Mike Barlow, who has won prizes in the National Poetry Competition and at Ledbury, and was a Manchester prize finalist, will be reading from his new collection, Charmed Lives, at Manky Poets at Chorlton library, Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy,  on 20 July.  Entry is £2/£1, and there will be a chance for floor poets to read. Doors open at 7.30pm for 7.45pm, with a 9.30pm finish. More details and Map