stewart carswell (he/him)
@stewartcarswell.co.uk
mostly poet | Earthworks (2021, Indigo Dreams) & Knots and branches (2016, Eyewear) | no writer, yet he writes | always be within reach of a forest
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...on a Sunday
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
...on a Sunday
Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.
Looking forward to this event on Saturday, when I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on poetry, landscape, and a certain forest.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Looking forward to this event on Saturday, when I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on poetry, landscape, and a certain forest.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
Great night last night at Gloucester Cathedral at their Evening of Remembrance Poetry, reading some of my own poems on the theme, plus a couple by FW Harvey. It was great to hear moving and inspirational poetry from a wide range of voices last night.
October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Great night last night at Gloucester Cathedral at their Evening of Remembrance Poetry, reading some of my own poems on the theme, plus a couple by FW Harvey. It was great to hear moving and inspirational poetry from a wide range of voices last night.
I've never had a poem title been called "dauntingly complex" before!
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
October 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I've never had a poem title been called "dauntingly complex" before!
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
Farewell Cambridgeshire, hello Forest! The long-promised house move has (finally) happened, and I'm now back home in the Forest of Dean. Here's some pictures from today of why I moved and what it's like here. DM or email me for more info.
September 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Farewell Cambridgeshire, hello Forest! The long-promised house move has (finally) happened, and I'm now back home in the Forest of Dean. Here's some pictures from today of why I moved and what it's like here. DM or email me for more info.
rainbows on the riverside
August 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
rainbows on the riverside
writing a poem
August 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
writing a poem
Life lessons from a bottle of whisky
August 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Life lessons from a bottle of whisky
choose your own adventure diversion
August 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
choose your own adventure diversion
I had a great night at CB1 Poetry last night! There was a good turn out, and it was great to do some Forest poems as well as test out some newer ones. Thanks to Angus, Trish and the team for keeping the show on the road, and thank you to Alice for the photos.
August 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I had a great night at CB1 Poetry last night! There was a good turn out, and it was great to do some Forest poems as well as test out some newer ones. Thanks to Angus, Trish and the team for keeping the show on the road, and thank you to Alice for the photos.
Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
July 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
there's a sculpture* out in the Forest of Dean near me which is literally a staircase in the woods, and your book reminds me of it
*now been decommissioned but i remember when it existed
*now been decommissioned but i remember when it existed
July 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
there's a sculpture* out in the Forest of Dean near me which is literally a staircase in the woods, and your book reminds me of it
*now been decommissioned but i remember when it existed
*now been decommissioned but i remember when it existed
Little Gidding
July 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Little Gidding
🎵 In the middle of Owl Street 🎵
July 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🎵 In the middle of Owl Street 🎵
There's something about the clouds tonight that makes it look like they're all coming THIS WAY
June 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
There's something about the clouds tonight that makes it look like they're all coming THIS WAY
Two events this week:
🍺 first up FUTURE KARAOKE Tuesday 6.30pm Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. Come along to hear poems inspired by Milton Brewery beers with @aruwriting.bsky.social
🪶 Then Thursday 7.30pm Ely last minute headline slot courtesy of FEN SPEAK
All free, all fab
🍺 first up FUTURE KARAOKE Tuesday 6.30pm Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. Come along to hear poems inspired by Milton Brewery beers with @aruwriting.bsky.social
🪶 Then Thursday 7.30pm Ely last minute headline slot courtesy of FEN SPEAK
All free, all fab
June 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Two events this week:
🍺 first up FUTURE KARAOKE Tuesday 6.30pm Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. Come along to hear poems inspired by Milton Brewery beers with @aruwriting.bsky.social
🪶 Then Thursday 7.30pm Ely last minute headline slot courtesy of FEN SPEAK
All free, all fab
🍺 first up FUTURE KARAOKE Tuesday 6.30pm Devonshire Arms in Cambridge. Come along to hear poems inspired by Milton Brewery beers with @aruwriting.bsky.social
🪶 Then Thursday 7.30pm Ely last minute headline slot courtesy of FEN SPEAK
All free, all fab
Footpath diversion as onions
June 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Footpath diversion as onions
Do not let this happen to you
May 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Do not let this happen to you
"All good things come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy."
~ Norman Maclean
~ Norman Maclean
May 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"All good things come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy."
~ Norman Maclean
~ Norman Maclean
Oops I saw too many birds
April 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oops I saw too many birds
early (chilly, misty) start for @bbs-birds.bsky.social early spring survey in Cambridgeshire. counted 31 species, including lots of greenfinches, a pair of cormorants flying over (patch first), and several deer
@cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
@cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
early (chilly, misty) start for @bbs-birds.bsky.social early spring survey in Cambridgeshire. counted 31 species, including lots of greenfinches, a pair of cormorants flying over (patch first), and several deer
@cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
@cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
however, the SECOND time you watch it, because you know what the film will be like, you enjoy it so much more and can appreciate its brilliance.
anyway, tonight I watched Orphée for the second time and it was FAB
anyway, tonight I watched Orphée for the second time and it was FAB
April 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
however, the SECOND time you watch it, because you know what the film will be like, you enjoy it so much more and can appreciate its brilliance.
anyway, tonight I watched Orphée for the second time and it was FAB
anyway, tonight I watched Orphée for the second time and it was FAB
