The Counsel of Trees
The Counsel of Trees is a fantastic poem by Vicky Arthurs. I shared it at Poetry with Friends at The Mission tonight. I’d set tonight’s theme at our last session….
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Souvenir of Tynemouth on sale
Anne Proctor and I’s latest book, Souvenir of Tynemouth is now on sale. Buy it from our stalls at Tynemouth’s weekend market. Here’s a shot of the first print run!…
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Nothing Compares 2 Poetry
Sinead O’Connor, Bjork and Sir David Attenborough popped up in conversation at yesterday’s Poetry with Friends at Whitley Bay Library. We had lively debate encrusted with fantastic poems delivered…
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Happy Birthday Happy Planet!
The theme for tonight’s Poetry with Friends at The Mission was “Numbers”, suggested last time by The Legendary Ken Creen. I had forgotten this but that didn’t matter. Most of…
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A new book is on its way…
I’ve been collaborating with artist and printmaker, Anne Proctor for over two years. We met, inevitably, at Tynemouth Station’s weekend market where we both have stalls, hit it off and…
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A whispering in my hearth
Another great Poetry with Friends session at The Mission last night. No theme but we talked rock and roll, teenage years, Laurel and Hardy, childhoods, crows, Hank Marvin, education, French…
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Happy, Successful Planet!
I’ve been involved with Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC for eight months and thoroughly enjoy our Poetry with Friends sessions in North Shields and Whitley Bay. On Thursday I accompanied…
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Freestyle Conversation
Last night’s Poetry with Friends was exceptional. Every aspect of the session worked. The group has well and truly bonded, aided by existing friendships outside of the fortnightly sessions. I’m…
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Poetry: As We Like It
The theme for today’s Poetry with Friends was “As You Like it” although the rest of the group told me the theme was “Bring your favourite poem.” I’d shoved a…
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Poetry with Friends returns
Poetry with Friends, the poetry appreciation group that isn’t a class but a gathering of like-minded souls returns this Thursday 22nd to Whitley Bay Library. Come and join us. The…