Class of Dave

18/02/2026

This will be most excellent on Saturday evening - and tickets are free!

03/01/2026

Something for adults and young people too. Workshop dates to be announced soon!

My Name Is Eden is poised to enter its creative engagement phase! We are currently finalising the dates and venues for our Phase 1 workshops which will take place between January 26th & February 21st. If you're interested in attending one or more of the workshops, drop us a message here or email Dave via the poster 🙂

28/07/2025

The fabulous Ann Grant, host extraordinaire of Verbalise is giving a talk tomorrow at the The Armitt : Museum, Gallery, Library - not just a talk though - a bit of poetry, a bit of joining in with some writing and a bit of a guitar putting in an appearance too, so I hear. Can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon!

Armitt Talk Series: How to write to feel better with Ann Grant
Tuesday 29th July
2-3:30pm
£6

In this talk local poet Ann Grant who lives with MS (multiple sclerosis) will share her writing process, prompts and practical tips for using creative writing to help you feel better.

For more information and to book tickets follow- https://tinyurl.com/486kzru5

05/10/2024

Very pleased to be promoting this fabulous evening with poet and novelist Katie Hale, Penrith Writers and The Hedgehog Bookshop, Penrith, supported by Westmorland and Furness Libraries.

Take to the stage to read your own work or simply come along to listen, enjoy and support us.

Tickets (and reading slots) available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1036800005727?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please feel free to share!

03/09/2024

Super pleased to be featuring as one of the poets in the Morecambe Poetry Festival Anthology this year. Very much looking forward to attending this superb gathering of stellar names and, with Open Mic opportunities, there's a chance for the rising stars to join the constellation too. Perhaps some of my writer friends might be there for a pint and a poem? :D

Weekend passes and single event tickets are still available, the main events running from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September.

Thanks to Matt Panesh for all the organising!

19/07/2024

It's competition time!

I'm giving out 4 free 2-hour workshops as the next school year gets going in September.

Draws will take place at 4pm on the following dates and your prize can be delivered at any time after the announcement:

- September 16th
- October 1st
- November 1st
- December 1st

To enter, just let me know your name and school/group via DM or if you prefer, leave a message under this post.

For Cumbria, the prize includes my travel to you. Outside Cumbria, you'll pay travel expenses only. All non-winning schools will be kept in the hat for the next draw.

Any shares will be much appreciated, but you don't have to!