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Tim Fellows
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Writer, editor, runner, sports fan, dad and granddad. Editor of The Fig Tree poetry webzine.
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“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A fantastic launch yesterday for Ian Parks' new collection The Sons of Darkness and the Sons of Light. Over 50 in attendance with brilliant support readings and music.
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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This Is Fascism
October 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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I’m very much looking forward to being part of this.
September 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Lovely night last night reading alongside the wonderful @pimlottkathy.bsky.social and Peter Sansom at the mighty @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to them, Ross Bradshaw and Tim Fellows.
September 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
The Fig Tree - Issue 9
with Featured Poet Matt Nicholson
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July 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My latest holiday blog - Hue, in which I get cyclo'd around the ancient city and visit some tombs.

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Temples, tour guides and terror part 10
A tour of South East Asia - part 10 - 'Huế, the city of Emperors, by cyclo and bus'
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June 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Two wonderful new poems by @matthewepaul.bsky.social - you can get his latest collection The Last Corinthians from Crooked Spire Press.
Matthew Paul – two poems
Twelfth Man Right after tea, Skip’s military medium probes the corridor of uncertainty. He waves me on for a spell in the deep: pumped-up meerkat, I poach an over-the-shoulder catch and stymie nail…
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June 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It's not too late to book a place for the free online launch reading by @matthewepaul.bsky.social - Tuesday 10th June 7pm on Zoom, book via crookedspirepress.com/events - with guest readings by Cliff Yates and @shashtrevett.bsky.social
Events
The Last Corinthians Events London Launch Event Tuesday, June 17th, 7pm at The Devereux, 20 Devereux Ct, London, WC2R 3JJ with Vanessa Lampert, Ian Parks and Mat Riches Nottingham Launch Event Tues…
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June 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Part 7 of my blog about my trip to Indochina. If you've not read any of the others, and are prepared for some unpleasant details about The Khmer Rouge, then just read this one. minersgrandson.substack.com/p/temples-to...
Temples, tour guides and terror part 7
A tour of South East Asia - part 7 - 'Phnom Penh: The Killing Fields and S-21 Prison'
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June 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Just a few days to go before the online launch of The Fig Tree. Sunday 18th at 7pm, book your free place at crookedspirepress.com/events
May 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Fig Tree Issue 8 is out!

In all the excitement of launches and Coal Mining Specials, the original Fig Tree is back with Featured Poet Joe Williams. With thanks to Paul Brough as usual for the stunning artwork.

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The Fig Tree - Issue 8
with Featured Poet Joe WIlliams
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May 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Following the successful in-person launch yesterday, tickets for The Fig Tree online event are available now. It's free, or you can buy the book and reserve a place. www crookedspirepress.com/fig-tree-anthology-online-launch
Fig Tree Anthology 2024 Online Launch
Sunday 18th May 2025 Time 19.00 – 21.00 BST Event link The launch is free to attend and will be on Zoom – please register on the following link: Cost The event is free, but there is an …
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April 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The Fig Tree Poetry Anthology launch is on Saturday at the Unitarian Church in Doncaster. Don't miss out on an array of fabulous poets.

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Fig Tree Anthology 2024 Launch
Saturday 26th April 2025 Venue Doncaster Unitarian and Free Christian Church, 60a Hall Gate, Doncaster DN1 3PB Time 15.00 – 17.30 Cost The event is free to attend but donations to the Church …
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April 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Exciting News from the Fig tree and Crooked Spire Press!

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Exciting News from the Fig Tree and Crooked Spire Press!
A new publication, Anthology Launch and Forward Prize Nominations
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April 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I am launching my new printing venture, Crooked Spire Press, in Doncaster on April 26th at the Unitarian Church. There will be readings from the first publication, an anthology of poems from The Fig Tree webzine., and the book will be available for sale for just £5 on the day.
March 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Here are 20 fantastic and varied poems about Coal Mining from all over the UK.

Submissions are still open for a second Coal Special.

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The Fig Tree - Coal Mining Issue 1
An anthology of Coal Mining Poems in two parts
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March 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Fig Tree Issue 7 is out now! Celebrating its first birthday with a tribute to the West Yorkshire poet, editor and publisher Bob Horne.

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The Fig Tree - Issue 7
with Featured Poet Bob Horne
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March 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
February 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An announcement about my new publishing venture.

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Exciting announcement!
and why I've been AWOL for a while
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February 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A blog about our weekend in Edinburgh, with some unexpected places... open.substack.com/pub/minersgr...
A weekend in Edinburgh
but none of the usual tourist stuff - read on....
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February 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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We are OPEN for the next 10 days! Tell your poetry pals!
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January 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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‘not daring
to tell a soul
or show my broken arrows’

‘One Child’ published by The Fig Tree last July, the editor
@timfellows.bsky.social

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January 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM