Articles relating to: poetry
What would Darwin think of Zoom? Henry Normal writes for Northern Soul
It’s a strange sight to see rows of people in their own homes clapping and laughing silently as you perform on Zoom or Facebook. ‘Mute Seals’ is one of the less attractive descriptions of the phenomena I recently heard.
The People’s Republic of Mancunia
What springs to mind when you think of Manchester? Do you walk the city and wish you could put what you’re experiencing into words?
Why bring out a poetry book during a pandemic? Henry Normal writes for Northern Soul
Most commercial endeavours seem to be waiting for lockdown to be eased further before launching anything new.
“It helps you explore what it is to be human.” Becky Swain, Director of the new Manchester Poetry Library, talks to Northern Soul
When you think about a traditional library, what comes to mind? Books from floor to ceiling? Maybe a frosty librarian and a lot of dramatic shushing? Growing up I adored the library, but years spent at university, pouring over textbooks and watching the person sitting next to me sneakily wolf a smelly tuna sandwich, dampened my library-loving spirit. It’s only in recent years that I’ve rekindled the flame.
Poetry Review: Threat by Julia Webb
There’s an awful lot to admire in Threat, a poetry collection by Julia Webb which carefully guides the reader on a roller coaster ride through dysfunctional families, love, loss and domestic violence.
“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.
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