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Both sides now

by Robin Houghton on February 13, 2017

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A smooth drive to London yesterday for Anne-Marie Fyfe’s newest workshop, on the theme of clouds.  As in ‘I wandered lonely as…’, or ‘from both sides now..’ And yes, Joni…

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Coffee-House Poetry at the Troubadour

by Robin Houghton on November 29, 2016

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Getting to and from London from the south coast is ten times harder than it used to be these days, as the rail company (which has a monopoly) has been running an…

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Seven Questions for Poets #7 – Louise Ordish

by Robin Houghton on September 12, 2016

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A name you’ll have come across often in the poetry magazines is Louise Ordish. She is a talented poet who has had a number of high profile successes, including a shortlisting…

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Seven Questions for Poets #6 – Claire Dyer

by Robin Houghton on September 6, 2016

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Claire Dyer is a fine poet and novelist who I first met at a launch reading for The Interpreter’s House. She seems to be one of those people who quietly produce…

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At the South Downs Poetry Festival

by Robin Houghton on July 25, 2016

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When Tim Dawes came to Lewes just a few months ago to talk about his plans for a South Downs Poetry Festival, I admit I was sceptical about whether it…

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Thank you, Dr Upadhayay

by Robin Houghton on May 27, 2016

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I was one of those lucky people who enjoyed school, and whose English teachers (and I will name them, by way of a belated thank you – Dr Upadhayay and…

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Lynne Hjelmgaard book launch

by Robin Houghton on March 16, 2016

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[…] Outside each propelling constellation but inside that feeling of boat. It demands and bruises, cuts pride, hardens stomachs. […] (‘That Feeling of Boat’) It was such a pleasure to…

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Music and words, what alchemy

by Robin Houghton on February 12, 2016

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I am singing for a funeral next week, in a quartet –  and although these are sad occasions, it is wonderful to be able to sing some beautiful music, and…

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Tips for open mic poetry…

by Robin Houghton on February 5, 2016

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[View the story “What are your top 3 tips for a poetry open mic?” on Storify]

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The Reading List, winding up

by Robin Houghton on January 26, 2016

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First: general ‘how I’m feeling’ stuff, feel free to skip down if you’re short of time Apologies for the silence these last few days. The usual self-employed person’s dilemma of feeling like rubbish and…

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