Tag: Poetry

Miners' strike poetry workshop to be held at Working Class Movement Library

Miners’ strike poetry workshop to be held at Working Class Movement Library

Budding writers are being invited to the Working Class Movement Library for a miners’ strike poetry workshop hosted by poet […]

"I feel like we’ve written this together” - Lockdown loss inspires bestselling poetry book for Monton woman

“I feel like we’ve written this together” – Lockdown loss inspires bestselling poetry book for Monton woman

A woman from Monton has written a bestselling poetry book in memory of her late mother who died during lockdown. […]

Scott Thurston reading poetry.

Established author invites Salford to new book reading

An established author is inviting Salford to the reading, performance and discussion of his newest publication at the University of […]

Dr John Cooper Clarke. Image credit: Bryan Ledgard

Salford poet John Cooper Clarke’s ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ reaches 1 billion streams courtesy of Arctic Monkeys

The Bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke’s collaboration with the Arctic Monkeys, using his poem ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ as […]

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King's Arms

Salford graduate launches poetry collection at King’s Arms

Verbose’s first headliner of 2023, Will Stevenson launches his first poem collection called ‘We are Now Approaching’ with themes of time and travel.

Credit: Garry Cook

“It’s always fun when poets and comics get together”: Award-winning poetry and comedy night to raise money for Salford charities

Poets and comedians will join forces at Salford Lads’ Club this Friday in aid of local charities. The prizewinning comedy […]

Salford Arts Theatre

“Right now is the time for women’s poetry” – Salford Arts Theatre hosts women-led poetry evening

Salford’s only independent theatre company is hosting a women’s poetry event to give female poets a voice. Salford Arts Theatre […]

Peel Park

“Spring Ahead” and win a £20 voucher with Peel Park’s poetry competition

Peel Park is holding a poetry competition to boost public involvement with the park this spring. The “Spring Ahead” poetry […]