Category Archives: Poetry

South West Poets Storm the Forward Prizes!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Huge congratulations to South West poets Hilary Menos and Julia Copus for their successes last night in the Forward Prize. Hilary wins for Best First Collection – Berg Julia wins for Best Single Poem – ‘An Easy passage’ You can … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Poetry, Prizes & Competitions

National Poetry Day at Bristol Central Library

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Come Write With Me Celebrating National Poetry Day in Bristol Central Library on Thursday 7th October from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Bristol Central Library will host Renga Master Alan Summers, of literature organisation With Words, as he collects short … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, National Poetry Day, News, Poetry

Julia Copus & Greta Stoddart in Exeter.

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Poets Julia Copus and Greta Stoddart will be appearing in Exeter next week as part of the Exeter Poetry Festival. Julia Copus’s publications include The Shuttered Eye (1995) which was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Events, Exeter, Festivals, News, Poetry

Get ready for the Exeter Poetry Slam this weekend!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Get Ready for the Exeter Poetry Festival Grand Slam Sunday 3 October, 7.30, The Bike Shed, £7/£6 concessions Kick starting the Exeter Poetry Festival in spectacular spoken word style – the finest, fieriest and feistiest poetic talent from across the … Continue reading →

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Shearsman Poetry Showcase

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

There will be a showcase of some of the very best of Exeter based Shearsman Books poets at Exeter Poetry Festival, in a showcase event in Exeter Central Library at 2pm on Sunday 10 October. Tickets are available from Exeter … Continue reading →

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Poetry at the Brewhouse

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

An informal evening of poetry and discussion in the friendly atmosphere of a poetry cafe. Thursday 7 October 2010 starting at 8.00 pm and finishing at 10.00 pm. To be held in The Studio at The Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire River Poets, News, Poetry, Somerset

Ruth Padel in Exeter

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear Ruth Padel read and in conversation, with Rachel McCarthy of ExCite Poetry, on Sunday 10 October, as part of Exeter Poetry Festival. Ruth Padel is an award-winning poet, author of seven collections including … Continue reading →

Posted in Exeter, Festivals, News, Poetry

Andy Brown & Alice Oswald on National Poetry Day

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see two of Devon’s very best poets read together. Alice Oswald and Andy Brown will be reading from their work at The Ronald Duncan Reading as part of Exeter Poetry Festival. Tickets are on … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Events, Exeter, News, Poetry

The Fantasy Kid is coming to town!

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

Rupert Loydell’s new collection of poems for children, teenagers and the young-at-heart is published this month. The Fantasy Kid collects together poems test-driven by the author at schools, festivals, libraries and readings around the country. Whether making excuses at school, … Continue reading →

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Bristol Poetry Festival on the way!

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

Tickets are available now for the 2010 Bristol Poetry Festival! This year’s festival runs from 13th-19th September and will include the following poets: Kit Wright; W N Herbert; Ruth Fainlight; Paul Farley; Robyn Bolam; Andy Croft; Paul Summers; David Briggs; … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, Festivals, News, Poetry