1
Sep
Virtual Voices featuring Emma Purshouse, Jane Seabourne, and Sheeba Eeswaramoorthy
Emma will be one of the performers taking part in Virtual Voices, which is an online event run by Offa's Press. For the Zoom link please go to https://offaspress.co.uk/events/ If you'd like a 3 minute open mic then email cherrydoylepoet@gmail.com
1
Sep
Wild About Harry
Emma Purshouse will be one of the poets taking part in this event which will celebrate the work of 'arry 'arrison and other Black Country Poets. Poets sharing work include... Heather Wastie, Billy Spakemon, John Homer, Ian Henery Tickets are £2 and are available from Great Bridge Library in Sheepwash Lane or by phoning 0121 […]
1
Sep
Launch of Unsung
Emma will be appearing at City Voices to launch her new collection 'Unsung' (Offa's Press). Also on the bill will be the uber-talented Priyanka Joshi and very wonderful Jane Seabourne. £5 entry fee
1
Sep
Shambala Festival – Phantom Laundry
Emma will be appearing on the Thursday night of the Shambala Festival. For timings see board listing outside Phantom Laundry.
4
Jun
City Voices Wolverhampton
June City Voices features Jill Tromans, David Bingham, Kerry Hadley-Pryce, Kenton Samuels and Emma Purshouse. MC Simon Fletcher £5 on the door
29
May
Black Country Women appearing at Waterstones in Wolverhampton
Join Emma Purshouse, Marion Cockin, Jane Seabourne, Kuli Kohli & Jane Salmons for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of Black Country poetry. All poets will be reading their own work, and exploring their respective relationships with the region. Free event.
26
May
Dudley Book Festival
Emma Purshouse will be appearing at Gornal Library as part of Dudley Book Festival. Emma will be talking about making a living as a writer, sharing poems and extracts from her novel Dogged (which was recently read by the Gornal Library Book Group). Contact Gornal library on 01384 812755 to book your place To find […]
26
May
Fen Speak with Emma Purshouse
Fen Speak is Ely's long-running regular poetry, spoken word and storytelling open mic night where local writers come together to share their work in a friendly environment. Emma Purshouse will be the featured poet for the May event. Free entry.
24
Jan
Swanwick – The Writers’ Summer School
Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger will be evening guest speakers on 10th August 2025 for this residential 'Summer School'. They will also be running a workshop as part of the programme on the 11th August 2025. Now booking for at eclectic week of writing, learning, relaxation & fun with other writers in the beautiful Derbyshire […]
24
Jan
Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger at Words on the Wall, Hexham
Black Country duo Emma Purshouse (former Wolverhampton Laureate and National Poetry Competition 3rd prize winner) and Steve Pottinger (recently featured by Craig Charles on BBC 6 Music). We’ll also have our usual open mic, so please bring something of your own to share if you’d like to. If you want to sign up for the […]
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