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A Poet Comes Striding By: Simon Armitage CBE walks to Bellingham on Saturday 10 July |
| Posted on Tuesday, 29th June, 2010 |
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Although the love of poetry burns bright in many hearts, it is not often that major poets give readings in the small towns and villages along the Pennine Way. It is no wonder then that they are responding with enthusiasm to Simon Armitage’s request for help during this long walk which he is doing in the style of the old troubadours. Bellingham, a gateway to Northumberland National Park, is one of the places where plans have been laid to welcome Mr Armitage. The Heritage Centre has organised a reading on Saturday 10 July. A group of local musicians and singers will also entertain. The open-air event starts at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday 10 July in Station Yard, Woodburn Road, Bellingham, Northumberland. Visitors are advised to bring a seat or rug, a picnic and rainwear.
The main focus of the evening will be the reading by Simon Armitage. For many of the audience it will be the first time for them to hear him ‘live’. Also performing will be a talented array of local musicians, singers and a poet/rhymester. The line-up is Jessica and Martha Carr (fiddle and flute), Don Clegg (‘mouthie’ [i.e. harmonica] and ‘pomes’), Gwennie Fraser (Northumberland pipes), Stephen Fry (singer and concertina-player) and David McCracken (songs). The concert is free but Simon Armitage will pass around a hat ‘...and people can give me what they think I’m worth...’.
Full details are available from Bellingham Tourist Information Centre on (01434) 220 616.
Simon Armitage website: http://www.simonarmitage.com
Pennine Way website: http://www.penninewayassociation.co.uk
Further information: Seán Mac Nialluis: info@bellingham-heritage.org.uk
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