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New British Poets Reunited in Durham

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Twenty years ago, four poets toured the UK under the banner of the New British Poets promotion, heralding the arrival of an exciting new poetry scene. it’s now 20 years on they are to be reunited for a special event as part of the Durham Book Festival. Are they older and wiser? What difference have the years made to their writing? Simon Armitage is the author of many award-winning collection...

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Thursday 9th September 2010 10:53 am

News

All Aboard ...

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The Poetry Train is pulling in to Shifnal in Shropshire, as part of the town’s very first Festival of Arts, Culture and Entertainment, which wil...

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Friday 10th September 2010 4:55 am

Kate's BodyGossip

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Write Out Loud poet - Kate Tym has just had her poem filmed by a host of celebrities for the BodyGossip Forum – and it’s all for a good ca...

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Thursday 9th September 2010 11:03 am

The BIG Weekend with Write Out Loud

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Write Out Loud would like to invite you to attend a residential weekend in Hebden Bridge where, as well as having lots of fun and poetry, we’ll...

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Wednesday 8th September 2010 5:02 pm

StAnza's Cyber Slam - Saturday

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As part of Fife's Year of Culture, StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival, has accepted a challenge from Overload, Melbourne's P...

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Wednesday 8th September 2010 8:32 am

Pedalling Poetry

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Write Out Loud poet David C. Johnson has been appointed poet for the Bristol Cycle festival, and during September he will be travelling around the cit...

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Monday 6th September 2010 9:31 pm

Write to Speak, Hull

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Write to Speak, Hull’s biggest spoken word/poetry event, is hosting a special one off event at Freedom Festival 2010, featuring performances fro...

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Monday 6th September 2010 1:35 pm

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