York Litfest fundraiser with Pete Morgan

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Renowned York-based poet Pete Morgan has agreed to headline a fundraiser in aid of York Literature Festival.

Pete Morgan, a professional poet, was born in 1939 in Leigh, Lancashire, and now lives in York. At 16, he was living alone in London – sticking his anonymous poems to the trees on Hampstead Heath. Two years later, he was serving as an infantry platoon commander in West Germany. In 1964, he became a pacifist and resigned his commission. He moved to Edinburgh and began to publish his poems and give public readings. His collections include The Grey Mare Being the Better Steed (1973), The Spring Collection (1979), One Greek Alphabet (1980), A Winter Visitor (1983) and 'August Light' (2009).

The event will take place on National Poetry Day, October 8th.

A full supporting line-up includes prize-winning and published York writers, including Oz Hardwick, Dave Gough, Rose Drew, Pauline Kirk, Lizzi Linklater, Catherine Heinemeyer, Andy Humphrey and Alison Yates.

The night will raise funds for the 2010 York Literature Festival, following City of York Council's decision in August not to be involved in the annual event. A voluntary group has been set up to guide the festival and ensure it continues.

A licensed bar will be open during the evening.

Price: £10.00

Time: 7:30pm