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Josephine Lay
@josephinelay.bsky.social
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Poet & writer. BA & MA Creative English
3 collections most recent
'A Quietus'
Debut Novel 'Creating Stanley'
Dir of Ops of the Gloucestershire Poetry Society 2020 - 2023
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Just a quick but sober thought for today.

The very rich are now the cuckoos of our societ, and we are the poor adult birds who work constantly to feed their ever open beaks. 🙃
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Our lineup for Poetry From the Edge is stunning - it includes #MarvinThompson @josephinelay.bsky.social and now #LilyRedWood. Huge thanks to @blackeyespub.bsky.social for sponsoring this exciting event. Read more and tickets here
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampo...
April 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Gloucester library poetry cafe is on Tuesday 25th March 12.30 till 2.00pm. Iris Anne Lewis will be this month's feature poet.
Join udxand share a poem in our open mic. 😃
March 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampo...
March 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Gloucester library poetry cafe is on Tuesday 25th March 12.30 till 2.00pm. Iris Anne Lewis will be this month's feature poet.
Join udxand share a poem in our open mic. 😃
March 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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#MarvinThompson is one of the acclaimed poets we have lined up for you at @cheltpoetfest.bsky.social - thank you sponsors #BlackEyesPublishingUk @josephinelay.bsky.social On May 8 we offers some edgy, exciting and fiercely original poetry in a lovely setting.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampo...
February 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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We are so excited to welcome Dzifa Benson to Cheltenham Poetry Festival's December 2nd online lounge. Dzifa will be reading from her long-awaited debut, Monster.

Tickets from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampo...

Also reading will be @alicestainer.bsky.social Alice Stainer
"Dzifa Benson and Alice Stainer Plus Open Mic" at Online
Tickets are now available for Dzifa Benson and Alice Stainer Plus Open Mic at Online, Online on Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Here are 5 poets to follow #poetsOnBluesky
for today
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@MartinFigura.bsky.social

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November 16, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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Next week at Cheltenham Poetry Festival Online:
16 poets including: Julia Webb, Julie Stevens, Jinny Fisher, Nicola Warwick, Chris Hemingway, Marcelle Newbold, Dave Wakely, & Sue Johns

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampo...

@julwe1.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @davewakely.bsky.social
"Cheltenham Poetry Festival November Fundraising Party (open mic)" at Online
Tickets are now available for Cheltenham Poetry Festival November Fundraising Party (open mic) at Online, Online on Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Pleased to have landed in bluesky
Still trying to navigate & find friends #poetsOnBluesky
November 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM