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Poet in Residence

Poems for the Farm – a Last Hurrah!

Everyone is invited to Poems for the Farm to celebrate the conclusion of Acton Scott’s 2014 Poet in Residence project with Jean Atkin (supported by Arts Council England and Shropshire Council).  Poems for the Farm is on Saturday 19 July at 3pm at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm SY6 6QN. Poets who contributed to the project will also be reading, plus a chance to see some of Andrew Fusek Peters‘ beautiful … Continue reading Poems for the Farm – a Last Hurrah!

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Poet in Residence

Poetry Workshop: Old Buttons and a Donkey’s Arse

Originally posted on Poet on the Farm :
In perfect June sunshine, we enjoyed a Poetry Workshop at Acton Scott today! This group was a treat to work with, and kept providing me with evidence of their observant poetic eye. Poems were developing about the brick kiln, butter-making, piglets, old buttons stored in jamjars, Dusty the donkey (‘arse to the visitor’) and more.  I’m looking forward to receiving… Continue reading Poetry Workshop: Old Buttons and a Donkey’s Arse

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