Sunday 1st July: 14:30 – 15:30 ‘ A spirited and beguiling look at modern life through the eyes of three poets.’ ” I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.” Jane Austen, […] Read more

Blues, Folk, Poetry and Animation Looking forward to reading from ‘The Immigration Handbook’ at Berkhamsted Live on Wednesday 13th June at 8:pm. The Kings Arms, 147 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HL Other performers include – Neil Beardmore, Sue Hampton, Chris Lawley, Mark Crane In support of Pepper Nurses For tickets contact: lstate@btinternet.com Read more

I’m delighted to be reading at The Palace of Westminster with poets, Daljit Nagra, Richard Scott and Bryony Littlefair on Tuesday 6th March, 18:30 – 20:30 in the Jubilee Room. Thank you to Tom Watson MP and the Labour Culture Team for organising it and inviting us. Read more

I am delighted to be part of the ‘People Not Borders’ prize giving event on 31st January  in the Kings Arms Hotel, Berkhamsted. Special guest speaker will be Lord Alf Dubs . There will be music, poetry and short story readings. Sue Hampton and I will be announcing the winners of the ‘I AM ME’ […] Read more

Really looking forward to reading from ‘The Immigration Handbook’ at Brondesbury Labour Party social, kindly hosted by Synergy Vision.  A fundraiser for St Laurence’s Larder who support the homeless and destitute. 19th December, 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Read more

Really looking forward to reading with poet Ann Pilling  at Christ Church, Brondesbury, London NW6. 7:30 – 9:pm on Friday 24th November. Join us for an evening of poetry, music and reflection for the season of Advent. Followed by a reception provided by The Parlour. Retiring collection in aid of St Laurence’s Larder. poster   Read more

I am delighted to be reading with Kirsten Irving at the Society Cafe, Oxford on Thursday 2nd November: 7-9pm Organised by Oxford Brookes University Poetry Centre http://www.society-cafe.com   Read more