We believe that words used creatively can be a powerful tool for health and personal and community development – through the writing,reading and performing of poetry, prose, fiction, drama and story.

Founded in 1996, and until April 2008 funded by the Arts Council, Lapidus exists to establish resources for the exchange of information and ideas, to promote appropriate training and ethical research in the field, and to provide practical support for practitioners.

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Lapidus elects new Chair

Sheelagh Gallagher has been elected the new Lapidus Chair following the Annual General Meeting on 26th April 2008. Sheelagh has been a member of Lapidus for more than seven years and was Editor of the Lapidus Journal for the last three.She is based in Nottingham and works full-time as a Reading Development Officer.

In her nomination statement Sheelagh explained her feelings about becoming the Chair:"What I will draw on as a Board Member and Chair is the experience and privilege of having been a member of Lapidus during an interesting and challenging time in my own life as well as the experience of working with readers and writers in my work in reading development. As in the past I am sure the rewards and joys so far will far outweigh any work or struggles on my part."

Sheelagh (seated on left) is seen relaxing over lunch at the Networking Day in Bristol.

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