Poet and photographer Robert Norbury will be standing in as compere at Write Out Loud Marsden on Wednesday 18 February, in what is hoped to be a “transatlantic special”. There are plans for a live link-up during the evening with regular host and Write Out Loud’s founder, Julian Jordon, who is in Washington at the moment. Robert says Wednesday’s theme will be “pies”. Entry is a £2 donation to this open-floor event, starting at 7.30pm at Marsden library, open to all to read a poem, your own or a favourite. It’s also open to short story tellers, singer/songwriters,  and beginners are encouraged. More details and map