Past Events

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

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 569 4930

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

Emma will be appearing on the Thursday night of the Shambala Festival.  For timings see board listing outside Phantom Laundry.

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