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Forward Prize winning poet
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PBS Events
Online Summer Showcase
Wednesday 15 July | 7-8pm | Youtube | Free for Members & £5 for Non Members
Book now for our online Summer Showcase on 15th July to celebrate the launch of the Summer Bulletin.
We're so excited to share readings from our brilliant PBS Summer Choice Martina Evans, Recommendations Linda Anderson and Kym Deyn, hosted by our wonderful PBS Selector Victoria Kennefick.
The event will be live streamed from 7-8pm GMT on Youtube via private link. Tickets cost £5 for non-members.
Linda Anderson & John Challis at The Lit & Phil
Wednesday 17 June | 7.30-9pm | The Lit & Phil, Newcastle | Free / 'Pay what you wish'
Acclaimed poets Linda Anderson and John Challis launch their new collections, Against Falling (Pavilion) and The Green Parcel (Bloodaxe Books).
Copies of both books will be available to purchase from Poetry Book Society's and Bloodaxe's book stalls on the night.
Tickets are free, donations encouraged. Book tickets through the Lit & Phil's website.
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