Tag Archives: Nature Poetry

Words amongst Waterfalls

Posted on October 30, 2022 by thehaywriters

Article by Lily Rose King The Brecon Beacons are an abundant source of inspiration for any writer, with a secluded retreat into their magic bound to stir creativity. This was the outcome when fellow Hay writer, Beth Flynn, and myself, … Continue reading →

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Poems by our 2021 Prize Winners – Ojo Taiye, Stewart Roberts and Ange Grunsell

Posted on May 9, 2021 by thehaywriters

We are delighted to showcase some of the work by our 2021 Poetry Competition winners. Ange Grunsell secured Third Prize with a poem inspired by time spent olive picking in Palestine with the Zaytoun, a Community Interest Company and social … Continue reading →

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February 18th – Poetry Workshop with Lesley Saunders

Posted on February 2, 2020 by thehaywriters

***STOP PRESS*** The Deadline for The Hay Writers’ Circle Poetry Competition 2020 is Tuesday 17th March – Results will be announced in April. All our competitions are open to non-members for a small fee and your entry will be very welcome. Info on … Continue reading →

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Book Launch at The Poetry Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye

Posted on August 31, 2019 by thehaywriters

BOOK LAUNCH A magnificent night, a full house with standing room only and a fine compliment of poets reading from Seren Book’s publication Poems from the Borders. A huge thank you to Chris and Melanie Prince who hosed the event … Continue reading →

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New Poet Laureate & Poetry Winners

Posted on May 20, 2019 by thehaywriters

New Poet Laureate Chosen We are absolutely delighted to congratulate Simon Armitage on his appointment as Poet Laureate. Many of us Hay Writers have long admired his written work (heaving book shelves with signed copies are a testament to this), … Continue reading →

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Landscape, Memory and an Earthquake.

Posted on March 12, 2018 by thehaywriters

Landscape and Memory Workshop, 17th February 2018. with Dr Rhiannon Hooson. Hay Writer’s Circle felt extremely lucky to have Dr Rhiannon Hooson facilitate an all-day poetry workshop in the comfortable surrounds of Cusop Village Hall. The sold out event was … Continue reading →

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WORDS OF THE WEEK – The Hour of Frost – Poem ECvW

Posted on January 7, 2015 by thehaywriters

THE HOUR OF FROST. Savagely, in the Hour of Frost, Under a wintering Moon’s bite – The Night fissured, cracked clean across, Tearing Stars from their jagged flight And sealed them in the River’s skin All glist’ning white and frozen … Continue reading →

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