Notions of Hiraeth

Notions of Hiraeth

You are cordially invited to an evening ofpoetry and writing related to the Welsh word Hiraethat The Seagull on Wednesday 12 April6pm to 7.30pm. Simone will be reading her poem specially commissioned for the event; ‘For him there was no longing’

A Photo for Grandpa

He’d snapped them all – his choice of verb, not mineQueen Mum, Princesses Margaret…and Anne, starsof chart and catwalk, the rich, the famousand the bad. Now here he was, winding down,in a modest studio close to us. The natural choice for our task.A happy...
Brickbats and bouquets

Brickbats and bouquets

The life of a would-be writer is full of ups and downs. More downs than ups, to be honest; more disappointments than successes. But I am restored, re-affirmed and renewed by every positive response. A couple of days ago, a very good friend from over the bridge shared...