Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the hour I was on the show last night, it was good to have a chance to read out ones own poems and chat with Chris (who is lovely). They also let you select music for the hour too so that was a real bonus!
I was also amazed that Padraig Duggan one of the 3 Duggan Brothers from Clannad happened to be in studio - I had asked for the Theme from Harry's Game (Clannad's biggest song) to be played as my first song.
It seems to be the radio station is amenable to having people on from time to time, so it's good forum to promote poetry in the Wirral per se. Also, now that we're getting more together and organised it's something we should bear in mind more.
Thursday, 3 September 2009
About this Blog and Site
Hello all,
I'd just like to take a moment to explain what this blog and website are and why they have come about.
Earlier this year Mr. John Gorman called a meeting following the Oxton Secret Gardens to debrief and to suggest ways in which poetry on the wirral could be promoted. Following that and several other meetings of poets from Wirral, our little 'alliance' of poets was born.
This little website and blog exists quite simply to keep you all informed of any meetings coming up, any poetry related news and events and of course what is being done to promote poetry on Wirral and beyond.
Wirral has a vibrant poetry scene with several groups meeting regularly and dozens of talented poets performing their work. So here is a little bit of information about the groups that will be meeting this month.
1st Thursday
This group meet at Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall on the 1st Thursday of each month. There is an entrance fee of around £4 and the evening starts at 7:30
The Bards of New Brighton
Meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month, the Bards is approaching its second year and attracts many talented and engaging poets and musicians from all across the north west. You can join the Bards at the Magazine Pub, New Brighton on the 14th of September at 8pm.
The Wirral Ode Show
Wirral's longest running poetry evening, the Ode Show is held on the 3rd Thurdsay of each month in the Stork Hotel, Birkenhead. With it's mix of funny, serious, sensual and perplexing poets, the Ode Show is an evening not to be missed. You can join the Ode Show Poets on the 17th of September at 8pm.
Until the next post, take care.
I'd just like to take a moment to explain what this blog and website are and why they have come about.
Earlier this year Mr. John Gorman called a meeting following the Oxton Secret Gardens to debrief and to suggest ways in which poetry on the wirral could be promoted. Following that and several other meetings of poets from Wirral, our little 'alliance' of poets was born.
This little website and blog exists quite simply to keep you all informed of any meetings coming up, any poetry related news and events and of course what is being done to promote poetry on Wirral and beyond.
Wirral has a vibrant poetry scene with several groups meeting regularly and dozens of talented poets performing their work. So here is a little bit of information about the groups that will be meeting this month.
1st Thursday
This group meet at Lingham's Bookshop in Heswall on the 1st Thursday of each month. There is an entrance fee of around £4 and the evening starts at 7:30
The Bards of New Brighton
Meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month, the Bards is approaching its second year and attracts many talented and engaging poets and musicians from all across the north west. You can join the Bards at the Magazine Pub, New Brighton on the 14th of September at 8pm.
The Wirral Ode Show
Wirral's longest running poetry evening, the Ode Show is held on the 3rd Thurdsay of each month in the Stork Hotel, Birkenhead. With it's mix of funny, serious, sensual and perplexing poets, the Ode Show is an evening not to be missed. You can join the Ode Show Poets on the 17th of September at 8pm.
Until the next post, take care.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Welcome
Welcome to the new blog for the Wirral Alliance of Poets. Watch this space as we bring you all the latest news, and information about Poetry on and around Wirral!
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