Forget February fourteenth, select the seventeenth to consider affairs of the art of poetry. Romantic fools, or foolish romantics might focus on the heart as a theme at Write Out Loud Marsden at Marsden library on Wednesday 17 February, at 7.30pm. Up to you. Come and share with us your own words or your favourite poems in this friendly, welcoming event, hosted by Julian Jordon. There’s no microphone, no stage, no stress; just a group of like-minded folks eager to read and/or listen. Entry is a requested £2 donation. Free tea/coffee/biscuits. We thank Kirklees Libraries and Diane Green for tirelessly supporting this event. More details and Map

Julian will be away for March and April, so we are looking for a volunteer or volunteers to run the event in his absence. Email Julian at julian@bloomingmedia.co.uk if you can help.