The Express and Star came to do a photo shoot for the Honorary Ambassadors of the Walsall Poetry Society at the Lindon Hotel, Walsall, West Midlands on the 25th March 2015. Organiser and founder of the society LaGrif Poet pulled together some of the Black Country's most talented poets, writers, etc and formed a group of honorary ambassadors. This follows an event that took place on World Poetry Day at Southcart Books, Walsall. Among the honorary ambassadors were Poet Laureate of Wednesbury Brendan Hawthorne, Ian Henery, Angela L. Garratt, Niven Smith, John Langford and Scott and Amy Carter, proprietors of Southcart Books and more.
Angela L. Garratt, says 'I am proud and privileged to be a part of something so amazing for the Black Country, furthermore I am so honoured to share this title with other exceptional and poets, musicians, writers.' She continues to say 'thank you to LaGriff for starting this wonderful society and helping us to show the world just how talented Walsall and the Black Country really is.' Niven Smith, singer-songwriter, said 'it was a wonderful opportunity to meet the local Councillor Claire Clews, writer Natalie John and other like minded people.' There will be poetry events taking place in and around the Walsall area, each off them with the intention to show the Black Country's talent for poetry and to bring the community together.
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AuthorI am the author of a book called Innocent Spirits, I write short Novella's and Short stories. I love to dabble with a bit of Poetry. All my stories are either Horror or paranormal Thrillers. I write poetry of all genres. Archives
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