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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

February may seem a long way off, but tickets are selling fast for our next festival - and with most events sold out last year, we wouldn't hang about! Explore the line-up and book your tickets today: stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Poster advertising Stage4Beverley Winter Festival 2027, which is our 10th anniversary year. For more info & tickets, head to Stage4Beverley.com

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you can't wait until our next festival, fear not! The one and only Martin Simpson will be kicking things off with a very special Appetiser event at St Nicholas Church in Beverley on 14th October. Find out more - stage4beverley.com/whats-on/s4b...

Martin Simpson playing an acoustic guitar.

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

‘Poems On Location’ from Gladstone’s Library. What better poem to read than ‘New Eyes Each Year’ youtu.be/tqjOrElA8hQ?...

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New Eyes Each Year

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From our YouTube series, Poems On Location, Chris Sewart reads Larkin’s poem ‘Party Politics’ from St Deiniol’s Church in North Wales youtu.be/lBWlE8DFvdo?...

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Party Politics

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

‘Walking With Words, a poetic stroll through Beverley’. Part of the East Yorkshire Walking Festival. Larkin got more than a mention of course, thanks to @philippullen.bsky.social and @chriswriting.bsky.social

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I can't make the Sheffield event but I'm looking forward to the launch in Hull on the 18th September.... Tony's first memoir, Boy About Town, was a great read. unionmashup.co.uk/events/pow-t...

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POW, Tony Fletcher Book Launch – Union Mash Up

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Di Slaney @dislaney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tomorrow Sunday 13th September at 6 pm (UK time), 1:00 pm (US-EST), 12:00 pm (US-CST) I’ll be talking to Emily and Trey on The Modern Romantic Podcast about my new poetry collection Hard Graft. The podcast is live on both Facebook and YouTube if you’d like to listen in. www.youtube.com/@themodrom

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Despite my bumbling through this the main thing to remember is the excellent High Wolds Poetry Festival is arriving soon!

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Hull Libraries @hulllibraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hello Library Lover! “I remain totally convinced if we can do one simple thing to help kids and adults learn more, it is to inspire them to read.” / Dolly Parton September is here, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...

There's still time to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge! Just pop into your local library before Saturday 19 September and pick up a special Read to the Beat collector's pack. Read or listen to 6 awesome books, and bag some amazing prizes along the way!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Looking forward to weaving some words on the 26th September and a cheeky mention of Mr Larkin in this @plsoc.bsky.social

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is well worth watching...and the end? All I'm saying is two-tone...

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our next event is our members Zoom Book Club- this time we are discussing LUCKY JIM by Kingsley Amis. Please come along- the Zoom link is in our recent members emails, and we will send out again before the day.

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James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Coming back from a two day break to say that this is a lovely piece of writing.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Umpteen poets, journals and publishers seem to have dipped a toe in Bluesky, mistakenly thinking it was a replacement for X. Having failed to understand it, they've then abandoned their accounts. Leaving all their potential readers behind.

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

As we consider the beauty and mystery of the solar eclipse today, do read Philip Larkin's poem SOLAR. Some would argue this is the closest Larkin ever came to writing a prayer.

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Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Ten Poems about Sewing Edited by Jackie Wills www.candlestickpress.co.uk/pamphlet/ten... Poems by Jane Austen, Eavan Boland, Lucille Clifton, Fred D’Aguiar, Rita Dove, Robert Hamberger, Robert Seatter, Edna St Vincent Millay, Susan Utting and Jackie Wills. Cover by Jessica Caldwell.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Remembering poet Philip Larkin, born on this day 1922. Here he is on St Hilda's Street, Hull, by Observer photographer Jane Bown.

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Only one week to go until our submissions deadline on Saturday 15th August! Email highwoldspoetry@gmail.com with your finished poems and any questions you have. Check out our profile for more information and inspiration for your writing!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Looking forward to visiting the museum, in such a lovely building. The Guardian manages to drag up the tired 'Out on a limb' observation about Hull. And, of course, shoehorns Larkin @plsoc.bsky.social into the article...

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Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The light behind the world - poems that shine with beauty and joy WILD DEVOTION: TEN NATURE POEMS By Kathryn Bevis www.candlestickpress.co.uk/pamphlet/wil... Cover illustration by Sam Cannon. Donation to Jane Scarth House.

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Two weeks to go until our submission deadline! Send your poems to highwoldspoetry@gmail.com by Saturday 15th August for a chance of being included in the book. Happy writing!

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I'm the Guest Poetry Editor for the October issue of The Madrid Review. Subs are now open and I look forward to reading your poems...! themadridreview.substack.com/p/submission...

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Submissions for the October edition are open!

Please spread the message far and wide and we'd love to read your work from wherever you are in the world!

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This year we’ve picked the theme ‘Weaving Words, Harnessing History’ for the poetry festival. While we’re excited to hear anything you’d like to submit, here’s a bit about the theme in case you’re curious! Stay tuned for more info #poetry #poetryfestival #yorkshire #bayeuxtapestry #stamfordbridge

‘Weaving Words, Harnessing History’:
This year we’ve chosen the theme ‘Weaving Words, Harnessing History’, taking inspiration from the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in the UK this year, and its association with Stamford Bridge in East Yorkshire. We’d love to hear your reflections on this theme, but we welcome you to write about anything that inspires you. The more poetry the better!

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We thought we’d post a little explainer for people who haven’t heard of the festival before. If you’d like read your poetry or have it published in our anthology, or just come along to listen, have a look at our profile :) #poetry #poetryfestival #yorkshire #spokenwordpoetry

What is the High Wolds Poetry Festival?

The High Wolds Poetry Festival is an annual poetry event which aims to encourage everyone to get involved with poetry whether you’re a dedicated poet or have never written a poem in your life. The festival is about making poetry available to everyone: we’re accessible, we’re local, and we’re proud of our rural roots.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Looking forward to this event in Hull in September, and hearing Tony Fletcher talking about 'POW!' the follow up to his excellent 'Boy About Town'. unionmashup.co.uk/events/pow-t...

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POW, Tony Fletcher Book Launch – Union Mash Up

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The High Wolds Poetry Festival is taking place from 10 - 5pm on 26th September in Bishop Burton Village Hall! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a seasoned poet or you’ve never written before! Send your poems to highwoldspoetry@gmail.com

High Wolds Poetry Festival poster: Saturday 26th September, 10 - 5pm, Bishop Burton Village Hall, free to enter and attend.
Send your poems and to book a reading slot email highwoldspoetry@gmail.com or call Sarah Mills on 07716839450.
Book entries close Saturday, August 15th.
Theme: “Weaving Words, Harnessing History”

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James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Larkin’s ‘Love Again’ starring Lupita Nyong'o as Maeve Brennan; Timothée Chalamet as old Phil in a bald wig. Ryan Coogler dragged up as Betty Mackereth with a morning roll on his head.

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Jeremy Noel-Tod @jntod.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I wrote about how the young Andy Burnham's admiration for Philip Larkin was all part of his grand plan to rule the UK

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"Little Englandism of the Left"

How Andy Burnham's bid for power started with Philip Larkin

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Maggie O'Farrell might now be best known as an acclaimed novelist. However, back in the 1990s, she started off as a poet. And she was terrific...

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Gavin Hogg @wholehogg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#sheffield Legendary zine editor and author Tony Fletcher will be chatting with me in Kelham Island in a few months. POW! When UK Punk Went Pop, 1980-84 - a memoir by Tony Fletcher Date: Sep 17 • 19:00 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-when-u...

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Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana @corrintachibana.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Utterly delighted and grateful to be on this list.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Keith Douglas wrote this gorgeous poem 86 summers ago (in the midst of the Second World War). It still resonates hugely today...

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Well, I am thinking this may be my last
summer, but cannot lose even a part
of pleasure in the old-fashioned art
of idleness. I cannot stand aghast

at whatever doom hovers in the background
while grass and buildings and the somnolent river
who know they are allowed to last for ever
exchange between them the whole subdued sound

of this hot time. What sudden fearful fate
can deter my shade wandering next year
from a return? Whistle, and I will hear
and come another evening when this boat

travels with you alone towards Iffley:
as you lie looking up for thunder again,
this cool touch does not betoken rain;
it is my spirit that kisses your mouth lightly.

Keith Douglas

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James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Pleased to see that Philip Larkin’s Collected Poems made his top five. ‘So youth and age Like ink and page In this house join, Minting new coin.’ www.vogue.com/article/kyle...

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Kyle Carrero Lopez on the Five Poetry Books That Inspired His Debut Collection

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High Wolds Poetry Festival @highwoldspoetry.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Book submissions 2026: only one month to go! The theme for the festival this year is 'Weaving Words, Harnessing History' - feel free to take inspiration from this or go your own way! Please submit your poems to highwoldspoetry@gmail.com by Saturday 15th August. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Rosie Millard wants us to 'Get a Hobby' and mulls over some quotes from Larkin's Required Writing. @plsoc.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/rosiemil...

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Get a hobby

But please do not monetise it, put it on Instagram or give it a hashtag

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Gavin Hogg @wholehogg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#sheffield #punk #80'spop Am hosting a book launch/Q&A in Kelham Island soon for Tony Fletcher's 2nd vol. of memoirs. As a school kid he edited the fanzine Jamming! and has since written books on Keith Moon, Smiths, REM etc. Details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pow-when-u...

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POW! When UK Punk Went Pop, 1980-84 - a memoir by Tony Fletcher

The publisher of Jamming! and numerous other books talks about his latest release.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Larkin's 'Church Going' discussed on BBC Radio 4, at the tail end of Today. @plsoc.bsky.social The poem also lends its name to, and features in, a new R4 series on this morning ... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Church Going, with Giles Fraser, Episode 1

Giles Fraser is on a mission to discover the current state of Christianity.

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Naomi Oba, the Young Warwickshire Poet Laureate for 2026, reads her poem, ‘Shelves of Wonder’ at the Larkin Tribute event, reminding us that libraries are magical places.

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

An inspirational afternoon at the Philip Larkin event at the Coventry Book Festival. PLS President, Rosie Millard, presents the first ever Philip Larkin Society Next Generation Award to the Red River Theatre Company for their production ‘Home Is So Sad’

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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The Society is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, and everything we do — our journal, podcasts, YouTube, events, and social media — is made possible by your subscriptions. We have ambitious plans to focus on the Next Generation of Larkin Readers. Please remember to renew your membership!

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Stephen Borrill @sborrill.justfollow.me.uk.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

CAMRA's new report on the state of beer, brewing and hospitality in the UK is essential reading; not just for beer drinkers, but consumers in general as well as critics of globalisation camra.org.uk/beer-report #RealAle #CAMRA

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CAMRA | Beer in the UK — a CAMRA consumer report

The UK brewing industry has been quietly taken over. A consumer-focused report from CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.

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James Tarry @northamptonian.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Stand aside Led by Donkeys. We now have Led by Davey.

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Chris Sewart @chriswriting.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Larkin @plsoc.bsky.social was commissioned to write 'Bridge for the Living' for the opening. Simon Armitage revisited the poem for Larkin's centenary in 2022, worth a listen.... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Larkin Revisited - Bridge for the Living - BBC Sounds

Simon Armitage explores Bridge for the Living.

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