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 countryside.
Five nights accommodation – all tuition included, all evening entertainment included, all meals included
£750 (early bird) £750 (full price)
Interest free payment plans available, early bird available until 31st January, and discount scheme for 18-30 year olds.
For more information go to www.swanwickwritersschool.org.uk
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 out more about what’s on as part of the festival then go here:
https://www.better.org.uk/library/dudley/dudley-library/whats-on/dudley-writers-festival
June City Voices features Jill Tromans, David Bingham, Kerry Hadley-Pryce, Kenton Samuels and Emma Purshouse.
MC Simon Fletcher
£5 on the door
Emma will talk about being the first Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton. She will be explaining to the members of ‘Wolverhampton Friendship Centre 050’ what the work of the Poet Laureate entails and sharing examples of the creative work that she completed during her tenure.
This will include poetry about local people and places, focusing on such things as Queen Victoria’s visit to Wolverhampton, Catherine Eddowes’ links to the City, Red Emma and the ruminations of ‘The Man on the ‘Oss’.
Non-members are welcome to attend. If you would like to book a place then contact Petra Wielgosz, 07955631926
Members fee £4
Non-members £7
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