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Dec

Book Signing in Waterstones Wolverhampton

Date: December 3, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Waterstones, 13-15 Victoria St, Wolverhampton WV1 3NP
Emma will be signing copies of her new poetry collection 'It's Honorary, Bab'.  This book is part diary extracts and part poems that detail Emma's time spent as the first Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton. Also to buy on the day will be Emma's first poetry collection 'Close' and her novel 'Dogged'.  A […]
18
Nov

Book Week Scotland Workshop Event – Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

Date: November 25, 2022
Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 44 High St, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2HP
Join Steve and Emma for a unique writing workshop Writing people and place: making the ordinary, extraordinary. Followed by a light lunch at The Bakehouse. A unique opportunity to work with two experienced workshop leaders who love what they do.  Both award winning poets from the English Black Country, whose respective work often focuses on […]
18
Nov

Book Week Scotland Performance Event at The Gatehouse of Fleet

Date: November 24, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Bakehouse, 44 High St, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2HP
Steve Pottinger and Emma Purshouse perform. Tickets £5  
18
Nov

Country Voices

Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Water Rat, Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, TF8 7BJ.
Join us at the Water Rat for readings from Parveen Brigue, Colin Wells, and Emma Purshouse.  Tickets are £5 on the door.
27
Oct

Keele Readings

Date: November 21, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Senior Common Room, Keele University, ST5 5BG.
Emma will be featuring for Keele Readings.  FREE event.  All welcome. contact arts@keele.ac.uk 01782 734340 https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/events/2022/november/emmapurshouse-keelereadings/eventtitle,361287,en.php
27
Oct

Quiet Compere Online

Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Online event
Emma Purshouse will be co-hosting a Quiet Compere Online Showcase with Sarah L Dixon.  The event features George Bastow, Gracey-Bee, Penny Blackburn, Mark Connors, Linda Goulden, Helen Ivory, Elizabeth McGeown, Jennifer A.McGowan, Jack McLean and Mark Pajak. To book your online place contact... http://thequietcompere.co.uk/contact-and-bookings/
27
Oct

Emma Purshouse at Caffe Grande Slam

Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Albionn, 15 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS
Emma will be doing a feature set at Caffe Grande Slam.  This is a monthly event in a relaxed and friendly environment.  Open mic spots of 3 minutes available.
13
Oct

Ikon Gallery Small Press Fair

Date: October 16, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Ikon Gallery, Oozells Street, Birmingham. B1 2HS
Emma will be at the Ikon in Birmingham taking part in the a small press fair, showcasing a range of publications, zines and other printed materials. Featuring artists, poets and writers from across the West Midlands, the fair includes established creators and those new to the scene. Readings and spoken word performances take place throughout […]
28
Sep

Launch of Flamingo by Kathryn Bevis

Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: The Poetry Pharmacy, 36 High Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BQ
The launch of Kathryn Bevis' debut pamphlet Flamingo at the Poetry Pharmacy, with guest readings by Emma Purshouse and Jeanette Burton Tickets are £3 available here... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-flamingo-by-kathryn-bevis-tickets-427062905647?aff=erelexpmlt
27
Sep

Steve Pottinger and Emma Purshouse at The Old Music Hall, Whitchurch

Date: October 17, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: The Old Music Hall, Dodington SY131 EA
Join Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger for an evening of poetry in Whitchurch. Open mic slots available. Tickets £3