Poetry
Patch:
Time to put down
the spade, take off the boots, slip into a fine cocktail and savour the poetry
of gardens, plants and nature.
Shamshad Khan
recently transplanted from Levenshulme across Manchester , but is still blooming, Shamshad
has a collection Megalomaniac,
her poems are widely anthologised and she has performed on local and national
radio.
John Calvert is an
escapee from Accrington who put down roots in this part of Manchester . He runs Hard Rain, a poetry
workshop group with guests and performances at Thairish from 6pm on the last
Monday every month.
Helen Clare arrived
on the wind over a decade ago and is now established in Levenshulme, Helen
started her professional life as a Biology teacher. She has released a
collection Mollusc and a pamphlet Entomology.
As a finale,
Levenshulme resident and acclaimed singer-songwriter Claire Mooney will sing
two garden inspired songs, which she has written especially for the garden
festival.
The ticket price of
£10 includes a Buttery botanical cocktail.
Booking in advance
recommended.