Join local author Rachel Dawson in conversation with Queer Book Club Swansea on Neon Roses and more! With readings, Q&A and book signings.

Nofela CIC is thrilled to host 'Swansea girl,' published author and Common/Wealth communications associate Rachel Dawson, and Queer Book Club Swansea, to discuss Rachel's debut novel Neon Roses, her other writing, such as in Folding Rock and Unreal Sex, publishing in general and whatever else (in reason) you want to talk to her about!

Neon Roses is a novel about Eluned, a young woman in the South Wales Valleys during the 1984 Miners' Strike who meets LGSM (Lesbians & Gays Support the Miners). Rachel Dawson has also written about Swansea's High Street for Folding Rock (Issue 001: Roots) and has a short Welsh ghost story in the 'Unreal Sex' anthology.

The event will be facilitated by Mair Jones and Queer Book Club Swansea, with other Nofela CIC directors and volunteers selling books and other LGBTQ+ merch, in a collaborative event and in casual conversation - which everybody is welcome to!

Copies of Neon Roses, Unreal Sex and more new, classic and second-hand LGBTQ+ books and other LGBTQ+ merch will be on sale!

This will be the last day of Nofela's artist residency at Urban HQ so this will also be your last change to visit us there.

We are grateful that this event is supported by Literature Wales' Inspiring Communities Fund.

Free and pay-what-you-can tickets are available, or just show up on the day!

 

Nofela x QueerTawe Social

Wednesday the 19th of August will be a very busy day for Nofela!

Firstly, we'll have our usual pop-up from 11am to 3pm in the foyer of Urban HQ - selling new and second-hand LGBTQ+ books, as well as LGBTQ+ items, and free badges and resources are also available.

Then from 1pm to 3pm we'll have our usual Writers Wednesday! This time we'll focus on zines and zine-making, but everyone is also welcome to come and continue writing whatever it is they're working on!

To top it off, we'll have a Queertawe social from 5pm to 8pm! Zine making will continue, as well as badge making, or you can come to read or write, or to just socialise in an LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent safe space.

FREE to drop in any time - donations welcome to help cover the materials.

Croeso i bawb!

 

In Conversation: Rachel Dawson & Queer Book Club Swansea

Join local author Rachel Dawson in conversation with Queer Book Club Swansea on Neon Roses and more! With readings, Q&A and book signings.

Nofela CIC is thrilled to host 'Swansea girl,' published author and Common/Wealth communications associate Rachel Dawson, to discuss her debut novel Neon Roses, her other writing, such as in Folding Rock and Unreal Sex, publishing in general and whatever else (in reason) you want to talk to her about!

Neon Roses is a novel about Eluned, a young woman in the South Wales Valleys during the 1984 Miners' Strike who meets LGSM (Lesbians & Gays Support the Miners). Rachel Dawson has also written about Swansea's High Street for Folding Rock (Issue 001: Roots) and has a short Welsh ghost story in the 'Unreal Sex' anthology.

The event will be facilitated by Mair Jones and Queer Book Club Swansea, with other Nofela CIC directors and volunteers selling books and other LGBTQ+ merch, in a collaborative event and in casual conversation - which everybody is welcome to!

Copies of Neon Roses, Folding Rock issue 001: Roots, Unreal Sex and more new, classic and second-hand LGBTQ+ books and other LGBTQ+ merch will be on sale!

This will be the last day of Nofela's artist residency at Urban HQ so this will also be your last change to visit us there.

We are grateful that this event is supported by Literature Wales' Inspiring Communities Fund.

Come visit us in Urban HQ's Foyer & Cafe

Shwmae Pawb

Here's our weekly schedule for Urban HQ (37 Orchard Street, SA1 5AJ) — please do call in to see us!

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Queer Merch & Bookstall (Urban HQ Foyer)

• Wednesday 5th August: 11:00am – 3:00pm
• Thursday 6th August: 11:00am – 3:00pm
• Friday 7th August: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Writing Wednesdays

Wednesday 5th August | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Urban Cafe

Shout out to our Writing Wednesdays event... Bring your own writing project and work with a friendly group. Feedback given if requested.

Whether you're popping in to browse our bookstall or joining us for a write-in, we'd love to see you!

Croeso i bawb
The Nofela Team