Guest Readers and Programme
poetry readings start at 8.00 for 8.30 p.m.
2019 Guest Reader October 14th.
Jacob Polley
Jacob Polley won the 2016 T.S. Eliot Prize for poetry for his fourth book of poems, Jackself, which was described by the judges as ‘a firework of a book; inventive, exciting and outstanding in its imaginative range and depth of feeling.’ A poet of the uncanny and the startlingly lyrical, Jacob’s work explores his rural upbringing, the forces of tradition and history, and the power of speech as it approaches song. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University and lives with his family on the north east coast
Monday 16th. September
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Monday 23rd. September
Poetry Workshop.
Bring at least six copies of a poem that you are working on or editing or something that you wish to improve and receive generous and constructive criticism. Followed by a read around.
Monday 30th. September
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Monday 7th. October
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Monday 14th. October
Guest reader, Jacob Polley, followed by a read around
Monday 21st. October
Read Around
Bring poems to read and share good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
