LOOSE MUSE & ANGEL POETRY

Dear All,

 

I don’t know what it is about December, but by the time it gets to the beginning of the month, things are starting to feel really manic…suddenly there’s too much going on and not enough time to cram it all in!!

 

Thought I should mention that I now have a My Space page, so do check it out and let me know what you think. Also listen to the poetry+music tracks that are installed on my page, and decide whether you want to buy the whole CD album – title ‘Blues Shakin’ My Heels’, and available directly from me (£10.00 + p&p).  My books – “Woman – Selected Poems” and “At Damascus Gate on Good Friday” - are available either from my publisher (Waterways/Flipped Eye), or via Amazon, or also from me – whatever suits you best, depending on where you are.   Ideal Christmas presents, so either treat yourself or someone you love!!

 

Also if you’ve left me a message, please forgive me for not replying. I can only blame the fact that I have to do all my techno stuff while at the day job, as, until I move house again, I won’t be in a position to log on and find out who’s been kind enough to send me a message. Do try again, and e me at my work e address – agnes.meadows@discover.org.uk – and I promise I’ll reply.

 

Anyway, December has got some good things in it, and hopefully you’ll be able to come along and join in.

 

First of all to round off the year on Wednesday 12^th December there’s LOOSE MUSE at the Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London WC2 (closest tube = Covent Garden).  This is London’s only regular event for women writers of all genres, with a warm and wonderful open mike sharing session, plus two featured writers each month.   Featured in December, we have the fabulous    Adrienne Dines, international novelist coming all the way from Walton to share the pros and cons of writing for a teenage market.  And also, the brilliantly perceptive poet Nandita Ghose, whose intelligent word craft challenges everything we have ever thought about identity.  Both these writers are good friends, and it’s a real privilege to have them at Loose Muse to talk and share with us.  The night starts at 8.00 p.m -  £5.00/£3.00 concs.  And there’s also chances for you to come and share and explore work in the open mike readings from the floor.

 

Next we have ANGEL POETRY on Thursday 12^th December, kicking off as usual at 7.00 p.m.  This monthly poetry reading is at Borders Bookshop at the Angel in the N1 Centre Parkfield Street, London N1 – the shopping mall opposite Angel tube station.    In December we have two features both coming from the South Coast especially to be with us - Rosemary Harris – an exceptional poet of insight, sensitivity and a dash of red hot chili pepper for extra flavour. And also one of my favourites, the fabulous Steve Tasane –  an award winning poet that fires up the room with rare dynamism and blistering words. It’s a free event that also includes an open mike …all poets welcome, just sign up on the night or e me at agnes.meadows@discover.org.uk before if you want a floor spot.

 

Finally, on Wednesday 19^th December, I will be performing in collaboration with the gifted Ruth O’Callaghan and Rosemary Norman (under the collective new moniker of PURPLE), and will be performing a brand new piece entitled“What Not to do about the War…” specially put together and exploring the horror, chaos and despair of conflict as well as the unexpected moments of comfort and life’s celebration against all odds.   Specially woven together, “What Not to do about the War…” is guaranteed to touch places other poetry may not reach, by three mature poets whose experience mirrors both life’s micro and macrocosms.   This will be at the Navasartian Centre, 223 Northfields Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 9QU, starting at 7.30 p.m.  – nearest tube = Northfields.   Do come along to this, check this new piece out and let us know what you think of it…constructive criticism is always a good thing.

 

And both Loose Muse and Angel Poetry are growing in popularity, so come along and share the passion and the joy.

 

Love, always

 

Agnes Meadows

Host and fellow poet

 

PS : Again, until I’ve moved back into my old flat, and sorted out AOL once and for all, do contact me at my work e, agnes.meadows@discover.org.uk  

 

 

 

Agnes Meadows

Development Manager

T: 020 8536 5549

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