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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 20/10/2026

Looking forward to being back in Bristol this weekend, reading for Poetry at Coffee #1 in Bedminster. Come along to hear poems about windows, wishing wells, and ice age stargazing. Tickets and more info in Linktree in bio. Sunday 25th October 249 North Street, BS3 1JN 5.30PM - 8.00PM

Photo of poster for poetry event at coffee number 1 on Sunday 25th October
249 North Street, BS3 1JN
5.30PM - 8.00PM

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 14/10/2026

Thank you to the FW Harvey Society for inviting me to talk at their event last weekend. Here's some photos from the event, including behind the scenes photo of my notes about landscape, influences, and the Forest of Dean. Next events are in Bristol 25th and 29th October, linktree in bio x

Photo of Roger Deeks in a room full of people talking to them about f w Harvey.

Photo of me talking to a room of people about landscape and poetry

Photo of a bit of a4 paper with typed and handwritten notes of the talk.

Poster for forthcoming events.
* Sunday 25th October, Bristol
Guest poet at Poetry at Coffee #1, plus open mic.
Coffee #1, Bedminster BS3 1JN

* Thursday 29th October, Bristol
IsamBards farewell event, reading poems from the anthology "Dancing on the bridge".
Bristol Folk House, BS1 5JG

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Find me on the road at the following events in the Forest and Bristol this month. Come to all 3 and hear new poems, old poems, and hear me chatting about the dominating influence of landscape on my poetry. Linx & tix in bio

Poster promoting the following poetry events by Stewart carswell

* Saturday 10th October in Newnham
Reading poems and talking about the influence of landscape and nature on my own poetry. Part of the FW Harvey Society and the legacy of nature writing event.
The George, Newnham, GL14 1BS

* Sunday 25th October, Bristol
Guest poet at Poetry at Coffee #1, plus open mic.
Coffee #1, Bedminster BS3 1JN

* Thursday 29th October, Bristol
IsamBards farewell event, reading poems from the anthology "Dancing on the bridge".
Bristol Folk House, BS1 5JG

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 18/09/2026

"The worst part about being old is remembering when you were young." #theStraightStory #DavidLynch

Photo from the film The Straight Story of an old man in a stetson look thoughtful by a campfire.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 12/08/2026

Swallows lining up where to go for the winter

Photo of many swallows on a telegraph wire. The telegraph pole is on the right and the sky, as ever, is blue.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 22/07/2026

When I'm writing poetry I'm often listening to music to set an atmosphere or to remind me of a time. I've put together playlists for each of my books, including the latest one Sleeping through the stars, witg the music I was listening to while writing them.

Photo of a white book surrounded by album covers.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 10/07/2026

good morning. hope your day is as mischievous and rebellious as these sheep are

Photo of sheep inside a caravan park on the wrong side of the cattle grid

Another Photo of sheep inside a caravan park on the wrong side of the cattle grid

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 29/06/2026

My new pamphlet 'Sleeping through the stars' is out now. Following the launch last week, it's great to see it in the flesh and out in the world. The simple cover and colour pallette matches the simplicity and starkness of the poems within, exploring themes of life, loss, and lessons from the stars.

Photo of.front cover of Sleeping through the stars on a tree stump with navy around it

Screenshot of a poem by Stewart carswell.

Owl in November

A white figure rises, disturbed,
from the overgrown margins
of the field, and up into dusk.

All souls in time take flight.
And in time they will return,
circling and quartering the same territory.

The search reveals nothing.
No mammal asleep in a circle,
no finding a heartbeat.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 27/05/2026

I’m delighted to announce that my new pamphlet will be out next month with Yew Tree Press. I’ve had these for a while and it’s good to see them fledge. It’s a little bundle of poems about looking at the stars and wondering what your life might've been like shop.stewartcarswell.co.uk/product/slee...

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 25/03/2026

next month I'm going to be reading some poems at @cheltpoetfest.bsky.social, alongside @josephinelay.bsky.social and @adamhorovitz.bsky.social on Saturday 18th April. Then a few weeks later, more poems at Newnham with Jane Spray plus open mic and free entry, 2nd May different setlists both times!

poster for poetry readings. Text on poster:

Poetry readings

18th April Cheltenham
Friends' Meeting House,
GL52 2NP, 3:30PM

with Adam Horovitz and Josephine Lay

2nd May Newnham
The George, GL14 1BS, 7:30PM

with Jane Spray plus open mic

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 03/03/2026

Book post is the best post, and bonus points for having a dipper on the stamp. Can't wait to get stuck in to the new collection from @zoebrooks.bsky.social Something in Nothing, exploring classic fairy tales with a modern twist. There's still time to register for the online launch on 31st March

Photo of Something in Nothing book cover by Zoe Brooks on a wooden table

Photo close up of a Dipper image on a postage stamp

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 04/11/2025

Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.

13th November 2025 CHELTENHAM
FCH Campus, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ, 5:45PM

Reading with Hannah Lowe. Free entry. 5:45PM 13th November. Book now: rmiddleton1@glos.ac.uk

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 28/10/2025

Looking forward to this event on Saturday, when I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on poetry, landscape, and a certain forest. The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.

Poster for FW Harvey society event Saturday 1st November 2025 10.30am - 3.00pm Minsterworth: influence on FW Harvey's writing. Event is at Minsterworth Village Hall, Main Road, Minsterworth. GL2 8JH. Free event

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 16/10/2025

Great night last night at Gloucester Cathedral at their Evening of Remembrance Poetry, reading some of my own poems on the theme, plus a couple by FW Harvey. It was great to hear moving and inspirational poetry from a wide range of voices last night.

Photo of me reading some poems at Gloucester cathedral

Group photo of all the poets who read at the event

Photo of East window at Gloucester cathedral

Photo of Gloucester cathedral Tower exterior at night

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 01/10/2025

I've never had a poem title been called "dauntingly complex" before! (but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)

Photo close up of a printed poem, with pencil handwritten comment of "A dauntingly complex title"

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 11/09/2025

Farewell Cambridgeshire, hello Forest! The long-promised house move has (finally) happened, and I'm now back home in the Forest of Dean. Here's some pictures from today of why I moved and what it's like here. DM or email me for more info.

Photo of some ancient beech trees growing on a rocky outcrop in the woods. The sun is behind the trees.

Photo looking down a dark forest track, with a gate silhouetted. Behind the gate is a green forest track.

Photo of a short twisty oak tree in a forest covered in moss.

Photo looking down a long straight track in a forest. This used to be a railway line.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 04/08/2025

I had a great night at CB1 Poetry last night! There was a good turn out, and it was great to do some Forest poems as well as test out some newer ones. Thanks to Angus, Trish and the team for keeping the show on the road, and thank you to Alice for the photos.

Photo of a nervous looking poet in a white shirt standing behind a microphone reading some poems. Zoom in on the image and you might be able to make out the post-it note set list on the front

Photo of poet behind a microphone, taken from a distance so you can see the backs and shoulders of the attentive audience members.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 30/07/2025

Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon. Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30

Poster for CB1 poetry on 3rd August, Town and Gown venue in Cambridge

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 19/07/2025

there's a sculpture* out in the Forest of Dean near me which is literally a staircase in the woods, and your book reminds me of it *now been decommissioned but i remember when it existed

photo from a book of a sculpture called Observatory on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. It is a black wooden staircase in the woods leading upwards towards the trees...

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 26/06/2025

There's something about the clouds tonight that makes it look like they're all coming THIS WAY

Photo looking up at the sky, the sky is blue, and various patchy clouds are grey and white, maybe tinged orange

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 16/06/2025

Two events this week: 🍺 first up FUTURE KARAOKE Tuesday 6.30pm Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. Come along to hear poems inspired by Milton Brewery beers with @aruwriting.bsky.social 🪶 Then Thursday 7.30pm Ely last minute headline slot courtesy of FEN SPEAK All free, all fab

Poster for Future Karaoke #12. Brew it up! A quickfire evening of new poems and stories inspired by Milton Brewery beers. Tuesday 17th June 6.30-8.30pm Free Entry at the Devonshire Arms.

Poster for Fen Speak, featuring Stewart Carswell. Centre E, Barton Road, Ely, 7pm for 7.30pm. Thursday 19th June

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 21/05/2025

"All good things come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy." ~ Norman Maclean

Photo of front cover of the book A river runs through it by Norman Maclean . The book cover is a photo of a man fly fishing, with trees behind him and shafts of light. He looks like a real artist.

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 12/04/2025

early (chilly, misty) start for @bbs-birds.bsky.social early spring survey in Cambridgeshire. counted 31 species, including lots of greenfinches, a pair of cormorants flying over (patch first), and several deer @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

photo of a field path. camera is pointing towards the sun, it is a bit misty, there is a shrubby tree middle distance. the fields recede far into the bright background

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stewart carswell (he/him) @stewartcarswell.co.uk · 11/04/2025

however, the SECOND time you watch it, because you know what the film will be like, you enjoy it so much more and can appreciate its brilliance. anyway, tonight I watched Orphée for the second time and it was FAB