Sunday September 4th
Upstairs at The Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham
Guest poet: Angela Topping
Angela Topping is a full time freelance poet who writes for both children and adults. She is the author of four full collections and four chapbooks, the most recent of which is a book to accompany an collaborative exhibition currently in The Brindley, Runcorn, with a textile artist. Angela has co-authored three books on poetry for OUP, edited two books and written three critical books for Greenwich Exchange Press, the most recent of which is on poet John Clare. Angela has performed her poetry in a wide range of venues, including festivals, libraries, art galleries and schools, and is a seasoned workshop leader. She is based in Cheshire.
We will also be welcoming some of the prize-winners from our first poetry competition to read their poems on open mic