2018 has come round fast! And some exciting events coming up!  here’s a list of those confirmed so far:

13th Feb  6-7pm I’ll be reading at the University of Kent at Canterbury as part of their Creative Writing and Reading Series.  Keynes College, KSCR, Expect some tall tales and new poetry!£2 on the door. Contact n.gaffield@kent.ac.uk

1st March in lovely Wales. Spring on the horizon!Poetry and Cello for St David’s day at the stunning Rhosygilwen Manor, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, SA43 2TW. A unique collaboration with leading local poets and acclaimed cellist Daniel Davies. I’ll be reading alongside, Kittie Belltree, Ron Geaves and Paul Steffan Jones. Tickets £8  Tel 01239 841389 http://rhosygilwen.co.uk

8th March see the 3rd POW!Thanet Festival celebrating International Womens’ Week. This festival has leapt from baby steps to a full-blown festival promoting women and offering a jam-packed programme of enlightening events and artists. With Creative Director Christina McQuaid at the helm and supported by a hard-working troupe, 2018 promises to be even more exciting. I’ll be in conversation with Jane Wenham-Jones and other women in an event organised by Broadstairs Lit, and running a workshop called Dress up and Write. The brochure will be out soon so will update this listing.  powfestival.com

And there’s more to come in April, with  Rockhoppers Poets Annie Butler, Mel Perry, Jackie Biggs and myself at Llandeilo Festival in April and more and more …