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The Offcumdens: Light Verse for Dark Nights
14 September 2023 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Light verse for dark nights.
(Turn left at the graveyard).
Doors 7:10
Seated: 7:25
Poets: 7:30
Finish: 9.30ish
Those familiar with Shaggy Dog Storytellers, the Trades Club, literary and folk festivals along the valley will recognise these performers, who’ve come together as ‘The Offcumdens’ for a very special performance. We welcome you to join us for a great evening, bringing their tales and talent to the Museum.
The line up: one time, almost Scouser, George Murphy is the author of Hippy Valley & Murphy’s Lore and a trader of new Folklore for old.
From the deepest south, H (aka Heather Wilson) is a shopkeeper, hat maker, illustrator as well as hilarious versifier.
From Manchester via Oxbridge, Theresa Sowerby, award winning poet, now residing in darkest Todmorden.
Welcome drink and entry: £8/£5 Members