An Arts Council England funded project on gender based violence in Wolverhampton has resulted in an exhibition in the Mander Centre between 4th – 7th November. Ian Henery was commissioned by the 1in3 project to deliver poetry workshops and, together with locally renowned artists, that work will be featured as an exhibition to raise awareness […]
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The Wider Deteminants of Health Programme in Walsall is running a series of Creative Writing Workshops with The Thomas Project in Aldridge. The workshops run on Saturday 5th October, Saturday 12th October and Saturday 19th October between 1 – 3pm and are free to attend. “The workshops are hosted by the wonderful Ian Henery” said […]
A series of creative writing workshops at Gatis Community Space featured hugely in this year`s LoveTheReans Festival. Participants from the Man About Mondays workshops took part in the Music and Poetry Jam at the Newhampton Arts Centre and also headlined the closing day of celebrations at Gatis Community Space. Gatis Community Space provides a safe […]
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Poets are coming together in Walsall to launch a joint collaboration which will provide a platform for all the arts in the town to be heard.
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The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, is on a mission to spread the message of peace this Christmas. “Each Sunday a candle is lit for Advent”, explained Poet in Residence Ian Henery “leading up to the celebration of Christmas. These 4 candles represent the themes of hope, peace, joy and love […]
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Walsall’s Poet Laureate ready to tell tales of region’s Chinese labourers | Express & Star
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The newly-appointed poet laureate of a Black Country town has been commissioned to write a play on a Chinese working group. Walsall’s poet laureate Ian Henery is set to write a trilogy for China West Midlands, telling the story of Chinese people living in Walsall and the surrounding area, ahead of Chinese New Year at […]
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On 4th May a former Poet Laureate is launching a poetry fundraiser to support communities affected by racism. Ian Henery, a solicitor, is using poems from his latest book, Poems of Hope (published by Kates Hill Press) to take to social media to fundraise for CARE – Communities Against Racism Enterprise. The charity was founded […]
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Across deserted years and through the still Dark spaces of the night there softly comes Your voice and old remembered words that thrill My heart like distant drums.
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Brum Community Media; a Birmingham based art collective has responded to the restrictions of the pandemic by creating a unique virtual reality interactive gallery space, offering artists an opportunity to exhibit and art lovers an accessible creative space to enjoy. Brum Community Media was founded in March 2020 by community radio dynamo and activist Peni […]
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