Yep, definitely feminism that did that, not having the sort of judgement that leads you to shag Boris Johnson behind his wife's back.

Free poetry reading tomorrow afternoon at Anthony Burgess Foundation with Dr Carrie Etter, Seren Peter Sansom The Poetry Business Carcanet Press and Anita Pati Pavilion Poetry, music from Arian sadr. Starts 2.30, hope you can make it. Shares appreciated 😀

Fancy some #poetry on a Saturday afternoon? Come to The Autistic Shuffle upstairs at The Devereux, London WC2R 3JJ on Saturday 11 May at 4pm with DrKateFox Hannah Silva professional person *AMPLE Collective Gareth Farmer and yours truly!
More details here: facebook.com/events/s/the-a…

Are there any poets who have written collections on a lived experience of homelessness/poverty? I've been asked by a charity to put forward several poets who'd be interested in taking part in a number of events later this year. DMs are open if people want to get in touch.

This Saturday 27th April at 7pm - reading at The Wheatsheaf pub, just off Tottenham Court Road. Amazing line up of poets: hannahlowepoet Keith Jarrett Eric Yip Phoebe Stuckes, Jo Roach and hosted by Chris Beckett and Isao Miura Carcanet Press

Coast to Coast to Coast launch Sarah Mnatzaganian beautiful limited edition hand-stitched journal Slow Movement & Cello... & reading from Clare Best
May 11th Open Eye Gallery I'm posting a link below& images of Sarah's journals here The Windows Project New Writing North The Poetry Society

11 May is Liverpool launch day! Copies available from Maria Iza B 1vqsg.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK…

Sarah is a fabulous poet and reader of her poems - get along to the launch in Liverpool if you can!

Many thanks to Jennifer Wong for a beautiful and engaging review of 'Hard Drive' Carcanet Press in the Nine Arches blog: ninearchespress.blogspot.com/2024/04/would-…

WERE AT @ppetrysociety #FreeVerse bookfair in that Knightsbridge. Come.and.say hi and see all the lovely #indie poetry presses. 😍 poetrysociety.org.uk/event/free-ver…

Angela Rayner doesn’t have expensive accountants. But she does have 12 - twelve ! - Greater Manchester Police officers on her case. I think we all know what’s going on here. My column. prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/65766…

Calling all aspiring authors and illustrators of colour . . . the FAB Prize 2024 is open for entries!🖊️📷

To enter and find out more: fabprize.org

THIS Sunday! We’d all love to see you there

NHS staff are not failing, they are being failed.

Please RT if you agree.

Come to our online launch of #TheUntameables this Thursday at 7pm! Register for a link, and a chance to ask questions. Can’t wait to chat with the wonderful Nikki Gamble 🌱🧚🏿‍♂️🦄🏰🍄🐴🧜🏻‍♀️🌳💰🧚‍♀️The Emma Press Reena Makwana

We are pleased to announce that the James Berry Poetry Prize 2024 in partnership with Bloodaxe Books is now open! 📚The prize offers £1000, expert mentoring and debut publication for emerging poets of colour. More info here 🏆

ncl.ac.uk/ncla/james-ber…

🌿 Are you a writer passionate about connecting audiences with England's National Landscapes? National Landscapes Association seeks commissioned pieces exploring nature in regions like the Chilterns, Dorset, and more. Apply now for this meaningful opportunity! 📝🍃 national-landscapes.org.uk/news/nature-ca…

Remember when Johnson claimed £265,000 benefit to defend the indefensible, and wasn’t made to pay back anything at all?

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Are you a member of academic teaching staff at a university where arts/culture courses are being cut? Would like to hear from you. Drop me an email summarising what's being cut, impact & a contact number & will try to get back to you. Drop me a line at: [email protected]
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