Author, Poet, Travel Writer, Fell Walker, Long Distance Walker & Runner. With a beautiful wife, daughters, granddaughter & grandson. 

Peter Kay was born in Heywood, 1950, and now lives in West Yorkshire.  He is the author of “A Pennine Way Odyssey” (self-published 2012),   “Show Me The Way to Santiago” (Curious Cat Books 2020)  and “A Very Alternative Coast to Coast” (Curious Cat Books 2022).  He has written a soon to be published Children’s Book, “The Owl And The Mole”, illustrated by one of his daughters. He has written and performed poetry, thirteen poems have been published, in anthologies or on-line; six poems can be found in: “TUESDAY AFTERNOONS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF THIRTY POEMS BY FIVE POETS”. He is currently writing a murder mystery, set in 1930’s Yorkshire and ghost writing the Autobiography of a Congolese refugee RAP star.

Peter Kay
Gobby in the Lobby

Gobby in the Lobby

Great night of spoken word at Gobby in the Lobby in Wakefield last night (11th September 2024). Thanks to Tim and Faye for hosting. Four brilliant local headline poets and some incredible open mic-ers. #poetrycommunity #PoetryLovers Come and join us Wednesday 11th September for our Wakefield Showcase at Getting Gobby in the Lobby at 7.30pm […]
Peter KaySep 12, 20242 min read
‘Sven’….. Once Upon A Swede

‘Sven’….. Once Upon A Swede

This week’s poem entitled ‘Sven’….. Once Upon A Swede, in Memoriam – As always, I hope you enjoy! #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Authors #poetrytwitter #POEMS #ShamelessSelfpromoTuesday
Peter KaySep 11, 20241 min read
Burton News Poetry by Peter Kay (Sundays down The Moss)

Burton News Poetry by Peter Kay (Sundays down The Moss)

Poetry news – Had the second of my poems published in the Burton News, a few more planned (watch this space) https://burtonnews.org.uk/j3/ – Poetry by Peter Kay https://www.burtonnews.org.uk/PDF/2024/08_Aug.pdf Peter Kay is an author of books and poetry and now lives in the village. He haskindly shared three of his poems with the Burton News, along with a shortautobiography. […]
Peter KayAug 9, 20241 min read
Poetry on The Moor ’24 #POTM24 – THANK YOU

Poetry on The Moor ’24 #POTM24 – THANK YOU

A big thankyou to all the poets who came out and made Poetry on the Moor 2024 a great success. Humour, poignancy, music, ranting, reflection, magic tricks and damn good poetry. Thanks to Nicki for organising, getting stuff together and making it happen once again. Special thank you to the phenomenal Tim Brookes for headlining […]
Peter KayJul 22, 20241 min read
‘It’s coming home’

‘It’s coming home’

This week’s poem entitled ‘It’s coming home’. No explanation needed. As always, I hope you enjoy! #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Authors #poetrytwitter #ShamelessSelfpromoThursday
Peter KayJul 18, 20241 min read
Great night at Runcible Spoon, with headliner Tim Brookes

Great night at Runcible Spoon, with headliner Tim Brookes

Great night at Runcible Spoon, with headliner Tim Brookes . I shared 3 poems including, it’s coming home, you can find it on my website: http://peterkaywordspace.co.uk Got back at 11.58, having had near encounters with a deer, a stoat and a fox. Saw an owl, too. More photos: #Poetry #RuncibleSpoon https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XKvoFtZrfgmqKN2k/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/c8qSiYumEb8KhTq9/
Peter KayJul 18, 20241 min read
Manticore

Manticore

This week’s poem entitled ‘Manticore’. A Manticore is a mythical creature dating back to ancient Greek times. Google may tell you more. As always, I hope you enjoy! #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Authors #poetrytwitter #ShamelessSelfpromoFriday
Peter KayJul 12, 20241 min read