Upcoming Events

Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger at Words on the Wall, Hexham

Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The Coach and Horses, 32 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PQ
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 open mic, ask host Joe Williams for a slot when you arrive. Open mic slots have a strict time limit of 4 minutes, which includes any introductions.
Entry is on a pay-as-you-feel basis.  All donations go to the guest poets, who will also have books for sale. The pub is open all day.
NOTE: The kitchen at the venue is currently closed – food will not be available (except bar snacks).

Swanwick – The Writers’ Summer School

Start date: August 9, 2025
End date: August 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Swanwick, Derbyshire

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

 

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