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EVENTS
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28 August 2008 Fineshade Wood, near
Stamford |
Day event featuring John Clare’s poetry in
Fineshade Wood, 28 August. Finding
Words for the Forest takes place
on Saturday 28 August in Fineshade Wood (off the A43 south of Duddington,
near Stamford) between 11 am and 4 pm.
Led by poet and ex-forest worker, Patrick Bond, this unique day
workshop consists of short walks and readings of John Clare’s poetry in the
forest, together with opportunities to write, to reflect, to examine Clare’s
technique, and to share thoughts and/or writings. Following the success of last year’s events, Patrick is putting
on four events at Fineshade this year, to celebrate the seasons. See other dates below. Contact Patrick on 07932 141918 for
further information, cost and bookings.
Or check his page on Facebook. |
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7 September 2008 Radio 4 |
4.30 pm on Radio 4 – broadcast on Clare,
entitled The Lament of Swordy Well. |
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1 November 2008 Fineshade Wood, near
Stamford |
Day event featuring John Clare’s poetry in
Fineshade Wood, 1 November. Finding
Words for the Forest takes place
on Saturday 1 November in Fineshade Wood (off the A43 south of Duddington,
near Stamford) between 11 am and 4 pm.
Led by poet and ex-forest worker, Patrick Bond, this unique day
workshop consists of short walks and readings of John Clare’s poetry in the
forest, together with opportunities to write, to reflect, to examine Clare’s
technique, and to share thoughts and/or writings. Following the success of last year’s events, Patrick is putting
on four events at Fineshade this year, to celebrate the seasons. Contact Patrick on 07932 141918 for
further information, cost and bookings.
Or check his page on Facebook. |
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9 November 2008 Islington, London |
Off The Page is offering a unique opportunity to see the double
bill of John Clare: Reflections
from the Madhouse and Dear Johnny ... ever yours, Emma: Letters from the Fireside, on Sunday 9
November 2008 at the Rosemary Branch Theatre in Islington, London, as part of
their festival Branching Out.
. The second part with is
doubled with Reflections is a woman’s view of the poet drawn from the
correspondence she had with John Clare between 1820 and 1838. Full details from www.offtp.co.uk nearer the time. |
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If you know of any Clare related events taking place, do let Linda Curry know so that they can be included on this page.