Helen Evans
@helen-evans.bsky.social
Poet, and facilitator of "Poems for the Path Ahead". Published by Mariscat Press, and HappenStance Press. www.helenevans.co.uk
Demelza Henderson and I will run a poetry and prayer weekend in Devon next March for @promotingretreats.org. A handful of places are left on 'Soaring on wings like eagles'. Details at promotingretreats.org/apr-spring-r...
PS: yes, I know my pic is of a buzzard, but I did say 'like' eagles :-)
PS: yes, I know my pic is of a buzzard, but I did say 'like' eagles :-)
Association for Promoting Retreats -
The Association for Promoting Retreats exists to encourage more people to go on retreat and to support the ministry of our member retreat houses and retreat leaders.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Demelza Henderson and I will run a poetry and prayer weekend in Devon next March for @promotingretreats.org. A handful of places are left on 'Soaring on wings like eagles'. Details at promotingretreats.org/apr-spring-r...
PS: yes, I know my pic is of a buzzard, but I did say 'like' eagles :-)
PS: yes, I know my pic is of a buzzard, but I did say 'like' eagles :-)
... and Nicole is reading at Uncut Poets in Exeter next week – I have the pleasure of reading alongside her – do come and join us!
This week, we're launching our latest poetry collection, Nicole Durman's 'Ghosts of Nightshifts Past'. By turns 'Stunning', 'Scintillating', 'Startling' and 'Compassionate', these are poems which might just change the way we think about nursing - and the nursed www.ditheringchaps.com/ghosts-of-ni...
Ghosts of Nightshifts Past — Dithering Chaps
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July 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
... and Nicole is reading at Uncut Poets in Exeter next week – I have the pleasure of reading alongside her – do come and join us!
This is too far away for me, sadly, but maybe not for you?
The wonderful Stav Poleg is running a 1-day class on ekphrastic poetry in Cambridge. I have signed up, but it needs more people to run. Only £40, a bargain!! I will be really disappointed if it doesn't happen ...
www.hillsroad.ac.uk/adult-educat...
www.hillsroad.ac.uk/adult-educat...
Writing Poetry in Response to Art course Summer School course,…
The Writing Poetry in Response to Art Summer School course, Cambridge, is suitable for both beginner writers and those with a little more experience.
www.hillsroad.ac.uk
July 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is too far away for me, sadly, but maybe not for you?
Do check out Gill Barr's new website – and keep an eye open for her excellent book (I can say that because I've had a sneak preview) – launching next month!
Delighted to have published my website. Have a look here. gillmbarr.wixsite.com/gillbarr
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Gill Barr poetry collection A Wide River Divides Us published by Cinnamon Press
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July 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Do check out Gill Barr's new website – and keep an eye open for her excellent book (I can say that because I've had a sneak preview) – launching next month!
Big thanks to Chrissy Banks and Matt Bryden for inviting me to read at Uncut Poets, Exeter, on Tuesday, July 29th, alongside Nicole Durman – the event starts at 7.30 and it would be lovely to see you there, Devon friends, if you can make it. Probably my last time at Uncut: a bittersweet occasion...
July 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Big thanks to Chrissy Banks and Matt Bryden for inviting me to read at Uncut Poets, Exeter, on Tuesday, July 29th, alongside Nicole Durman – the event starts at 7.30 and it would be lovely to see you there, Devon friends, if you can make it. Probably my last time at Uncut: a bittersweet occasion...
Welcome to Bluesky, @nawewriters.bsky.social!
Calling all writers who teach or facilitate creative writing! The call for proposals for presentations & workshops for the NAWE Online Conference 2025: Inspiring Writing in November is now open. Info bit.ly/3jgXMup D/L 31 May 2025 #creativewriting #writingineducation
July 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Welcome to Bluesky, @nawewriters.bsky.social!
How lovely to find this among my notifications! I've just been reading the feedback from our last poetry and prayer retreat – 'an exceptionally uplifting weekend', said one participant. Do come and join us in November at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social if you can - the link is on the shared post.
It's not too soon to book your place at a pre-Advent poetry and prayer retreat at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social from 21-23 Nov with @helen-evans.bsky.social and Demelza Henderson. Find out more on www.srpf.org.uk/events/ #prayer #poetry #retreat #advent
June 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
How lovely to find this among my notifications! I've just been reading the feedback from our last poetry and prayer retreat – 'an exceptionally uplifting weekend', said one participant. Do come and join us in November at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social if you can - the link is on the shared post.
Welcome to bluesky, @blacknorereview.bsky.social :-)
Proudly launching the new Black Nore Review account here on Bluesky. For submissions, head to blacknorereview.wordpress.com/submit/ #poetry
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April 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Welcome to bluesky, @blacknorereview.bsky.social :-)
Just in case anyone following me from One of the Other Places wants to check they've got the right Helen Evans – there are a lot of us around 🤷♀️
April 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Just in case anyone following me from One of the Other Places wants to check they've got the right Helen Evans – there are a lot of us around 🤷♀️
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New post on #Substack from @johnglenday.bsky.social
Robert Frost's Eyebrows – John Glenday on words, syllables and cadence.
#NorthSeaPoets #PoetryCommunity
Robert Frost's Eyebrows – John Glenday on words, syllables and cadence.
#NorthSeaPoets #PoetryCommunity
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New post on #Substack from @johnglenday.bsky.social
Robert Frost's Eyebrows – John Glenday on words, syllables and cadence.
#NorthSeaPoets #PoetryCommunity
Robert Frost's Eyebrows – John Glenday on words, syllables and cadence.
#NorthSeaPoets #PoetryCommunity
Reposted by Helen Evans
Introducing Poetry Fundamentals, a series of seven classes delivered weekly by members of the North Sea Poets. Starts 22nd April.
Get all the details and book your spot northseapoets.com/courses 🌊
Get all the details and book your spot northseapoets.com/courses 🌊
March 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Introducing Poetry Fundamentals, a series of seven classes delivered weekly by members of the North Sea Poets. Starts 22nd April.
Get all the details and book your spot northseapoets.com/courses 🌊
Get all the details and book your spot northseapoets.com/courses 🌊
"In a hard world, poetry can accompany us" Jere's the first post from #northseapoets on #substack... the poets starting a conversation...
#writingcommunity
#poetry
#blueskypoetry
#writingcommunity
#poetry
#blueskypoetry
March 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"In a hard world, poetry can accompany us" Jere's the first post from #northseapoets on #substack... the poets starting a conversation...
#writingcommunity
#poetry
#blueskypoetry
#writingcommunity
#poetry
#blueskypoetry
This looks amazing – John Glenday, Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson, and more – in a new #poetry venture. If you want to deepen your poetry practice or simply to learn from some of the best poets out there, follow @northseapoets.bsky.social to see what's on offer...
#writingcommunity
#northseapoets
#writingcommunity
#northseapoets
Deeply embedded in poetry lie honesty, respect, humility and concern for human and natural worlds.
I'm delighted to be a part of #NorthSeaPoets, offering online masterclasses, workshops and webinars to poets and readers.
#Poetry
northseapoets.com 🌊
Follow @northseapoets.bsky.social to learn more
I'm delighted to be a part of #NorthSeaPoets, offering online masterclasses, workshops and webinars to poets and readers.
#Poetry
northseapoets.com 🌊
Follow @northseapoets.bsky.social to learn more
March 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This looks amazing – John Glenday, Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson, and more – in a new #poetry venture. If you want to deepen your poetry practice or simply to learn from some of the best poets out there, follow @northseapoets.bsky.social to see what's on offer...
#writingcommunity
#northseapoets
#writingcommunity
#northseapoets
I'm delighted to see my poem 'Lent' published at the excellent Wild Court – my thanks to @reselby.bsky.social for choosing it. Great timing, too, the week before Ash Wednesday...
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‘Lent’: a poem by Helen Evans – Wild Court
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February 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I'm delighted to see my poem 'Lent' published at the excellent Wild Court – my thanks to @reselby.bsky.social for choosing it. Great timing, too, the week before Ash Wednesday...
wildcourt.co.uk/lent-a-poem-...
wildcourt.co.uk/lent-a-poem-...
Hey, @blackirispoetry.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Welcome!
February 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Hey, @blackirispoetry.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Welcome!
I've been really enjoying @poetrylondon.bsky.social under the editorship of Niall Campbell – if you're looking to subscribe to a new poetry magazine, this is one of the handful I'd strongly recommend...
It's nearly time for our Spring issue - so why not subscribe to Poetry London?
There is no better way to support the work we do.
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There is no better way to support the work we do.
poetrylondon.co.uk/subscriptions/
Subscriptions – Poetry London
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February 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I've been really enjoying @poetrylondon.bsky.social under the editorship of Niall Campbell – if you're looking to subscribe to a new poetry magazine, this is one of the handful I'd strongly recommend...
Thank you so much to @atriumpoetry.bsky.social for sharing this poem of mine with the world
February 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thank you so much to @atriumpoetry.bsky.social for sharing this poem of mine with the world
Thank you to @promotingretreats.bsky.social for ... promoting the retreat I'm co-leading in Oxfordshire this coming November – all the details are on the link
In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for @helen-evans, poet and retreat leader, and for all who seek refreshment with her. Book now for her pre-Advent retreat at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social from 21-23 Nov. All info on www.helenevans.co.uk/events #prayeroftheweek #retreat #poetry
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you to @promotingretreats.bsky.social for ... promoting the retreat I'm co-leading in Oxfordshire this coming November – all the details are on the link
Reposted by Helen Evans
Are you in urgent need of time to rest and/or pray? There are still a few places left for a Quiet Week at The Othona Community, West Dorset from 18-23 Feb. Book now on www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/events-listing #retreat #quiet #stillness #prayer
February 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Are you in urgent need of time to rest and/or pray? There are still a few places left for a Quiet Week at The Othona Community, West Dorset from 18-23 Feb. Book now on www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/events-listing #retreat #quiet #stillness #prayer
Reposted by Helen Evans
TEASER: Out 28/2/25.
February 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
TEASER: Out 28/2/25.
Reposted by Helen Evans
I wrote about writing and money (nothing new here): sonofabook.blogspot.com/2025/02/writ...
February 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I wrote about writing and money (nothing new here): sonofabook.blogspot.com/2025/02/writ...
Reposted by Helen Evans
The government’s outdated rhetoric is pitting nature against the economy, but the truth is they go hand in hand.
Our CEO sets the record straight. 👇
Our CEO sets the record straight. 👇
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The government’s outdated rhetoric is pitting nature against the economy, but the truth is they go hand in hand.
Our CEO sets the record straight. 👇
Our CEO sets the record straight. 👇
Thank you to the Diocese of Exeter for featuring my next Quiet Morning – February 11th in Exeter – in its Roots & Shoots newsletter. Still a handful of spaces available – please contact me to book.
January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you to the Diocese of Exeter for featuring my next Quiet Morning – February 11th in Exeter – in its Roots & Shoots newsletter. Still a handful of spaces available – please contact me to book.
Oh to be in Orkney now that John is there! Alas I will be at the other end of the UK but this will be wonderful – if you can go, go... John Glenday, poetry, Stromness – what's not to like.
January 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Oh to be in Orkney now that John is there! Alas I will be at the other end of the UK but this will be wonderful – if you can go, go... John Glenday, poetry, Stromness – what's not to like.
This lovely (and seasonal) haiku here from @clarebryden.bsky.social and Ink, Sweat & Tears – @helenivory.bsky.social – brightened up my day!
Ink Sweat And Tears have just published one of my haiku
how do I begin?
the song of a robin is
lost in the telling
#Haiku #Poetry #MicroPoetry #UKPoets
how do I begin?
the song of a robin is
lost in the telling
#Haiku #Poetry #MicroPoetry #UKPoets
Clare Bryden | Ink Sweat and Tears
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January 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This lovely (and seasonal) haiku here from @clarebryden.bsky.social and Ink, Sweat & Tears – @helenivory.bsky.social – brightened up my day!