Warm up with words at new poetry night in the north-east
A new monthly poetry night is being launched in Northumberland this month. The Poetry Café at the Warm Hub, Cheviot Street, Wooler, will be held on Friday 10 February from 7-9pm. Organisers say: “Come along and read your own poems or poems you like or just come along for an enjoyable evening of poetry and chat.” It’s a £2 donation on the door, with tea and coffee provided.
3rd February 2023
Taking the last bus home after nights like these! Brian Bilston wows big audience at the New Poetry Shack in London
The hugely popular “poet laureate of Twitter” Brian Bilston has always been somewhat of a mystery man, keen to obscure his true identity and limiting his public appearances. He does seem to be getting out and about a bit more in 2023, however. Heather Moulson was among an adoring audience of around ...
2nd February 2023
Second Glance: Ron Scowcroft, Oversteps Books
Ron Scowcroft lives in Lancaster. His pamphlet Moon Garden was published by Wayleave Press in 2014 and his full collection Second Glance by Oversteps Books in 2022. A number of poems in the latter hav...
2nd February 2023
National Memorial Arboretum seeks poet in residence
The National Memorial Arboretum is looking for a poet in residence for 12 months, who will explore its surroundings, landscape, and memorials through the art of poetry. The 150-acre visitor site is on...
1st February 2023