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Events and Ideas, Poet in Residence, Workshops

My World Poetry Day Workshop

It’s World Poetry Day on Saturday March 21st 2015, and to celebrate, and as Poet in Residence for Wenlock Poetry Festival, I’ll be hosting an exclusive workshop at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. I’m going to be leading a poetry workshop sparked by the world’s marvels, helping you map untrodden paths into new poems through a series of engaging activities and prompts.  Bring with you a … Continue reading My World Poetry Day Workshop

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Events and Ideas

52 – the books!

2014, in general not a year memorable for a host of good things, was in recompense the Year of 52. For all who involved themselves in Jo Bell’s brilliant, ambitious, inclusive and extraordinarily friendly project, this was a splendid 52 weeks of poetry, developing friendships, shared ideas and even a Picnic. Here’s Jo explaining what can happen next. I want those books! Continue reading 52 – the books!

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