Ian Henery, a solicitor with an office in the Southside quarter of the City Centre in Chinatown, has a new collection of poetry called “Poems of Hope” which is published by Kates Hill Press. “These “Poems of Hope” were born out of the COVID-19 pandemic which has swept away the old lifestyles of the entire […]
Ian Henery, who was Walsall`s first Poet Laureate (2011 – 2015), has a new collection of poetry called “Poems of Hope” which is published by Kates Hill Press. These “Poems of Hope” were born out of the COVID-19 pandemic which has swept away the old lifestyles of the entire world”, explained Ian. Included within this […]
In this week’s newsletter, we highlight the Hope for Hospitality campaign which sees venue owners across Birmingham come together to request further support from government. Additionally, we bring you the latest goings on in Southside, including a special offer you won’t want to miss and an exclusive competition. HOPE FOR HOSPITALITY The Midlands hospitality industry […]
A forgotten 1920s Willenhall scholar and teacher is to feature at the inaugral event at BritGrad 2020 with Sonnets for Shakespeare in aid of Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Harold Percival Kingston, who was born in 1895 and grew up in the family drapery store at 26 Cross Street, Willenhall, was awarded […]
These Poems of Hope were born out of the Covid-19 pandemic which has swept away the old lifestyles of the entire world. Some are about what has befallen us all but the collection is far more wide ranging. There are poems for Ian’s daughters, for his partner, for his home town. Poems referencing local nature […]
Published in anthology for guide dogs for the blind by Dream Well Writing Ltd with Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mel Wardle Woodend and Word Stafford
Published in anthology for Birmingham Dogs Home by Dream Well Writing Ltd with Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mel Wardle Woodend.
Published in an anthology for the Stafford Green Festival by Dream Well Writing Ltd with Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mel Wardle Woodend.
A city centre solicitor-cum-poet has gained international recognition for his latest collection of work “Poems of Hope” which reflects life in pandemic Birmingham and beyond. Ian Henery, who manages a legal firm in Southside, was invited to perform his Brummie-inspired verses at poetry events in San Francisco and across the whole of the UK via […]
The Kates Hill Press are launching Ian Henery`s 5th collection of poetry – Poems of Hope – at Wolverhampton Literature Festival on Saturday 13th February between 12 – 1pm in the Art Gallery. The book, born in the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to give hope of better times ahead. And Kates Hill Press, based in Dudley, […]