It was Race Day in Chester in Saturday as we came together at Retreat House Chester for the more gentle pursuit of the poetic spirit. Poetry and spirituality inhabit a common landscape. Derek Walcott, whose poem Love after Love was amongst those we read, has said, ‘I never separated the writing of poetry from prayer.…it […]
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Oct20Sat10:00 am Pathways Through the Page @ Gladstone's LibraryPathways Through the Page @ Gladstone's LibraryOct 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pmThis workshop will explore the creative possibilities of therapeutic writing pathways through challenging times. It will equip those who professionally help others, and who may also want to look after their own well-being. The day[...]
