I'm delighted to share that I will be spending the whole of May 2026 on a writing residency at Gladstone's Library in Hawarden. It will be such a privilege to be able to live and write in such beautiful surroundings, and I feel very fortunate to be able to take a whole month away from … Continue reading Two events at Gladstone’s Library in May
I have a few events coming up over the next few weeks, if anyone is interested in attending a poetry reading or a writing workshop. First of all, I'm reading from The Opposite of Swedish Death Cleaning at the new poetry night hosted by Bethany Callaway at Chater's in Saffron Walden on Wednesday 3rd September. … Continue reading Autumn events
It was lovely to celebrate the publication of 'The Opposite of Swedish Death Cleaning' on Friday 16th May at Downing Place United Reformed Church. There were people there from various different parts of my life: teaching friends, rowing friends, church members, friends I was at school with, members of the U3A contemporary poetry group I've … Continue reading Launch events for ‘The Opposite of Swedish Death Cleaning’
So many new possibilities are opening up at the moment, despite the restrictions. Last night, I was able to 'Zoom' into the live launch of Butcher's Dog Issue 13, which I'd probably never have been able to get to in person as the magazine is based in the north east of England. The event was … Continue reading ‘Butcher’s Dog’ Issue 13 launch
This poetry-writing masterclass with Alison Binney asks participants to think about the voices of women from the past. What are they saying? Why are they saying it? How are they saying it? What are others saying about them? How might their voices speak to our lives today? The poems in Women of our Ilk, Alison’s work … Continue reading Ghost-whispering: A poetry masterclass with Alison Binney at Gladstone’s Library – Saturday 23rd May 2026, 10.30am to 3.00pm