world poetry day – Robin Houghton

19/03/2024

On performing ekphrastic poems, Poetry Book Fair etc

By Robin Houghton19/03/2024Categories: Art, Blog, Events, Inspiration, Performing, ReadingsTags: free verse, hasting stanza, poetry book fair, poetry society, world poetry day1 Comment

I’m not sure I’ve ever really celebrated World Poetry Day, which was apparently adopted by UNESCO in 1999 with the aim of “supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard.” It’s held on March 21st each year, and this year in Eastbourne the indefatigable ‘Mister John’ whoRead more ⟶

22/03/2016

World Poetry Day – Sussex Poets’ showcase

By Robin Houghton22/03/2016Categories: Blog, Events, PerformingTags: antony mair, brighton stanza, downland poets, eastbourne, hastings stanza, john myers, louise taylor, marion tracy, mid sussex stanza, miriam patrick, poetry stanzas, rottingdean writers, world poetry day6 Comments

John Myers (aka Mister John) runs a regular poetry evening here in Eastbourne at the Underground Theatre cafe. I’m giving it a good plug not least of all because next month I’m the guest poet. And I do also want people to support the event, as we’re not awash with poetry events in Eastbourne (YET).Read more ⟶