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Summer Solstice Poetry Bash

a cornucopia of poets in Ted Hughes’ heartland for an evening of Hughes-inspired poetry, wine and discussion. With poets Sarah Corbett, Michael Crowley, Jodie Hollander, Ed Reiss, Michael Stewart and Charlotte Whetton and a discussion with American poet Jodie Hollander about her residency at The Elmet Trust and new work responding to the Hughesian landscape.

Poetry & Celebration for Sylvia Plath’s Birthday

An evening to mark the birthday of Sylvia Plath, poet and writer with poetry from Ian Humphreys, Sally Baker and Clare Shaw. Sylvia Plath is buried in the adjacent graveyard in Heptonstall and many visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful countryside that inspired many of Sylvia’s works.

Friends of Heptonstall Museum cream, green and heather background and logo, with a photo of poet Atar Hadari advertising his workshop at the Museum on Thursday 18 May at 7pm.

Poetry @ The Museum : Atar Hadari

Atar Hadari will be our guest during May for Poetry at The Museum. Atar’s work references his theological interests and learnings and a very unique poetic perspective.

Imagery of our poets, Jodie Hollander and Sammy Weaver advertising the first poetry reading evening on 29 April at Heptonstall Museum.

Our Poetry Events – Readings & Workshops

Poetry reading evening in the atmospheric surroundings of The Old School Room at Heptonstall Museum. Hosted by Dr Sarah Corbett. Our first evening will be in the wonderful company of Jodie Hollander and Sammy Weaver.