I’m thrilled to announce that my poem, Hecate, has been published on Dark Poets Club as part of their latest collection of dark and evocative poetry. I’m honoured to share it alongside other talented poets. Check out Hecate and the…
Get ready, poetry lovers! This Monday, September 8th, 2025, Leeds is set to host a captivating evening of spoken word at the Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre (HEART), where local poet Peter Kay will take the stage as the headline…
Greetings, readers! Reflecting on an incredible three-day library tour that took place from Wednesday, August 13th to Friday, to August 15th, 2025. I’m still buzzing with excitement from the events at Knaresborough Library, Harrogate Central Library, and Ripon Library. This…
As the clock ticks toward an exciting weekend, I’m thrilled to share some news that’s close to my heart and hopefully yours too. This Saturday, July 19th, 2025, (just a few days away!), I’ll be supporting the talented Nabeela Ahmed…
In the hallowed embrace of a historic library, where the scent of aged paper mingles with the soft rustle of turning pages, I found myself immersed in a literary reverie last evening. The occasion? A gathering under the aegis of…
As I sit down to write this, the echoes of Poetry on the Moor 2025 still linger in my mind, just a few days after the event unfolded on the windswept beauty of Baildon Moor. Held on Sunday, June 29th,…
Greetings, readers! As we dive into the heart of 2025, I’m thrilled to share some exciting upcoming events that will see me, Peter Kay, connecting with literary communities across the North of the UK. These engagements reflect my ongoing commitment…
Just 48 hours until the 5th Poetry on The Moor on Baildon Moor with 14 poets lined up to brace the elements and grace the natural stage to delight their audience and any passers by. 12.30pm until approximately 3pm. Why…
Hello, fellow adventurers! If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, stunning landscapes, and the thrill of a good walk, then you’re in for a treat. Recently, I joined the Burton Fell-walkers for a memorable three-day excursion through the breath…
Hello, fellow adventurers! Today marked the 13th leg of my journey along the stunning Cumbria Coastal Way, and what a day it was! I was joined by two of my best walking buddies, and together we tackled the 9.75-mile stretch…
Hello, lovely readers and poetry enthusiasts! Peter Kay here— the author and poet with a passion for words, walks, and a good tale. I’m chuffed to bits to announce the launch of my brand-new merchandise shop over at peter-kay-author.myspreadshop.co.uk! It’s…
Sunday, 29th June 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PMBaildon Moor, Cinder Caves near the Café, close to Trig Point Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and the wild beauty of Baildon Moor! Poetry on the Moor 2025…
My poetry pamphlet “Imprints” launched successfully on May 10, 2025, at the Heart Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre, marking a significant milestone. The event featured readings by myself, Faye Marshall, with additional performances by other members of the Class of…
I’m reflecting on my Camino journey from nine years ago, captured in this photo on a historic stone bridge in Spain, as I celebrate the anniversary of my book “Show Me The Way to Santiago,” published after four years of…
Peter Kay to Attend Ilkley Library Event on July 8 Exciting news for literature enthusiasts! This is my intention to attend the upcoming Bradford Writes event at Ilkley Library, Station Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HA, on Tuesday, July 8,…
I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be reading at Verbalise, the beloved spoken word and open mic night at Brewery Arts in Kendal, on Saturday, 31st May 2025! As an author and poet, I’m beyond excited to share my work…
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 14th May, because I’m thrilled to be reading at The Wordarium in Lancaster! This grassroots spoken word and poetry night is the perfect place to soak up creativity, share stories, and connect with a warm,…
I shall be reading tonight at Bolton Socialist Club, Wood Street, Bolton. 1905-2025. An old haunt of mine and my father’s. The event promises to be a celebration of literature and community. The Bolton Socialist Club, fondly known as the…
Just heard that one of the poems (Hecate), I shared at Rhubarb last night was shortlisted and got an honourable mention in the Dark Poets Prize – Edition III competition Great to be reading poems from my pamphlet IMPRINTS…
On the train to Carlisle, before heading to St Bees, to carry on with my Cumbria Coastal Way walk…. Well a splendid day’s walk, as I got reacquainted with the Cumbria Coastal Way Three train journeys got me to St…