Gillian Clarke, above, Mimi Khalvati, Tim Liardet, John F Deane and Abegail Morley  are just some of the poets appearing at the Agenda/St Leonards school international poetry festival on 9 October and  11-14 October at the Old Palace, Mayfield, in the heart of East Sussex. More details. Contacts: Tel 01435 874600 for tickets to readings or workshops; or email staylor@mayfieldgirls.org for further information, tickets and times.