In defence of Terry Deary: The Horrible Author

Deary

Terry Deary, one of Britain’s best-loved children’s authors, has become possibly the best-hated author among his peers after his comments regarding cuts to library services; particularly in the north-east England, where the cuts are among the country’s most sever; and the area of Deary’s birth and residency. Yet, some of the responses to Terry … Continue reading – it’s good

Guitars Not Guns

The Cultural Thing, in co-operation with its parent organisation – NoozDesk -  is organising a tour of Syria with an unsigned music band from Australia and one from the UK, to take place in the summer 2013. The aim of the tour is to promote a better understanding of events … Continue reading – it’s good