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“Bring Me Sunshine” Selected for the Morecambe Poetry Festival 2026 Anthology

Some places seem naturally to invite poetry, and Morecambe is certainly one of them. My connection with the Morecambe Poetry Festival began last year, when a local Poetry Slam win gave me the opportunity to perform a 15-minute Best of…

Peter Kay
September 11, 2026

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An Evening With me, at Verbalise, Brewery Arts, Kendal

On Saturday 10th October, I’ll be returning to Kendal as the featured author at Verbalise, Brewery Arts’ long-running spoken-word evening. Verbalise brings established writers and emerging voices together on the same stage. Poets, storytellers, novelists, comedians and songwriters are all…

Peter Kay
September 11, 2026

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Join Me at the Promoting Yorkshire Authors (Books and Boots) Fair in Richmond

At the end of September, I’ll be joining fellow Yorkshire writers for a full day of books, conversation and creativity at the Promoting Yorkshire Authors Fair. The fair takes place on Sunday 27th September 2026, from 10am until 4pm, at…

Peter Kay
September 11, 2026

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Join Me This Saturday at The Kendal Book Festival 2026!

I’m delighted to remind you that I’ll be at The Kendal Book Festival 2026 this Saturday, 12th September, at Kendal Parish Hall from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Organised by the Cumbria Writers Collective (members of the Society of Authors), this is…

Peter Kay
September 10, 2026

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Slow Down Sunday: Join Us on the First Sunday of Every Month at Holden Clough Nurseries…

Hi everyone, What a joy the first Digital Detox Day at Holden Clough Nurseries turned out to be! On that sunny July Saturday we met so many people with a genuine interest in our books, our stories and writing in…

Peter Kay
July 30, 2026

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Digital Detox Day at Holden Clough Nurseries: Saturday 4th July 2026

In a world where we’re constantly plugged in, notified, and scrolling, the chance to properly switch off feels like a real gift. That’s exactly what Digital Detox Day at Holden Clough Nurseries is offering on Saturday 4th July 2026; a…

Peter Kay
June 29, 2026

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Join Me For another Poetry Night, as I Co-Host at The Bath Tap, 16th July!

Following successful events, as Co-host on the 21st May, and 18th of June with Bryan Griffin. I will be be back Co-hosting and performing at the upcoming Poetry Night at The Bath Tap in Morecambe, on the 16th July 2026.…

Peter Kay
June 21, 2026

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New Solo Show: Families – We All Have an Uncle Ted at the Bay Fringe 2026 (26th & 30th JULY)

Hi everyone, I’m very happy to share details of my new one-man storytelling show, Families – We All Have an Uncle Ted, which is premiering this summer as part of the Bay Fringe Festival It’s a warm, humorous, and occasionally…

Peter Kay
June 20, 2026

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Looking Forward to the Poetry at the Parsonage 10th Anniversary Festival! (11th & 12th JULY)

I’m overjoyed to be in Haworth this July for one of the highlights of the Yorkshire poetry calendar. Poetry at the Parsonage 10th Anniversary Festival is back! Ten years after Mark Connors curated the very first event with the Brontë…

Peter Kay
June 19, 2026

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Thrilled to Perform in The Flight of the Heron at The Heron Theatre! (27th & 28th June 2026)

I’m delighted to share that I’ll be appearing in two special performances as part of the Heron Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Weekend in Beetham, Cumbria. The Flight of the Heron is a wonderful celebration of the theatre’s rich history; part storytelling,…

Peter Kay
June 19, 2026

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A Busy Summer Ahead

Over the next six weeks I will be appearing in an evening and matinee performance of The Flight of The Heron at The Heron Theatre Beetham on the 27th and 28th June.. My show: Families: we all have an Uncle…

Peter Kay
June 19, 2026

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Grasmere Indie Book Fair 6th June 2026!

Hi everyone, The Grasmere, Cumbrian Book Fair is just weeks away, and I’ll be there with a full selection of my books; travel/walking adventures like A Very Alternative Coast to Coast and Show Me The Way to Santiago, my children’s…

Peter Kay
May 24, 2026

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Excited to be at Hutton Roof Country Fair this Saturday!

Come and say hello at my stall in the Craft Fair; part of Hutton Roof Country Fair on Saturday 23rd May, 12 noon till 4pm. I’ll have a selection of my books available to browse and buy, including: Travel/walking adventures,…

Peter Kay
May 19, 2026

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Join Me For another Poetry Night, as I Co-Host at The Bath Tap!

I am delighted to share, that I’ll be Co-hosting and performing at the upcoming Poetry Night at The Bath Tap in Morecambe. This monthly gathering is a haven for poets and poetry aficionados alike, where we come together to share…

Peter Kay
May 19, 2026

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NOW AVAILABLE: “Congo To Global: The Key To Success In The Rap Game – MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY” by RDC SOLDIER (With Peter Kay)Unboxing the books – it’s finally here!

The King of Lingala hip hop has dropped his story…. “The King of Lingala hip hop, RDC Soldier, the best Congolese rapper ever.” Awilo Longomba Congo To Global is the raw, unflinching autobiography of one of the most respected voices…

Peter Kay
April 25, 2026

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Join Me at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2026!

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be appearing at the prestigious Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2026 as part of Promoting Yorkshire Authors (PYA). This is a fantastic opportunity to meet you, share my latest works, and celebrate the rich…

Peter Kay
April 16, 2026

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Join Me For another Poetry Night at The Bath Tap!

Hello, word lovers and fellow poetry enthusiasts! I am delighted to share, that I’ll be performing at the upcoming Poetry Night at The Bath Tap in Morecambe. This monthly gathering is a haven for poets and poetry aficionados alike, where…

Peter Kay
April 14, 2026

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Join Me for Another Night of Poetry at The Wordarium in Lancaster!

Great to be reading for the first time this year at the Wordarium, in some very good company, too. Spring into action! Another brilliant array of open-mic performers for the April event The evening is on Wednesday 15th April at…

Peter Kay
April 7, 2026

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New PYA Children’s Anthology Launched: I Want a Crocodile and Make it Snappy!

An exciting collaboration from Promoting Yorkshire Authors This is what happens when you put thirteen children’s writers together from Promoting Yorkshire Authors! We’ve created a brand-new anthology packed with fun, imaginative stories perfect for young readers. I Want a Crocodile…

Peter Kay
April 3, 2026

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Rights of Nature Gala Reading – A Terrific Success!

I’m delighted to share this wonderful group photo of all the poets who read at the Rights of Nature gala What a wonderful night! Taken together with Poet in Residence Karen McCarthy Woolf at the end of the event on…

Peter Kay
March 27, 2026