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Lucy English

@lucyenglish.bsky.social

Spoken word poet, novelist, poetry filmmaker. Professor of Creative Enterprise, co-director of Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival. Loves trees. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0034P8U64 https://canceralleyproject.com https://thebookofhours.org

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Due to illness next week’s Poetry Film Club has been cancelled 😒 We will show these films again as soon as we can.

20.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#DickensClub - of interest!
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20.02.2026 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Authors Talk: Mr & Mrs Charles Dickens: Her Story This talk is free to attend.Β There is a lot of demand for this talk, so please only book an onsite ticket if you are sure you can attend.Β Wednesday 18th March at 2pm (UK time).Β  Book IN-PERSON tickets...

Annie Elliot is talking about her new novel 'Mr and Mrs Charles Dickens' at the Charles Dickens museum on 18th March. This event is in person and online. Annie's novel restores Kate Dickens to history as more than a famous author’s discarded wife dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-ev...

19.02.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@literatureworks.bsky.social @bathspauni.bsky.social

12.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Poetry Film Club on Tuesday 24th February at the John Sebastian LIghtship. Poetry Film Club is the place to watch and discuss poetry film! All are welcome 7pm. Tickets on the door or from Headfirst.

See you there! ❀️❀️❀️

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/joh...

12.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We’re delighted to be able to chat to @sophiedumont.bsky.social at our eARTh Spotlight 27 Jan about her new poetry collection β€˜Sculling’ β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

22.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re delighted to be able to chat to @sophiedumont.bsky.social at our eARTh Spotlight 27 Jan about her new poetry collection β€˜Sculling’ β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

22.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to be invited to eARTh Spotlight, chaired by @bathspauni.bsky.social Professors @penahay.bsky.social and @lucyenglish.bsky.social πŸ’š

Online, free, 12-1pm, Jan 27th

Bring a cuppa. Wear your slippers.

Tickets and info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/onl...

21.01.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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My novel β€˜The Ice Maiden’ is now available as a paperback on Amazon. πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ’—πŸ₯°

When Claire is sent to Novosibirsk to catalogue artefacts she believes that the Ice Maiden, A Bronze Age Princess whose remains were found in the Altai mountains, has compelled her to undertake an impossible task.

16.12.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poetry Film Club at John Sebastian Lightship Our first meeting of 2026 will feature poetry films that take different approaches. Six poetry films, plenty of discussion! Β£4.50 (or Β£5 pay-on-the-door) Poetry Film Club is a lively, bi-monthly eve...

We have a great line-up of poetry films to see and discuss next month in Bristol at the Poetry Film Club. Tuesday February 24th 7.30 ❀️❀️
Thanks to Curtis Brown, Bett Butler & JoΓ«l Dilley, Craig Martin Getz, Lucy English/ Outlier Moving Pictures.
Tickets Β£5 from hdfst.uk/e145504

19.01.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sculling
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Sophie Dumont

Sculling Blue book cover inc. hand making a line drawing Sophie Dumont

eARTh Spotlight with poet and writer Sophie Dumont w. @lucyenglish.bsky.social
27 Jan. 2026 πŸ’š
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...

17.12.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

So looking forward to chatting about my debut collection β€˜Sculling’, my connection to the River Avon and sharing poems. 12noon, Jan 27th, online and free!

Thank you to @bathspauni.bsky.social’s @penahay.bsky.social and @lucyenglish.bsky.social for the invite. πŸ’™

20.12.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poetry Film Club is back! Tuesday 24th February at The John Sebastian Light Ship Bristol 7pm. With a selection of films showing different approaches to poetry filmmaking. Find out how you can submit films for our future screenings here: www.poetryfilmlive.com/bristol-night

05.01.2026 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Poetry Film Club is back! Tuesday 24th February at The John Sebastian Light Ship Bristol 7pm. With a selection of films showing different approaches to poetry filmmaking. Find out how you can submit films for our future screenings here: www.poetryfilmlive.com/bristol-night

05.01.2026 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@sophiedumont.bsky.social

19.12.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My novel β€˜The Ice Maiden’ is now available as a paperback on Amazon. πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ’—πŸ₯°

When Claire is sent to Novosibirsk to catalogue artefacts she believes that the Ice Maiden, A Bronze Age Princess whose remains were found in the Altai mountains, has compelled her to undertake an impossible task.

16.12.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s tonight! πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ Poetry Film Club at the John Sebastian Lightship Bristol 7pm πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌβ™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

18.11.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Next Tuesday in Bristol! Poetry Film Club. All are welcome πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌβ™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

14.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poetry Film Club. Tuesday 18th November 7pm at the John Sebastian Lightship, Bristol. A special evening on the theme of Methods and Approaches with the first UK screening of β€˜Forever Chemicals’, a collaboration between Lucy English and @outlierpics.bsky.social
Tickets on the door.

07.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

@movingpoems.bsky.social @outlierpics.bsky.social @lyrafest.com

07.11.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poetry Film Club. Tuesday 18th November 7pm at the John Sebastian Lightship, Bristol. A special evening on the theme of Methods and Approaches with the first UK screening of β€˜Forever Chemicals’, a collaboration between Lucy English and @outlierpics.bsky.social
Tickets on the door.

07.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Join us for our eARTh Spotlight on 28 October with the amazing Amanda Tuke and my wonderful co-chair @lucyenglish.bsky.social

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...

21.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@amandatuke.bsky.social

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28 October 12-1pm. Free. eARTh Spotlight: with Amanda Tuke 28

Amanda will be talking about her forthcoming publication 'Wild Pavements' and about being an urban naturalist.

She is an associate lecturer @bathspauni.bsky.social

Book your ticket here.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...

20.10.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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28 October 12-1pm. Free. eARTh Spotlight: with Amanda Tuke 28

Amanda will be talking about her forthcoming publication 'Wild Pavements' and about being an urban naturalist.

She is an associate lecturer @bathspauni.bsky.social

Book your ticket here.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...

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It's next week!
Poetry Film Festival Saturday 18th October on the John Sebastian Lightship, Bathurst Basin, Bristol 11am-9pm.
Selected Poetry Films from the International Competition. Celtic poetry films, plus artist and filmmaker Jane Glennie.
Tickets: poetryfilmfestival.eventbrite.co.uk

08.10.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

@literatureworks.bsky.social @applesandsnakes.bsky.social @lyrafest.com

12.10.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Saturday πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰18th October in Bristol on The John Sebastian Lightship! We are working hard on the final touches to bring you a fabulous Poetry Film Festival.

Full programme, map and link to tickets here: www.poetryfilmlive.com/festival

12.10.2025 05:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@literatureworks.bsky.social

08.10.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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