Poetry and Dementia – on film
For three years I worked as a freelance poet for In The Pink, a poetry and dementia project managed by Courtyard Arts in Hereford. As the project reached the end of its funding cycle they made this little film, which focuses particularly on the work I was doing in one of Herefordshire’s care homes. I like the film because it demonstrates the joy and engagement of … Continue reading Poetry and Dementia – on film
VERSE TO GO! – your choice!
Today I had a lovely time at Helena Lane Day Centre’s Open Day in Ludlow. They invited me along (in association with Creative Inspiration) to set up with my 1932 Good Companions Portable (Very Slow & Noisy) Typewriter. Then all sorts of nice folk dropped by to order a poem. In no time I was clattering away making poems with them on requested subjects including: Zumba … Continue reading VERSE TO GO! – your choice!
JEAN ATKIN 