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Last Friday, I was part of a very special evening of poetry! It was such a magical and emotive evening not just because of the extremely high quality of poetry, but also because of the warmth and love in the (virtual) space. The Magdalena Young Poet’s prize is a new competition for UK young poetsContinue reading “The Magdalena Young Poets’ Prize”

Though the double vision of a screen share, I watched a video woman walking around Stirley Community Farm, lovingly describing the work she does there in her (amazingly named) role as Inspiring People’s Officer. The only thing we both had in common at that moment was the weather, except I had my windows shut, where asContinue reading “Where is the wild? A nature writing project with Land Lines”

I am so excited to announce that my poem After Birth has been published in Young Identity’s newest poetry book: Ecosystems of Fury. It’s always been my dream to be a published writer; to be able to hold a book with my name on it in my hands! If feel so lucky to be publishedContinue reading “My first time being published- Ecosystems of Fury, a Young Identity Anthology”

One Tuesday evening a few weeks ago, I was making origami cranes with a group of young women, and then the following Thursday I was singing and doing chair exercises with a group of people with dementia… both of these took place through an internet screen yet it is the most sense of community I’veContinue reading “The joy of volunteering during lockdown: Girlguiding and Age Uk”

As someone with dyslexia, I often find that people have a lack of understanding about the learning difference and their perspective on our struggles is limited. My Dad also has dyslexia and through years of stories (my dad being a master storyteller) I have learnt about how his experiences with dyslexia has greatly impacted hisContinue reading “Dyslexia: a visual story”