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Birthday Treat 2: London for Sierra Ferrell & Nina Hamnett

We had a wonderful trip to London to see the magical unmatchable talent that is Sierra Ferrell in Kentish Town and I also ran off for a sneak peak at Nina Hamnett's wonderful new green room at Tate Britain, getting there early (as the doors opened), I had the room and Nina all to myself. I've long had a fascination with Nina, and my poetry on her has been published in Poetry Wales  and been read at events with Celine's Soho Salon at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery.  I also featured her in a tour organised with Literature Wales in London many years ago now... and I am currently working on a longer project featuring Nina, her art and her life. The sea, the sea, the sea Is such a salty, magic place If you find yourself goin' under You'll remember the taste The waves, the waves, the waves How they're puttin' out my flame Woah, that's okay, I should be more tame
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Birthday Treat 1: Dark & Twisties

Started my birthday slightly early with the fabulous Dark & Twisties at Down By Here in Swansea tonight, thanks lovelies, a treat of a gig.
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Photo Blog: Daytripping

Daytripping to Llanidloes and back…
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The New Elysium is Open!

It was an absolute joy to be in Swansea for the opening of the new Elysium Gallery art centre in the city centre, I'm so proud of Jon and Dan and the team who have all worked so hard on this, and over the preceding years and many, many venues...  It was lovely to see friends old and new there and nose around the open studios. Do go along and use the cafe, go to events, see the shows... I will be getting involved with some literary things there in the future too... Andre Stitt – Estateless continues at the new space on Belle Vue Way. Music continues at the old venue, now called Down by Here but still programmed by Scott, who is putting on some class acts.
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Bardic Books Gig: Ben Wildsmith & Crystal Jeans

Bardic Books wrote: ' What a fantastic night with the most amazing company: Ben Wildsmith- Guitar/Vocals and Crystal Jeans, chatting about their unputdownable new books ‘Whose Song to Sing’ and ‘Blueprints,’ followed by a superb performance from Ben on guitar and vocals. It really doesn’t get much better than this! Thank you both from the heart, and thanks to the top audience and to Susie Wildsmith Parthian Books Calon Books and my lovely pal Daphne King for helping put it all together. Diolch o galon!
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The Rialto's Nature and Place poetry competition longlist

C ongratulations to Natalie Ann Holborow, Emily Vanderploeg and Ness Owen, who were all longlisted in The Rialto's Nature and Place Poetry Competition 2026 .
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Courtney Marie Andrews in Cardiff

Gorgeous gig at Clwb tonight: Courtney Marie Andrews promoting her wonderful new album Valentine ... 'It's a scary world full of cons and clowns Lot of bad people who will tear you down Not me, no way Only wanna hear you play...' Listen: https://youtu.be/F21DAOD7Ifc?si=MRFAeBOcKH5qAie5
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