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RBS Talks - Dava Sobel

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2012 Dreams
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Works in various media exploring the themes of courage, determination, equality and inspiration embodied in the Paralympic Games, by children from the borough of Richmond.
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14 Jun30 Sep From Jun 14, Tue–Sat 1pm–5.30pm, Sun 2pm–5.30pm, ends Sep 30 The Stables Gallery, Twickenham
Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles
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Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
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2 Jun 8pm The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Book Launch: Colin Poole and Tawona Sithole
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Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.
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31 May 6.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Cracking On: Picnic Poetry
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A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone, Helena Nelson, Sheila Templeton and Margaret Wood. Bring or buy a sandwich and meet on the back green of An Clachan café in Kelvingrove Park. Booking is essential.
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11 Jul Noon An Clachan, Glasgow
The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards
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The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
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16 Jun
(Over-9s only) 11am
Harmony Garden, Melrose
The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman
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Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and songs as well as a look at the publication of the Kilmarnock Edition and Burns’ career as an exciseman. Part of Booked! Festival of Words.
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31 May 7.30pm Dumbarton Library, Dumbarton
Earth, Water, Wind, Sky
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Paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and poetry inspired by the River Severn and the path it takes through the Gloucestershire countryside.
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6 May30 Dec From May 4, Tue–Sun 11am–late, ongoing The Old Passage, Gloucester
Explore Nature Through Poetry
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David Betteridge leads an exploration of nature in all its vigour and variety, and how it has been recorded in verse. Part of the West End Festival.
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7 Jun 2pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Féile na Gaeilge Glaschú: Oíche na Scriobhneoirí – Writers Night
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Writers from the writers’ group Ciorcal Scríbhneoireachta Gaoth Dobhair, from the Donegal Gaeltacht, visit Scotland together for the first time and read from their collection of poems and short stories go dtí an lá ban, joined by local Gaelic writers. There's also music from musicians native to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
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9 Jun 7.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Glasgow Poetry Book Group
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An informal discussion where all are welcome.
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30 May 7.30pm
This time the group discusses two poetry pamphlets: Maitreyahandhu's The Bond and Christy Ducker's Armour.
CCA, Glasgow
In Your Own Time
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Poets from Newcastle's Northern Poetry workshop, including Dundee's own WN Herbert, read from their new anthology. There's a free glass of wine on offer too.
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9 Jun 1.30pm Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Inky Fingers Open Mic
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A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
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26 Jun 8pm
24 Jul 8pm
The Third Door, Edinburgh
Laughing at the Clock: Aonghas MacNeacail
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Reading to celebrate Aonghas MacNeacail's 70th birthday and the launch of his new poetry collection.
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6 Jun 6.30pm Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
A Literary Parade
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Writers Pat Byrne, Jim Carson, Josianne Azzopardi Mamo and Mo Blake, all participants in Glasgow Uni's prestigious MLitt programme, perform poetry and prose to entertain and intrigue. Part of the West End Festival.
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13 Jun 7pm University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Locating the Nest
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Words (by poet Tom Pow), images (by printmaker Hugh Bryden) and sculptures (by craft-artist Lizzie Farey) exploring the idea of the nest.
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15 May22 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Magic Carpet Cabaret
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A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
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1 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
The Mirror and the Inkwell
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Launch of a chapbook brimming with work by members of the Spring Tides Poetry Group.
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31 May 6.30pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen
Night of Burns
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Songs and poems celebrating Burns, with a special rendition of Tam O'Shanter at the very pub to inspire the poem. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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1 Jun 8pm Tam O'Shanter Inn, Ayr
Open Mike Cafe
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Bring an instrument, sing a song or recite a poem at this open mic afternoon.
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2 Jun 12.30pm Dalswinton Village Hall, Dalswinton
Poetry & Coffee
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Monthly morning poetry readings.
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7 Jun 10am Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Poetry at Books and Beans
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Monthly poetry gathering which features the occasional book launch, open floor session and special guest.
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31 May 6.30pm
28 Jun 6.30pm
26 Jul 6.30pm
Books and Beans, Aberdeen
Poets and Pans: A Tapestry of Poets
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Collaborative poetry performance event bringing together the skills of three different writers' groups. An array of local poets are presided over by host Colin Will. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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3 Jun 1pm Prestoungrange Gothenburg, Prestonpans
Poets and Pints
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Relax with a drink and enjoy local poets. Part of Cumnock Music Festival.
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14 Jun 8pm Mercat Hotel, Cumnock
Pressure Valve
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Weekly open mic session for poetry, music and spoken word.
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20 May24 Jun Sun 8pm The Pear Tree House, Edinburgh
Reading Allowed
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A monthly evening of storytelling and poetry reading.
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8 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

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