SAVE the MA in Black British Writing at Goldsmiths College! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/jrSvschM via Change.org UK

Running this Arvon residential course on how we connect what's inside us with what's out there in the world.
With co-tutor Shazea Quraishi and Guest Reader Glyn Maxwell - click on link for more info:
arvon.org/writing-course…

“The wilful destruction of Sure Start and the reductions of children’s benefits after 2010 has set back opportunities for millions of children’s futures. That’s why our country desperately needs a new Sure Start.”
theguardian.com/education/2024…

🚨TODAY - shocking sewage data released createsend.com/t/j-B5F837F64F…

There is something terrible hearing Diane Abbott MP being talked ABOUT and not being allowed to talk herself is .. well, horribly predictable and depressing.

This amazing documentary will be reshown on BBC Two tonight. A reminder of the bravery of Alexei Navalny and what he was up against.
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

I've just signed 'EU Citizenship is a Permanent Status' - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/eu-c… ActionStorm

Head to the Word Café at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀 this Thursday for an evening of poetry and music, featuring acclaimed poet (and mega #WordSpace mentor) Greta Stoddart.

Genius from PoliticsJOE swedemason

Tory begging song to their followers
Stay Now starring Hunt, Sunak, Cameron and Cleverly

'For 13 years we've been taking the **ss.
A few more months won't go amiss...'

We call on the Government to open negotiations to re-enter the Erasmus+ programme, and for opposition political parties to pledge their support. Add your name and help us increase the pressure. europeanmovement.co.uk/erasmus-petiti…

I’m judging this year’s Kent and Sussex Open Poetry Competition. My house has many mansions—send me your beauties! 🌸🌸🌸

Join me and Medical Aid for Palestinians in demanding the UK Government takes action to protect Palestinians against atrocities in Gaza. map.org.uk/campaigns/prot…

Sense.

UNICEF continues to call for a ceasefire, the establishment of humanitarian corridors to allow safe access and the safe return of hostages to their families.

If you can, please support the Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal

unicef.uk/Children-Of-Ga… 3/3

We are now approaching £16,000 raised for Medical Aid for Palestinians. We have close to 900 people signed up to attend tomorrow’s event. We have pre-recorded messages of solidarity from some of the most loved poets & writers in the U.K. alongside the names on the bill. shorturl.at/lJKOP

So many fantastic poets reading at this Medical Aid for Palestine fundraiser this Monday (30 October, 7pm) - booking link below

I'm offering three poetry feedback sessions in London on Fri 10 Nov at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden.
Book via The Poetry Society poetrysociety.org.uk/event/in-perso…

‘There are men in small, unkind rooms, lit by a naked bulb. They know fresh hell.’
Loving ⁦Kathryn Gray 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⁩ new book.

✨WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK✨

✨'Moving Poems' with Greta Stoddart
Mon 23 Oct, 7pm

✨'Intuition, Trust & Symbolism' with Anthony Anaxagorou
Tue 24 Oct, 11am

✨'Poetry for the Waning Year' with Jessica Traynor
Wed 25 Oct, 11am

buytickets.at/thepoetrybusin…