encouraged and virtual events held due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Christmas characters were on the square and near the park for a mini drive-by Christmas. Other events were a virtual trivia contest and residents were asked to make a donation to the food pantry or blessing box or make a monetary donation to the Friends of Cardington to help continue its programs and events.