Tag Archives: Daffodil
James Lasdun & Michael Symmons Roberts: 13th August 2013
It was a real privilege to attend the poetry reading on the evening of Tuesday August 13th, hosted once again from The Daffodil Hotel. During this latest in a series of excellent readings, The Wordsworth Trust were proud to welcome Michael Symmons Roberts and James Lasdun; two thoroughly entertaining contemporary poets, both presenting new, rich […]
Clare Shaw and Jacob Sam-La Rose: 4th June 2013
On Tuesday 4th June we were privileged to welcome poets Jacob Sam-La Rose and Clare Shaw to Grasmere. Jacob Sam-La Rose received a warm and receptive welcome for his first visit to Grasmere. A poet, educator, freelance artistic director, editor, tech geek and community builder, he is well known for his work with youth ‘slam’ […]
Anne Stevenson and M R Peacocke: 7th May 2013
On Tuesday the 7th of May, The Wordsworth Trust had the pleasure of welcoming poets Anne Stevenson and Meg Peacocke for an evening of well written entertainment. Meg Peacocke has lived and worked on a hill farm for 30 years, her daily observations providing her with the inspiration for her poetry. Other interests her work […]
Priscila Uppal and Tishani Doshi: 23rd April 2013
Tuesday 23rd April saw the first event of the summer poetry season in the new location of the bright and modern Daffodil Hotel, where we were lucky enough to be joined by Priscila Uppal and Tishani Doshi who are currently on a tour of the UK. Tishani was born in India to Welsh-Gujarati parents. After […]
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