Heather Wastie
@heatherwastie.bsky.social
Poet, singer songwriter, keyboard & accordion player, actor, Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2015/16 https://wastiesspace.co.uk/ https://linktr.ee/heatherwastie
Shopping in #Worcester today? Do drop into @scripthavenltd.bsky.social and browse the #poetry shelves! My You Are Here is there.
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Shopping in #Worcester today? Do drop into @scripthavenltd.bsky.social and browse the #poetry shelves! My You Are Here is there.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading @emmapurshouse.bsky.social new #poetry collection which includes this prizewinning piece vimeo.com/695494894 I love Emma’s performance of it. The book cover artwork by Keith Turley is stunning too. @poetrysociety.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed reading @emmapurshouse.bsky.social new #poetry collection which includes this prizewinning piece vimeo.com/695494894 I love Emma’s performance of it. The book cover artwork by Keith Turley is stunning too. @poetrysociety.org.uk
After much searching, I found the perfect home for my poem ‘Ayvuzlervuk 2010’ thanks to Rough Diamond Poetry Journal. I’m delighted to be included in this gorgeous book of ‘reflections on the first quarter of the 21st Century’. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT2VN3L7 #poetryanthology #poetry
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
After much searching, I found the perfect home for my poem ‘Ayvuzlervuk 2010’ thanks to Rough Diamond Poetry Journal. I’m delighted to be included in this gorgeous book of ‘reflections on the first quarter of the 21st Century’. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT2VN3L7 #poetryanthology #poetry
The original plan was for me to perform on the Wharf below the church. However the weather had other ideas. Why not sing songs about the canal IN the church, with a shout out to @alarumproductions.bsky.social #IDigCanals
#Kidderminster #HeritageOpenDays #FundBritainsWaterways #canals #heritage
#Kidderminster #HeritageOpenDays #FundBritainsWaterways #canals #heritage
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The original plan was for me to perform on the Wharf below the church. However the weather had other ideas. Why not sing songs about the canal IN the church, with a shout out to @alarumproductions.bsky.social #IDigCanals
#Kidderminster #HeritageOpenDays #FundBritainsWaterways #canals #heritage
#Kidderminster #HeritageOpenDays #FundBritainsWaterways #canals #heritage
Thursday 31st in Dudley. Caffe Grande Slam open mic plus two 15 minute sets from me. Loved it last time I was there so I’m looking forward to a great night!
July 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thursday 31st in Dudley. Caffe Grande Slam open mic plus two 15 minute sets from me. Loved it last time I was there so I’m looking forward to a great night!
More YOU ARE HERE reviews wastiesspace.co.uk/2025/07/27/m...
July 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
More YOU ARE HERE reviews wastiesspace.co.uk/2025/07/27/m...
Had a smashing time with a local poetry group this morning and they rewarded me by buying lots of copies of my new collection! If you would like me to visit your group, let me know! #poetry #poetrygroup #writinggroup #writersgroup
July 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Had a smashing time with a local poetry group this morning and they rewarded me by buying lots of copies of my new collection! If you would like me to visit your group, let me know! #poetry #poetrygroup #writinggroup #writersgroup
Gig coming up in the #BlackCountry on 31st July @blackcountryradio.co.uk @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gig coming up in the #BlackCountry on 31st July @blackcountryradio.co.uk @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social
In #Wolverhampton tonight you can hear me read from my new collection YOU ARE HERE. See flyer for who else is on the bill at the Lych Gate.
July 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In #Wolverhampton tonight you can hear me read from my new collection YOU ARE HERE. See flyer for who else is on the bill at the Lych Gate.
On Tuesday 8th July I'm joining Anne Babbs, Harry Fletcher, Cherry Doyle & Simon Fletcher for 'City Voices' at The Lych Gate Tavern #Wolverhampton. Copies of my new collection will be available!
July 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On Tuesday 8th July I'm joining Anne Babbs, Harry Fletcher, Cherry Doyle & Simon Fletcher for 'City Voices' at The Lych Gate Tavern #Wolverhampton. Copies of my new collection will be available!
My Brum Radio Poets interview is now available on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/BrumRadio/br... Hear me chat to Rick Sanders & Steve Grainger and read poems from ‘You Are Here’ & ‘Weaving Yarns’ @brumradio.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
My Brum Radio Poets interview is now available on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/BrumRadio/br... Hear me chat to Rick Sanders & Steve Grainger and read poems from ‘You Are Here’ & ‘Weaving Yarns’ @brumradio.com
Took a trip into #Birmingham yesterday to record this interview and had a very enjoyable time chatting and sharing poems with Rick Sanders (Willis the Poet) and Steve Grainger. Programme goes out on Sunday at 10:00 on @brumradio.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Took a trip into #Birmingham yesterday to record this interview and had a very enjoyable time chatting and sharing poems with Rick Sanders (Willis the Poet) and Steve Grainger. Programme goes out on Sunday at 10:00 on @brumradio.com
Glad you like it, Sharon. Thanks for sharing the link. It’s a grainy image but a special photo. We’re standing in the hull of Laurel at the start of an adventure for me & my family. There are more photos in @alarumproductions.bsky.social #IDigCanals book which you may already have.
May 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Glad you like it, Sharon. Thanks for sharing the link. It’s a grainy image but a special photo. We’re standing in the hull of Laurel at the start of an adventure for me & my family. There are more photos in @alarumproductions.bsky.social #IDigCanals book which you may already have.
Thank you, Alison. It started well, with a visit from this fella.
May 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Thank you, Alison. It started well, with a visit from this fella.
New addition to the @scripthavenltd.bsky.social #Poetry shelves. My latest collection YOU ARE HERE delivered by hand today.“…the best account I have read of lockdown and its mixed legacies” Jo Bell; “…starkly beautiful” Emma Purshouse. Do pop in and bag yourself a copy! #bookshop #cafe #Worcester
April 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
New addition to the @scripthavenltd.bsky.social #Poetry shelves. My latest collection YOU ARE HERE delivered by hand today.“…the best account I have read of lockdown and its mixed legacies” Jo Bell; “…starkly beautiful” Emma Purshouse. Do pop in and bag yourself a copy! #bookshop #cafe #Worcester
Lots of reviews of YOU ARE HERE on my website. Here’s a reaction from poet, Tina Cole after my reading last Sunday: '...some really tough themes here - what a collection - so strong, and then to make us laugh too - excellent.' See me in Wolverhampton (and online) on Sun @pandemonialists.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Lots of reviews of YOU ARE HERE on my website. Here’s a reaction from poet, Tina Cole after my reading last Sunday: '...some really tough themes here - what a collection - so strong, and then to make us laugh too - excellent.' See me in Wolverhampton (and online) on Sun @pandemonialists.bsky.social
Lack of broadband meant a replacement venue for today’s Zoom gig. After a bit of experimentation, I had to decide between these two laptop supports. Which one of these do you think I chose?
April 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Lack of broadband meant a replacement venue for today’s Zoom gig. After a bit of experimentation, I had to decide between these two laptop supports. Which one of these do you think I chose?
This coming Saturday I’ll be reading extracts from YOU ARE HERE at this Offa’s Press Zoom event 5-6. Visit offaspress.co.uk/events/ for log-in details. #poetryreadings #onlineevent
April 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This coming Saturday I’ll be reading extracts from YOU ARE HERE at this Offa’s Press Zoom event 5-6. Visit offaspress.co.uk/events/ for log-in details. #poetryreadings #onlineevent
I'll be poetically Zooming with Michael Thomas and Tina Cole on Saturday 26 April 5pm for Offa's Press Virtual Voices. Do join us! offaspress.co.uk/events It's a pay-as-you-feel event.
April 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I'll be poetically Zooming with Michael Thomas and Tina Cole on Saturday 26 April 5pm for Offa's Press Virtual Voices. Do join us! offaspress.co.uk/events It's a pay-as-you-feel event.
Now available to buy here www.lapalpublications.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Now available to buy here www.lapalpublications.co.uk
My brand new collection of poetry and photographs is now on sale at The Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster.
April 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
My brand new collection of poetry and photographs is now on sale at The Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster.
YOU ARE HERE Is launched! Big thanks to the Eagle, Cookley for hosting & to all the lovely people who came along to listen and buy books. Kathy Gee was brilliant as guest poet & I know people had a good time because they told me 😁 The book will be available online very soon! #lockdownmemories #poems
April 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
YOU ARE HERE Is launched! Big thanks to the Eagle, Cookley for hosting & to all the lovely people who came along to listen and buy books. Kathy Gee was brilliant as guest poet & I know people had a good time because they told me 😁 The book will be available online very soon! #lockdownmemories #poems
It’s launch day!! All photos are mine except 3 - I’m grateful to the 3 artists who let me include their work. Sculptor, Penny Hardy wrote this: ‘‘…a very evocative, thoughtful and often funny account of those strange times we all lived through… I am so delighted to be woven in to your writing.’
April 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
It’s launch day!! All photos are mine except 3 - I’m grateful to the 3 artists who let me include their work. Sculptor, Penny Hardy wrote this: ‘‘…a very evocative, thoughtful and often funny account of those strange times we all lived through… I am so delighted to be woven in to your writing.’
This coming Sunday is launch day!! I wish I could say I’m having a nice calm week preparing for it, but life is manic at the moment. Anyway, my final blog post sharing a review - this time by Michael W Thomas - goes live at 9am today.
April 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
This coming Sunday is launch day!! I wish I could say I’m having a nice calm week preparing for it, but life is manic at the moment. Anyway, my final blog post sharing a review - this time by Michael W Thomas - goes live at 9am today.