The Poet in Residence at Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, has written a poem for the people of Wolverhampton for Pancake Day based upon Sonnet 18 written by William Shakespeare. Ian Henery, who successfully hosted 3 days of spoken word in the Mander Centre in February to celebrate the Wolverhampton Literature Festival, has written a […]
Monthly Archives: February 2023
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“Love is a Many Splendored Thing” is a popular song which first appeared in the movie of the same name and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1956. The song can also be heard in the movies Grease, Circle of Friends, St Trinian`s, St Trinian`s 2: The Legend of Fritton`s Gold […]
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A big part of the seventh Wolverhampton Literature Festival has been the community involvement with artists, performers and poets across the city having the opportunity to meet up in a central location to celebrate their craft. This year the Mander Centre Community Hub in the Mander Centre has become the centre for activities through […]
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, 101.8 WCR FM, is encouraging everyone in Wolverhampton to celebrate National Storytelling Week between 28th January – 5th February. “This engaging event” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence, “is a celebration in schools, clubs, museums, spoken word venues and various other places. It`s a week for […]
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Wolverhampton Literature Festival has returned for its 7th year in 2023 and runs from Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th February. Hosted by Wolverhampton City Council the Festival amplifies the voices of authors, poets, writers, publishers, storytellers and playwrights across the UK. celebrating our creative communities living in Wolverhampton and surrounding regions. The Festival always […]
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The Wolverhampton Literature Festival has already seen the likes of Soul II Soul frontman Jazzie B appear to talk about his new autobiography and life in music, as well as showcase poets and provide opportunities to meet creative people from across the literary world. Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh will headline the festival on Sunday, […]
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, is to appear at the Stafford Green Arts Festival on Saturday 18th February. Ian Henery, who will be hosting 3 days of spoken word from the Mander Centre Community Hub during the Wolverhampton Literature Festival between 3rd – 5th February, is one of […]
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM – which broadcasts on 101.8 FM, online, Spotify and Listen Again – is inviting everyone to celebrate Martin Luther King Jnr`s Day on 16th January. “It`s his birthday”, explained Ian Henery, Poet in Residence “and in the US some workers get the day off […]
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The Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2023 will take place between 3rd – 5th February and is organised by Wolverhampton City Council. For the first time ever WCR FM, Wolverhampton`s radio station, has provided a platform for local creatives and, according to the Poet in Residence, it has been a success. “We have been so fortunate” […]
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The Poet in Residence at Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, is ushering in Chinese New Year on 22nd January 2023. WCR FM, which broadcasts on 101.8 on FM, online, Spotify and Listen Again, broadcasts to 900k people daily across Wolverhampton and surrounding regions. “Chinese New Year 2023” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence at […]