Having loads of fun with this latest class. We’ve got a really good group, with roughly half of them being people I’ve not taught before. Which can be quite nerve-wracking to begin with – you’re never quite sure what will and what won’t work, whether there will be personality clashes, or whether the differences in …
Invitation to a book launch – Leaving the Red Zone
Dear Poetry-lovers, James Norcliffe, Joanna Preston and the good people of Clerestory Press would like to invite you to A Very Important Party: When: 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Monday 29th February 2016 Where: The Laboratory, 17 West Belt, Lincoln (next door to the Library) Why: to celebrate the official launch of Leaving the Red Zone – …
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Signing off for 2015
’Tis (past) that time of year again, when I sign off and say goodbye to one year, and try to remember where I kept the (metaphorical) party hat and streamers for welcoming in the new. Is it just me, or has this one gone by really really really fast? It’s been a tough one. takahē has taken up …
Earthquake anthology update
Just a very quick post to update you on the progress with selections for the Earthquake anthology – we had said we’d let people know our initial selections by the end of November, but we’re running late. Mostly my fault – my other half went on a business trip to the US, and brought me back a …
CPC Poetry Readings – the 2015 edition
Daffodils? Check. Hayfever? Check. Blackbirds negotiating sex and territory from 4am? Check. It must be time again for the Canterbury Poets’ Collective Poetry in Performance readings! You can download your own copy of the poster by clicking here. Or just feast your eyes below: As always, a mixture of well known, not-so-well-known, local and visiting poets: Sept …
A Dark Feathered Art 