Articles relating to: poetry
“I’d rather do something and regret it than not try at all.” Argh Kid talks to Northern Soul
Poet, writer, musician and BBC radio presenter are just a few of the roles on David Scott’s CV.
Lockdown Poetry: Julie Hesmondhalgh reads Two Metres Apart by Jo Dearden
Lancashire actress (and Northern Soul favourite) Julie Hesmondhalgh has recorded a poem in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Accrington-based charity, Maundy Relief.
Poetry Review: Couples by Michael Stewart
Originally published by Valley Press on Valentine’s Day in 2013, Couples, by acclaimed poet and novelist Michael Stewart, has been given a 2020 makeover with 12 new poems and a re-working of the original pieces.
Withernsea: a town where people have embraced precariousness as a way of life
Withernsea is a small resort town in Holderness, a region that stretches for 61 kilometres of the East Yorkshire coast.
My New Normal: Operation Provisions and a Life in Lockdown
So, I arrive back from my weekly shop and my wife Angela says: “You’ve done so well. When this COVID-19 business is all over, you should still do the weekly shop.” It’s at this point I wonder if there’s some sort of conspiracy going on.
From shy teacher to international battle rapper, 63-year-old Joy France talks to Northern Soul
What would happen if you were a teacher and went rogue?
Poetry Review: The Anatomical Venus by Helen Ivory
In The Anatomical Venus, Helen Ivory investigates how women have been treated and portrayed throughout history, from witches and parlour maids to the murdered and mutilated on our TV and cinema screens.
Win a signed copy of The Escape Plan by award-winning poet Henry Normal
Win a signed copy of The Escape Plan, the latest collection of poetry by award-winning writer, poet, TV and film producer Henry Normal.
Poetry: Henry Normal writes about Manchester
Henry Normal, co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run, Paul Calf, and producer of Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, among many others, has shared some more of his brilliant poems exclusively with Northern Soul.
Poetry: Henry Normal writes about L.S. Lowry, buses and planes
Henry Normal, co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan’s Run, Paul Calf, and producer of Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, among many others, has written more brilliant poems exclusively for Northern Soul.
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