Brilliant fifth day of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk from last Friday. Dropped off in Ulverston after early morning car dramas. Then followed 13.5 miles walking, mainly on the beach or Coastal path in surprisingly warm sunshine. Have now got…
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…
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
Coming up to the end of August and the 4th leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way completed, in the rain. Now reached Ulverston.
Poetry news – Had the second of my poems published in the Burton News, a few more planned (watch this space) – Poetry by Peter Kay Peter Kay is an author of books and poetry and now lives in the village.…
Third leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way today, just over 10 miles to Cark, on Yorkshire Day and National Mountain Climbing Day.
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…
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
Second leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way yesterday. Have now got to Grange over Sands!
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: Got back at 11.58, having had near encounters with a deer, a stoat and…
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
First 13 miles of Cumbria Coastal Way today. Only another 175 to go! Archaeological features, big skies, sea and mountain views.
In other news – Had one of my poems published in the Burton News, a few more planned (watch this space) – Poetry by Peter KayPeter Kay is an author of books and poetry and now lives in the…
Beauty can be found in the everyday, along footpaths, canals and byways. Take a moment to reflect, look around, overhead big skies, birdsong surrounds
Don’t forget!!!! Monday, June 10th is the next open mic. We have a special treat indeed, the amazing Rob Ellams, magician supreme. All welcome – Open mic slots available #poetrycommunity #OpenMic #poetrytwitter
Hello all, POTM24 is happening!! It will be on the 21st July, kicking off at 12.30pm. Get in touch quick to get yourself a 6 minute slot! Same format as previous times. Cinder caves up in Baildon moor, near the…
A little “Soundbite” of my Poetry reading at SOUNDBITES on Monday for their Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Poems #Authors #ShamelessSelfpromoWednesday
On Monday 13th May I will be at SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event, sharing 2 or 3 poems, first time back to a regular haunt in nearly a year! Bennett Road, LS6 3HN Leeds, United Kingdom – Live…
This week’s poem, is a prose poem inspired by something I saw at the home of my grandson’s friend when he went to play there after school…. As always, I hope you enjoy! #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Poems #Authors #ShamelessSelfpromoWednesday
Books update following the Harrogate Flower Show last weekend! #writersoftwitter #AuthorLife #BooksWorthReading #WritingCommunity Latest figures show: 172 copies of Show Me the Way to Santiago sold with £946 raised for MNDA 145 copies of A Very Alternative Coast to Coast…