Tag: Poet in Residence

Events and Ideas, Poet in Residence, Poetry in the Community

Read in front of the fire,/ read out in the shed./ Read in bed.

Originally posted on Southwater Reads:
Robert Harper from Shrewsbury Poetry Stanza Last Saturday was a wonderful day!  Thank you the great staff at Southwater Library, and also West Midlands Readers’ Network. Southwater Readers’ Day involved sharp-witted teenagers writing a Doctor Who radio play with Birmingham-based writer William Gallagher; Shrewsbury Poetry Stanza came over for the occasion and performed at the foot of Southwater’s escalators, drawing… Continue reading Read in front of the fire,/ read out in the shed./ Read in bed.

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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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