Tag Archives: poetry reading

Ely Writers’ Day, Dylan Thomas at the Stained Glass Museum, and the Fenland Poet Laureate Awards

Posted on 04/04/2015 by Elaine Ewart

In last week’s epic blog post, I managed to miss a couple of things out, so I’ll account for them here: On Saturday 21st March, I attended the Writers’ Day at Ely Library, organized by Rosemary Westwell.  I had been … Continue reading →

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Pimm’s and Poetry in Welney, and the green heart of Bury St Edmunds

Posted on 18/06/2014 by Elaine Ewart

On Friday, over twenty guests joined my guest poets, Emma Danes, Leanne Moden and Fenland Poet Laureate Poppy Kleiser for a wonderful evening of poetry and wildlife in the beautiful surroundings of WWT Welney.  It was great to hear the … Continue reading →

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In Grendel’s Footsteps

Posted on 10/06/2014 by Elaine Ewart

On Friday I took part in a fantastic fenland themed creative writing workshop based on the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf – wow, who’d want to miss that?  The workshop was organized by Christine Pike of ADeC and took place in the ever-fascinating venue … Continue reading →

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Pimm’s and Poetry, Friday 13th June!

Posted on 14/05/2014 by Elaine Ewart

Come and join us for another evening of Pimm’s and Poetry! Enjoy four talented poets from the East of England reading their work against the beautiful backdrop of the Ouse Washes. Friday 13 June 2014 6-8pm, WWT Welney Wetland Centre Hundred Foot … Continue reading →

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Over the Moon

Posted on 12/10/2013 by Elaine Ewart

What were you doing for National Poetry Day on Thursday 3rd September?  Whatever you were up to, I hope you had as much fun as I did at a last minute but tremendously enjoyable gig at the old Man on … Continue reading →

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More fenland poetry…

Posted on 18/09/2013 by Elaine Ewart

So, I’m just back from holiday, and it’s time to catch up with some poetry news… August ended sadly and momentously for the poetry world, with the death of Seamus Heaney.  I tried to express my feelings on that day … Continue reading →

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Pimms and Poetry: a literary and mothtastic evening…

Posted on 27/06/2013 by Elaine Ewart

A lovely evening in WWT Welney’s Widgeon cafe on Friday night, with plenty of folk turning out to support our guest poets and be at the launch of the new poetry anthology, Words for Wide Skies.  All the poets had … Continue reading →

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Pimms and Poetry and launch of poetry anthology!

Posted on 15/05/2013 by Elaine Ewart

It’s always the way: when there’s a lot going on, there’s no time to blog about it! I’ve had a fantastic couple of months, but right now I need to tell you about my big event, the Pimms and Poetry … Continue reading →

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On stage with John Hegley!

Posted on 24/03/2013 by Elaine Ewart

A really exciting night last night, sharing a stage with the living legend that is John Hegley, at March Library! I was kindly invited by Arts Development East Cambridgeshire to take part in this event, performing a 30 min set … Continue reading →

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News from the Fenland Poet Laureate Awards 2013!

Posted on 05/03/2013 by Elaine Ewart

Wow. What a night. After haring round Wisbech in the dark, trying to find somewhere to park on the night of the fair, I arrived slightly late and somewhat flustered at Wisbech and Fenland Museum, where the gallery, spruced with … Continue reading →

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