Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Nine)
Another leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk this week, shared with my wonderful brother. So good to drag him across from France for a few days and to share a special day together. The weather was mixed and we…
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Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Eight)
Eighth leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk yesterday. Dry and breezy morning, warmer sun in the afternoon. 12miles from Green Lane to Silecroft, via Millom and Haverigg. Coastal levy walk to Millom, then skirted around a landlocked lagoon to…
Verbalise Live and Online with me – Sat 28 September
On Saturday I will be reading at Brewery Arts in Kendal Verbalise Live and Online | Sat 28 September | Doors 7.30pm | Online 7.35pm | Live tickets £7 | Zoom tickets £4.50 – Join us either Live or…
The Wordarium – Open Mic Night 25th September 2024
Can’t wait for tonight – I have a spot reading at the Wordarium in Lancaster – Here’s the incredible line-up for this month’s Wordarium open mic! We’re back for another night of words! Here’s the incredible lineup for this month’s…
LitShark Poetry News
Not a bad week so far, with more to come Heard on Sunday I had 2 poems accepted for publication in Issues 7 and 8 of LitShark magazine and that at least one will appear in their Best of…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Seven)
Got the train back home after a shorter 7th leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk. Train delays, bad weather, disappearing footpaths and the need to be home by 4pm all contributed to today’s walk being just over 7 miles.
Upcoming Radio Interview
Yesterday I was interviewed by BCB Radio, I will post more details when I know when the interview will be broadcast. BCB106.6FM is the Community Radio station for Bradford, broadcasting distinctive radio programmes made by, and for, the people of…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Six)
Got the train back from a brilliant, if tiring, sixth leg of my Cumbria coastal way walk yesterday…. Most of this leg was either on the beach or on paths adjacent to it. Wonderful weather, inspiring views and lots of…
BRADFORD WRITES: Upcoming Event: Saturday, 2 November 2024
BRADFORD WRITES – Saturday, 2 November 2024 12:30 15:00 Bradford Library Centenary SquareBD1 9SG Come and listen to a selection of Published writers. A selection of local published writers will read from their works and their books will be available…
Kirkby Lonsdale poetry festival – Sept 2024
Great afternoon yesterday at the Kirkby Lonsdale poetry festival, listening to poets in the poetry relay and headliners Amelia Loulli and Sharena Lee Satti Magical @KirkbyPoetry #poetrycommunity#poetrylovers
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Five)
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…
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…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Four)
Coming up to the end of August and the 4th leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way completed, in the rain. Now reached Ulverston.
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Three)
Third leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way today, just over 10 miles to Cark, on Yorkshire Day and National Mountain Climbing Day.
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…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Two)
Second leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way yesterday. Have now got to Grange over Sands!
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: Got back at 11.58, having had near encounters with a deer, a stoat and…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part One)
First 13 miles of Cumbria Coastal Way today. Only another 175 to go! Archaeological features, big skies, sea and mountain views.
Poetry on The Moor ’24 #POTM24
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…
SOUNDBITES Monthly Poetry Open Mic – May 13th
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…