The
June Settle Sessions evening at The Folly feature two published poets
with close connections to the Settle and Craven area.
Please note this will be on Friday 6th June, and not 13th June as publicised in some places - apologies for confusion.
Eliza
Dear
has
lived in Settle for eight years now. Having previously lived in
Ireland for 30 years where in the 90s she started to write poetry.She
had her first poetry book published last year by a publisher in
Belfast which brings together her Irish and English connections. She
has had many poems published in magazines mostly in Ireland and
she won the Lace competition and a short story competition.
She lives in Settle
and will be reading from her recently published collection.
Jane
Routh is a photographer and writer who looks after a flock of geese,
an Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland, some new woods and a few fields in
North Lancashire. An
award winning poet, Jane lives in the Forest of Bowland near
Lowgill. She'll be reading extracts from her newly published book of
prose, about a small area of land and its wildlife, work and weathers
over four decades, with a month by month celebration of seasonal
shifts at its heart. "Graced
with a poet's command of language and the ability to weave
particulars into memorable passages."
(August Kleinzahler)
In
the open mic "Read Two" slot, a group of writers from
Bentham will be presenting a variety of styles, lead by Settle based
John Raubenheimer.
"The
Sessions seem to have become quite an anticipated event"
explained Jean Stevens, reviewing the last evening in April. "The
Folly provided an atmospheric and intimate space in which to hear
poems, all of which were accessible, enjoyable and thought
provoking".
The
next event will be on Friday 6th June at 7.30pm at The Folly.
Tickets, which are limited due to space, are £6 (£5.50 members)
available from Cave and Cragg and The Folly. For more information
ring 01729 823305 or email info@settlesessions.co.uk
