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What I’ve been doing (and While you were Sleeping)

by Robin Houghton on December 23, 2020

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It’s three and a half weeks until my first term essay is due, and I’m starting to relax into it. Which may sound strange, as I know the usual narrative…

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Poems for a Christmas concert

by Robin Houghton on December 16, 2017

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I was recently asked to select some readings to go in between the movements of a choral piece. The piece is Bob Chilcott’s On Christmas Night. In it, Chilcott sets…

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January – ugh! Thank goodness for poetry events…

by Robin Houghton on January 9, 2016

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As the wind howls outside and the next five-day block of rain chunters towards our heads, I’m feeling very grateful for some poetry relief this dark month. Last Thursday we…

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A Bonanza, a Finale and a look ahead to 2016

by Robin Houghton on November 29, 2015

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It’s been a busy week, still catching up, but I wanted to post a recap of things before we’re into the pre-Christmas week when events seem to accelerate. Last Monday I…

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The Reading List, week 7 – Jack Underwood ‘Happiness’

by Robin Houghton on October 4, 2015

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  Only one book to report on in this episode of The Reading List  – there seem to be endless admin jobs involved in moving house, as well as getting out…

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Poetry Book Fair and other shenanigans

by Robin Houghton on September 28, 2015

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Yes, it’s the obligatory ‘look what I bought at the Poetry Book Fair‘ photo – I love looking at other people’s ‘hauls’ to see what I missed. There was so much…

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Poetry titles, aka the naming game

by Robin Houghton on June 12, 2015

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Earlier this week I had two tasks on the go: firstly to whip my pamphlet into shape before sending it off to the Mslexia comp (well, someone has to win…

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Jack Underwood interviewed by Maurice Riordan

by Robin Houghton on October 2, 2014

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I came across this nice podcast on the Poetry Society website and thought I’d share it – Jack Underwood talking to Maurice Riordan about his background, what got him into…

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Bumper latest news

by Robin Houghton on July 2, 2012

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Lots been happening lately. Firstly, my good friend and very talented poet Charlotte Gann was shortlisted for the Michael Marks pamphlet award. Although she was pipped at the post it…

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