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- [Live Poets' Society 2026 (28th August)](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/live-poets-society-2026/) - Having joined Bridgnorth Writers Group earlier this year, I gamely volunteered to help organise this year's poetry event, which is part of the annual Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival.We've got some great speakers lined up plus two excellent guests, Kate Innes and Liz LefroyIt's a FREE event, but booking ahead is advisable!LivePoetsSociety2026.eventbrite.co.uk BOOK tickets
- [Open Mic at The Gratitude Cafe May 2026](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/open-mic-at-the-gratitude-cafe-may-2026/) - It's always exhilarating to read your work out loud to an audience. And what an audience it was. AND 20 poets signing up to read on the night! And what an amazing venue. I'd never been before but the Gratitude Cafe has a vibrant events calendar (and great cake).It was also the book launch of
- ["Come back to me" - Safety in Numbers](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/safety-in-numbers/) - One of my poems appears in this chunky anthology which you can buy directly from the publisher and some bookshops. Indeed, note my excitement at finding a copy in Poetry Pharmacy's newly opened shop in York recently!Here's the blurb from the website about the project:'Safety in Numbers' is an anthology of poetic conversation with poems
- ["Goodbyes" - Whispered Words](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/whispered-words/) - Whispered Words was an inspired project born out of the poetry found in hidden places. Using the power of Instagram and the site Whisperedwordspoetry from Writer Shed Press, Whispered Words celebrates short, impactful poems from voices not often heard. These poems were first posted on the Instagram site Whisperedwordspoetry and then collected into this chapbook
- ["In the depths of winter" - Poetic Reveries - Issue 9](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/poetic-reveries/) - The 9th issue from Poetic Reveries was a Winter themed edition, with the prompt of "In the depths of Winter".You can find my poem on page 69 READ ONLine
- ["The Gauntlet of Cader Idris" - ContiguousLyt: Volume I, Issue 1](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/contiguouslyt-volume-i-issue-1/) - ContiguousLyt Substack was asking for pieces in response to this prompt:"Take a space that's considered a cultural landmark and imagine it through eyes other than the tourist's to tell a larger truth about that place"My piece about Cader Idris in Eryri (Snowdonia) which I wrote after walking up said mountain is featured in this inaugural
- [Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Commended (Local postcode category)](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/wolverhampton-literature-festival-commended-local-postcode-category/) - Like a lot of poets, I enter quite a few competitions in the hopes of getting picked.. pick me! pick me! So far, it's not happened, but I did emit a squeal of excitement when I got the email to let me know I'd made it to the 'Commended poets' list for the local postcode
- ["Do you see?" - Poetic Reveries – Issue 11](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/poetic-reveries-issue-11-summer-2025/) - The 11th issue (Summer 2025) from Poetic Reveries asked for submissions in response to the theme of “Returning to the Sea" This poem was inspired by a wonderful woman who has a deep connection to the sea and waterYou can find my poem on page 21 READ ONLINE
- ["Cut" - Waffle Fried - Issue 2](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/waffle-fried-issue-2/) - This particular piece was written in response to my Writing Group monthly homework prompt of 'Cut', which inspired some pretty terrific pieces from all members. When I saw the submission theme for this issue - "Resilience" , I knew I'd found the poem a good home (and fortunately they thought so too) This is their
- ["Big Coat" - Poetic Reveries Issue 12](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/poetic-reveries-issue-12/) - The 12th issue (December 2025) from Poetic Reveries asked for submissions in response to the theme of “A Chill in the Air" and I immediately thought about Big Coat weather!You can find my poem on page 99 READ online
- ["The Shed" - The Hoolet’s Nook, Issue 3](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/the-hoolets-nook-issue-3/) - Always nice to start a new year with a publication of a poem. This one was written after helping my Dad attempt to clear the shed and garage. I think it's a never ending task actually. READ ONLINE
- [Wolverhampton Literature Festival '26: Commended (Local postcode category)](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/wolverhampton-literature-festival-26-commended-local-postcode-category/) - If you've read any of my other posts, you'll know I entered Wolverhampton Lit Fest Poetry Competition last year and decided to have another go this year. Amazingly, my poem got picked for the local postcode commended category. Once I again, I may have squealed quite loudly. The folks who organise this competition share results
- [Poetry Competition: Judging - 16th July2025](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/poetry-competition-judging-16th-july2025/) - I had the great pleasure to be a co-judge for Powys - Radnor Federation of WIs - An evening of Poetry and Prose Puddings and PunchWe were sent the poems a few weeks in advance and had to decide a worthy winner. Fortunately, my fellow judge and I picked the same two poems for winner
- [Shrewsbury Festival of Literature Poetry Slam 2025](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/shrewsbury-festival-of-literature-poetry-slam-2025/) - On Saturday 6th September 2025, I'm taking part in my second ever poetry slam. Will I get so nervous I fail to make a sound? UPDATE: No.. I managed to speak! Will I get to read more than one poem? (perhaps I should consider reading short poems and do more than one in Round1?) UPDATE:
- [Wolves Lit Fest - Poetry reading - 1st February 2025](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/wolves-lit-fest-poetry-reading-1st-february-2025/) - If you've read my Humble Brag , you'll know I got a Highly Commended for my entry. Part of the Festival was a Poetry Winners Event. It was such an honour to get to read my entry in front of other winners and even managed NOT to trip up or down the stairs. Always a
- [Ironbridge Poetry Slam 2024](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/ironbridge-poetry-slam-2024/) - On 15th September 2024 I took part in the annual Ironbridge Poetry Slam, having thrown my name in the hat in moment of rashness. My name was picked out as one of the 15 poets, so I optimistically practiced 3 poems .. you know.. in case I got through the 3rd round / Final. Unsurprisingly,

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- [Home](https://wordsfromanotebook.com/) - Poems inspired by both the beautiful and mundane, often approached with humour and a touch of whimsy
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