Ian Henery with his poem, the magazine it is published in and the Black Country flag Former solicitor and Walsall poet laureate Ian Henery was moved to write the poem after events at the iconic pub, which was burned down last month and then dismantled. Mr Henery has had his poem published in Black Country […]
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Rehearsals for the play, “Georgina and the Dragon”, produced and directed by award-winning Laura Liptrot, commence on Saturday 4th May and will be performed at the Birmingham Black Box Theatre on 13th July as part of Birmingham Fest 2024. The cast including performing arts students at BOA in Birmingham and from Walsall College. Birmingham […]
Droitwich-based musician and songwriter Kurisu (aka Christopher Johnston) has been composing original music for an exciting new play which will premiere as part of 2024’s Birmingham Fest on 13th July, featuring students from the Performing Arts department at Walsall College and the BOA in Birmingham. Georgina and the Dragon (Don’t Bet on […]
We hope you read this week’s Sunday Morning Poet before reaching for whatever breakfast cereal you tend to start the day with. That’s all we’ll say about it at this stage! It’s a joy to welcome Ian Henery, presenter on Black Country Xtra, he also runs poetry workshops for people with addiction issues for Recovery […]
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Poems of Hope – Ian Henery Over the past decade Ian Henery’s contribution to the literary scene in the West Midlands has been immense. Both as the movement’s advocate – and as an organiser of events in parts of the region (Walsall and the Black Country in particular) – he has seemed ubiquitous. He has […]
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Local wordsmiths are returning to celebrate their craft for the second Walsall Festival of Words on Saturday 10th June in Walsall Arboretum. There will be a second year of free activities on the Bandstand and in the Seedhouse for a lively day of words and music for all the family. Joining them on stage at […]
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Baisakhi Day is a spring harvest festival that is celebrated every year by members of the Punjabi community. This year it is celebrated on 14th April. It is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs which is observed throughout the world. It was established by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru, in 1699 […]
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The Poet in residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online, wishes everyone a happy Easter. “Easter is a Christian festival” explained Poet in Residence Ian Henery “but some of its customs – such as Easter Eggs – may well be linked with older traditions. The egg is an ancient symbol […]
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, which broadcasts online and 101.8 FM, is reminding everyone that the clocks go forward on 26th March and British summertime begins. “If you can`t bear to watch or read the news” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence, “you`re not alone. Newly published research shows that […]
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton’s radio station, WCR FM, which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online, is urging Wolverhampton to celebrate British Science Week between 10th March – 19th March. “It’s a 10 day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths” explained Ian Henery, Poet in Residence. “The week aims to raise awareness, spark […]