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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For National Poetry Day, here’s ‘My Wife Soothes Our Son in the Early Hours’ from my upcoming mini-pamphlet with Atomic Bohemian. The poem also appears in Issue 1 of @moleculesunlimited.bsky.social Happy #nationalpoetryday

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m very pleased to announce I’ll be performing with poet Samatar Elmi in Oxford. We’ll be reading from our latest collections at The Isis Farmhouse on 1 November. It’s free - just turn up before 7pm, grab a drink and join us for gypsy jazz afterwards. 🙏💥

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌟 It’s one year since the launch of Why I Wear My Past to Work 🌟 🙏 to everyone who’s supported my second full poetry collection, published by @parlyareepress.bsky.social. Here’s a poem from the book, inspired by a woman I saw gardening in formal dress while I was driving through the countryside 🙏

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Parlyaree Press @parlyareepress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Reminder: Don't miss the free online poetry reading this Saturday to celebrate the launch of Stephen Paul Wren's PINE/NEEDLES! Featuring: @moleculesunlimited.bsky.social @citizen-chris.bsky.social @elcurwen.bsky.social Satya Bosman

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Wonderful to have a poem here, in great company ❤️

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our inclusive workshop for carving out poetry time and learning new skills is coming up! Getting Started with Poetry takes place at The Community Works Event Space on September 14, 7-8.30pm. Join us for a relaxed, accessible session designed to help you move forward with your writing. It's free!

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Parlyaree Press @parlyareepress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Shove Your 3-for-2 Flyer" by Chris Campbell takes a firm stance on consumerism. Read the conclusion and more great poetry from Chris in his collection WHY I WEAR MY PAST TO WORK, available everywhere now! @citizen-chris.bsky.social #Poetry #Poet #Booksky #BooksBooksBooks

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Parlyaree Press @parlyareepress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us on Zoom for the official launch of Stephen Paul Wren's PINE/NEEDLES! Happening September 12th at 6pm UK time, 1pm EST! Link in bio! Featuring: Stephen Paul Wren @moleculesunlimited.bsky.social Satya Bosman Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social Lesley Curwen @lcurwen.bsky.social

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Lovely to be working as co-managing editor with the Anteroom team, including on our upcoming poetry competition. You can read more, along with a couple of poems from my collection Why I Wear My Past to Work, here: thewingedmoon.substack.com/p/on-his-lat...

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A little glimpse of my new poetry mini-pamphlet. Cover reveal soon 🛤️ Big thanks to Atomic Bohemian and @brionycollins.bsky.social

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My new mini-pamphlet will be out with Atomic Bohemian in the coming weeks. Proud of these poems exploring journeys, memory, childhood and friendship. Looking forward to revealing the cover soon.

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Black Bough Poetry @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

UNMISSABLE! This Saturday, Polly Oliver’s book launch in Mumbles - have a drink with some other poets, such as @richlyevocative.bsky.social @carolynthomas.bsky.social Thia Malan @helenlaycock.bsky.social Liz Fevyer and more. An all dayer? Maybe!? #mumbles #poets #wales #books

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Very happy to share that my new poetry mini-pamphlet is coming soon from Atomic Bohemian. Exploring journeys, memory and childhood. More soon 🛤️

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Absolutely thrilled to bits with this. I’ve had a few rough weeks and this has been a welcome tonic 🙏 Congrats to my fellow nominees 🙌 @rachelturney.bsky.social this means the world to me

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Lucy Furlong @lucyfurleaps.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

lovely evening - hoping to get back there for the next poetry open-mic

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to Old London Road Cafe in Kingston. I loved sharing poems from Why I Wear My Past to Work, as well as some new work. It was a pleasure to meet those who came and stayed for a beer afterwards at the Fighting Cocks. Big thanks to Anne Cartwright for the photos.

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thank you to those at Old London Road Cafe, Kingston, for Friday’s poetry night. It was fantastic to hear @lucyfurleaps.bsky.social and others read - check out Lucy’s poetry maps (featured in The Guardian), including Ambiotic City 👌 A lovely venue with its own monthly poetry open mic 🙏🎙️

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tomorrow night! 7pm-9pm, Old London Road Cafe in Kingston. We’ll be sharing poems, chatting about our work, and there’ll be opportunity to take part in the open mic (DM me). Tickets are still available online (link in comments), or come along on the night if you’re nearby!

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Very kind review by @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social and a joy that ‘Why I Wear My Past to Work’ is book of the month 🙏

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What a Kiss The Sky ✨ Our headliner Samatar Elmi held the room with current and ancestral lines, moving between the personal and urgent pieces on world events. An important voice, and we were delighted to welcome him to KTS with our brilliant open micers 🎙️💫 #poetry #spokenword #Bristol

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We’ve got a top Kiss The Sky lined up tonight with Samatar Elmi headlining and a full open mic, at The Bridge Inn, Bristol, from 7pm 🎙️✨ #poetry #spokenword #traintoBristol

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Kingston friends - we’re looking forward to reading at the Old London Road Cafe on Friday 10 July from 7pm 🎙️ Join us for poems, conversation & open mic. Want a slot? DM me! Looking forward to sharing new poems in this brilliant venue. Tickets below. Great poster by @parlyareepress.bsky.social ✨

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our next Kiss The Sky headliner is the superb Samatar Elmi ✨ Currently on tour for three collections, we’re thrilled to welcome him to KTS. Join us at The Bridge Inn, Bristol, on 24 May, 7pm sharp, with Chris Campbell hosting. A few open mic slots remain - DM us to grab one (@kisstheskypoetry) 🌙

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Thank you to H.R. Link and Charlie Baylis for publishing ‘Swansea Central Police Station, 2014’. Nice to be part of @anthro-poetry.bsky.social - always a great read 🙏 Link to the full poem in comments

Poem ‘Swansea Central Police Station, 2014’ by Chris Campbell

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Tuesday 14 April - two chances to catch us in Stratford 💫 If you’re around, join Adam Elms & I for an hour of poems & conversation: 🎙️ Boston Tea Party: 2.30-3.30pm 🎙️ The Coach House: 6-7pm Come for poems, a drink & chat. Tickets below or on the door! 🙏 @parlyareepress.bsky.social for the posters

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We’ll be reading in Stratford-upon-Avon on 14th April at Boston Tea Party from 2.30pm and The Coach House from 6pm. Link to tickets in comments 💥 stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/poet-re...

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Poet returns to read from his second collection

Chris Campbell, who grew up in Bidford and attended Alcester Grammar School, will perform in two venues in the town on Tuesday (April 14).

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It’s been six months since the launch of Why I Wear My Past to Work 🚀 Thank you to everyone who’s supported the book along the way - it’s meant a lot! & to @parlyareepress.bsky.social You can find the collection from the link in the comments, or hopefully see you at one of the upcoming readings 🙏

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Less than two weeks to go until our Stratford-upon-Avon performances! Adam Elms & I will be at Boston Tea Party (2.30-3.30pm) & The Coach House (6-7pm) on 14th April. We’ll be sharing new work, with a relaxed Q&A and conversation. 🎟️ See ticket link below, or £5 on the door. Join us if you can!

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Chatting to Hannah Kate now on North Manchester FM about poetry and my collection ‘Why I Wear My Past to Work’: 106.6FM

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We have another Stratford-upon-Avon event on 14th April! ☄️ Adam Elms and I will read at The Coach House from 6-7pm. Join us at: 💥 Boston Tea Party - 2.30-3.30pm 💥 The Coach House - 6-7pm Two chances to hear us share recent work - come to one, or both. Tickets in comments. See you there!

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Pleased to announce a poetry reading in Stratford-upon-Avon next month! 💥 Poet & playwright Adam Elms and I will share recent poems at Boston Tea Party on 14 April. I’ll be reading from my latest collection Why I Wear My Past to Work. Tickets on eventbrite (link below). Hope to see you there!

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Time out with son no.1 in sunny Oxford ☀️ #nofilter #spring

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! My sons were very excited heading into nursery to celebrate - here’s one getting ready to be Zog! Sharing a spring poem from my collection, Why I Wear My Past to Work 🌼 #worldbookday #poetry

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Sunday’s Kiss The Sky had many highlights. Manganaro’s headline set was powerful, drawing on q’s of identity, language, place, connection. They’re touring venues across the country with their debut pamphlet ‘This Is Where I’m From’. We’ve got a great eve lined up for Mar! 📸 @mrirwin.bsky.social

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We’re ready for a great night tomorrow with poet & performer Manganaro headlining! 💥 🎙️They’ll be reading from their new pamphlet This Is Where I’m From at Kiss The Sky (The Bridge Inn, Bristol, 7-8.30pm!)

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Completely absorbed in Jason Conway’s debut poetry collection ‘the wash of hours’ - a deeply personal, honest and poignant account of family: www.thedaydreamacademy.com/jasonconwaypoetry @daydreamacademy.bsky.social

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Ian Irwin @mrirwin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Cheers @citizen-chris.bsky.social for the mention! Fun night at Kiss the Sky 😘🌌

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

What a great 2nd Kiss The Sky poetry night at The Bridge Inn, Bristol - with headliner Andy Brown and host Naomi Madlock. 📸 by @mrirwin.bsky.social 💥

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Huge thanks to @kent-nj.bsky.social & Jack Caradoc for this review of Why I Wear My Past to Work in The Candyman’s Trumpet 🎺

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Watch @profdavidmorley.bsky.social’s inspiring set, plus supporting readers - very pleased to take part 🎙️ Molecules Unlimited’s ‘Bird’ theme. Part 1: youtu.be/PYrk_6nJYJg (David Morley) Part 2: youtu.be/EzSxSClVE_4 (Supporters) 🙏 Stephen Wren

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Molecules Unlimited online meeting #10 (part 2)

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Marcelle Newbold @marcellenewbold.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A trip to the sea for @ewenglass.bsky.social latest collection, throughly enjoyable (the sea and the poems) !

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Read about a few mentoring opportunities I’m offering in @paulwritespoems.bsky.social’s fantastic The Book Bag this week, featuring @poetbex.bsky.social: paulwritespoems.com/2026/01/25/t... Mentoring here: www.chriscampbellpoetry.co.uk/about-3

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

A big thank you to Nigel Kent for reviewing Why I Wear My Past to Work on his excellent blog: nigelkentpoet.wordpress.com/blog-2/ @kent-nj.bsky.social

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

What a fantastic way to start a new year of drop-ins: Chris Campbell reflects on his new collection Why I Wear My Past to Work. Checkout my website now. #poetry #poetrycommunity.

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I’m offering a small number of one-to-one poetry mentoring spaces, for anyone it might be useful to. Details are here: www.chriscampbellpoetry.co.uk/about-3

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Chris Campbell @citizen-chris.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A great launch event. Fantastic to hear these poems out loud. 🙏 to @marcellenewbold.bsky.social & The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press!

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