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 Society
• Amy Grainger a.k.a. 'The Timekeeper' - Poet, Author, Philosopher
• Kate Percival - Development Manager, TOWN
• Chris Barnard - Chief Executive, Ouseburn Trust

More about ArtyParti:

• Our website - www.artyparti.com
• Bluesky - @ArtyParti
• Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
• A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Danielle Chamberlin - Watercolour Artist
• Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Sounds and Sister Shack
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist
• Angela Sandwith - Mixed-Media Artist
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist