Upcoming readings

Witness has been republished, my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported both myself and my publisher, Red Squirrel Press, by buying a copy. All my books are available postage & packing free by clicking on the ‘Bookshop’ link at the of top of this page.

It’s almost March and, as in years past, my attention turns to StAnza and my annual visit to St Andrews. As usual I’ll be sharing our usual accommodation with Kemal & Caroline Houghton and Edwin & Alan Stockdale. It’s a great opportunity not only to take in the readings, workshops and events that StAnza offers but also to catch up with friends, fellow Red Squirrel poets and my publisher.

I’m sure I speak for all in the dray when I say how pleased we all are that Sheila Wakefield is slowly getting back to good health after a difficult few months.

I’m also delighted to confirm some readings from Witness outside Merseyside/Cheshire. The confirmed details (as far as I have them at the time of writing) are:

Wednesday 7th May 2025

Coquetdale Creatives, Rothbury Jubilee Institute, Bridge Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland. Website: https://coquetdatecreatives.art

Wednesday 14th May 2025

Old Murenger, Ye Olde Murenger House, 53, High Street, Newport. NP20 1GA. Wales

Date TBC (Probably October 2025)

Biggar Little Festival, Biggar, South Lanarkshire. Scotland.