The next Free as a Bard event is on Sunday November 14 at The Trojan Rooms, 26, South Parade Whitley Bay NE26 2R6, starts 8pm, costs £3.00 on the door. Free fresh fruit!

POETS

Jake Campbell – From South Shields, is currently completing his postgraduate dissertation: a long narrative poem detailing his love-hate relationship with Tyne and Wear.

Diane Cockburn – Born in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland. She writes and performs with Vanewomen.

Marilyn Longstaff – A Darlington-based poet and member of Vanewomen. Marilyn’s new book, Raiment, is about the ways in which we clothe our bodies and our spirits.

Alistair Robinson – Poet, musician and University lecturer. A winner of New Writing North’s Northern Promise Award.

MUSIC

Rob Tomlinson – Has fronted bands playing covers, blues and classic pop but is at his best performing his own original material.

Andy and Lydia – Have been performing together for just over a year. They perform anything from the Ink Spots to Radiohead to Destiny’s Child.