Two New Poems

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Here are two (of four) new poems that will appear in EYE SOCKET JOURNAL early in 2013. Walking to Mass Granny’s aching worry, I was clueless. She’s hobbling, a halting beach ball on the sea. Following her to Communion, my … Continue reading →

Tom Kelly Reading

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Monday 19th November Jesmond Library @ 6.30 The reading is part of the Newcastle Winter Book Festival Click to access nwbf_programme_2012.pdf Jesmond Library http://www.qype.co.uk/place/317520-Jesmond-Library-Jesmond I’ll be reading from THE TIME OFFICE: New and Selected Poems http://www.redsquirrelpress.com/index.php?timeoffice

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War on South Tyneside-Film

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The film will be shown at South Shields Central Library @ 2.00 and 7.00 pm Wednesday November 14th. http://www.southtyneside.info/applications/2/whatson/event-detail.aspx?year=2012&month=11&day=14&tags=000381&id=2783&inst=66217

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Limerance.

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Talking Pen invites you to the launch of Sheila Wakefield’s debut pamphlet, Limerance. 8.00pm Wednesday 14th November 2012 The Bridge Hotel Castle Garth Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE Special appearance by Jenni Pascoe Free admission, all welcome For more information … Continue reading →

‘War on South Tyneside’ film

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‘War on South Tyneside’ film at the Customs House on Friday October 12. An extra show has been added at 11.15 am in addition to the 2.00 pm showing. Ring the Customs House Box Office 0191-4541234 Tickets £1.50 or £4.00 … Continue reading →

Radikal Words

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Wednesday October 24th 7.30pm Northern Stage Haymarket Newcastle Tickets £7.50 from the Box Office featuring Zena Edwards and David Johnson Radikal Words with the support of Apples and Snakes brings you another fabulous night of the best of the UK’s … Continue reading →

‘A third of kids live in poverty’

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There’s no magic bullet to lose poverty. We nod our heads. Facts and figures never tell the story. His shoes have holes, her dress fashionable years ago. They look what they are: dead poor. See their want, feet blister in … Continue reading →