Walking through Elmet
Please note The Elmet Trust are the organisers of this event. membership rates do not apply. Meeting at Heptonstall Museum – Join award-winning poet and… Read More »Walking through Elmet
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Poetry Workshop with Jodie Hollander
Join Jodie Hollander to Heptonstall Museum for a further opportunity to enjoy one of her popular poetry workshops. This year Jodie is visiting as part of her poet-in-residence stay at 1 Aspinall Street, the former childhood home of Ted Hughes.
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.
The Road To Heptonstall
Joined by poets and musicians who met on the set of The Gallows Pole and are excited to return to “Barb’s” for a real one-off… Read More »The Road To Heptonstall
Poetry & Flowers – Workshop with Sally Baker
Part of a weekend of celebrating Sylvia Plath’s birthday. Sally Baker leads a practical poetry workshop focusing on the theme of flowers.
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.
The Offcumdens: Light Verse for Dark Nights
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… Read More »The Offcumdens: Light Verse for Dark Nights
Poetry @ The Museum : Mike Crowley & Chris Preddle
Continuing our series of Poetry @ The Museum, we are delighted to welcome back Michael Crowley who will be reading from his collection First Fleet. Joining… Read More »Poetry @ The Museum : Mike Crowley & Chris Preddle
Steve Ely – Ted Hughes’s Heptonstall
Ted Hughes expert Steve Ely celebrates Hughes’s love of Heptonstall in a fascinating talk as part of the Ted Hughes’ birthday events.
Ted Hughes’ Birthday Celebration
Join us for a joint celebration with The Elmet Trust on the occasion of Ted Hughes’ birthday. An evening of sharing favourite poems and