Category: Poetry in the Community

Poetry in the Community, Poetry Outdoors, Workshops

From winter looking forward to spring

If you’d like to think of green April instead of muddy December, now’s the time to be inspired by a day of poetry in the very special surroundings of Acton Scott Hall. On 27 April 2024 I’ll be joining Alison and Francis Acton in their home to offer our third Poetry Retreat Day. Your day of exclusive access to this 16th century hall, its beautiful … Continue reading From winter looking forward to spring

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Jean Atkin's poetry, Poet in Residence, Poetry in the Community

ART-efact Residency Exhibition

Suddenly it was the end of August, and Joseph Schneider, Paul Bohanna, Emma Cummings and me were all scurrying to ready our work for the planned exhibition in Oswestry, for Oswestry. The amazing Holly Maries, who created and has managed the project, steered, soothed and supported us all. The opening night turned out to be on the hottest day of the year. And the beautiful … Continue reading ART-efact Residency Exhibition

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