poetry events
TEDx warrington - june 22
I gave a talk at the first ever TEDx Warrington in June 2022. It's around the theme of connection and includes my poem 'Ripples'. Watch the video of my talk. Find out more here.
Photo credit: TEDx Warrington, Andrew Collier Photography
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earth pathways diary & calendar 2023
I have poems in the Earth Pathways calendar and diary 2023. See the Earth Pathways website.
2023
the crying cafe - january
I joined with Manchester poet Dominic Berry to bring 'The Crying Cafe' to Altrincham Garrick Theatre on Wednesday 11th January. It was a special gathering, inspired by his wonderful poem of the same name. Find out more here.
bask & bbc radio manchester interview - january
After a poetry set at Bask in Stockport, hosted by David Scott (aka Argh Kid), David interviewed me for Upload on BBC Radio Manchester.
my poet's boots - february
I shared 'My Poet's Boots' at Gullivers NQ in Manchester to celebrate the launch of Dominic Berry's new book, 'Yes Life'.
word central - february
Joined the community at Word Central at Manchester's Central Library for my first three-minute slot.
all fm interviews - march
Interviewed on 5th March by Ruth O'Reilly from ALL FM where the poem 'The Song of Ryebank Fields' had its premiere. Hear part of the audio on my special page for the poem and the whole hour on Spotify. Also interviewed by Sile Martin on Thursday 16th March, sharing poems about nature and the land, including 'The Song of Ryebank Fields'.
ryebank fields - march
Stood in the circle by the Aspen Grove and honoured the land with 'The Song of Ryebank Fields'. Thanks to everyone who came to join me.
word central - march
Shared words from 'The Song of Ryebank Fields' at March's Word Central at Manchester's Central Library.
2022
space to emerge - beltane
In late April, I joined a retreat in the woods for Beltane with The Way of the Buzzard. Saturday night was open mic and I shared several of my poems, including 'Be a human tree' (pictured). On the Sunday night, I shared 'Find your tribe' with everyone gathered around the fire in the growing dark. (Photo credit: Peter Yanowski)
not another co-production festival - june
I manned a poetry board at 'Not Another Co-production Festival' at the Science & Industry Museum, Manchester, creating poems from the collected words and sharing my poem 'Ripples' on stage.
we are all trees - july
I shared several of my poems, including 'Be a human tree' at the opening of 'We Are All Trees', a micro-festival in Fell Foot Woods in the Lake District.
rhyming words #3 - august
I was a bit of an interloper on the photo from last Rhyming Words #3 at The Globe in Glossop. I was blown away by the poetry - and the poets - and honoured to share the stage with them as an Open Mic performer.
words of hope poetry event
/ suicide prevention day is everyday - october
I took part in a poetry event at Stretford Public Hall for Shining A Light On Suicide, sharing 'ripples' and 'bring it back to the days'. I was also invited to share 'ripples' at a virtual event for Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention.
rhyming words #4 - october
On the Open Mic again at The Globe in Glossop, performing poems from 'Days of grace'.
poetry for the soul - november
Poetry For The Soul was a Twitter-share of poems to comfort, encourage and uplift - with poets Hannah Green and Dr Kate Jenkinson. Find out more here.
rhyming words #5 - december
I did my first ever poetry set at The Globe Pub in Glossop on Friday 16th December, alongside amazing poets, including Tony Walsh. (Photo credit: Max Stone)
2021
wythenshawe good neighbours my resilience matters - august
During the pandemic, Wythenshawe Good Neighbours produced a 'My Resilience Matters' pack with older people in the area. Snippets from my 'pandemic a-z' and 'we're all new to this' appear in it. Here I am at Wythenshawe AFC for the launch, where I shared some of my poems.
poetry & story share - october
I hosted a 'Poetry & Story Share' as part of Northenden's first ever arts festival on Thursday 28th October. As part of this, I shared some of the brand new poems from my second book of poetry.
poetry soul train - new year's eve
Poetry Soul Train was a 24hr Twitterfest starting at 8pm on New Year's Eve 2021.The idea was to send words around the world celebrating being human. Supported by the Camerados, I came up with the idea as part of the 'Xmas Can Be Crap' activities. Find out more here.
2020
'we're all new to this' poetry trail - september
In September 20, I put my pandemic poems around Northenden, creating a poetry trail for the 'Up Your Street' event.
