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POETRY MEMORIAL FOR DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA – Call for poems
It’s hard to believe that almost two years have passed since the Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered, but 16th October will mark the second anniversary of her death. A fierce critic of the political establishment in Malta, … Continue reading
Suspension of UK Parliament, August 2019 (1)
Yesterday (28th August) Boris Johnson asked the Queen to suspend Parliament and she agreed. Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) and Jo Swinson (Lib-Dem) sent letters to the Queen asking her to refuse BJ’s request but they were too late; she had already … Continue reading
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Tagged Abingdon Green, Arlene Foster, Boris Johnson, Brexit, De Valera, Downing Street, Gina Miller, Jeremy Corbyn, Jo Swinson, Joanna Cherry, John Bercow, Michael Collins, Nicky Morgan, Nicola Sturgeon, Offred, Parliament Square, People's Vote, Philip Hammond, Privy Council, Prorogation of Parliament, Queen's Speech, Scottish Independence, Theresa May
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“Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light” at The National Gallery (London)
The Sorolla exhibition in the National Gallery (London) stunned me. I didn’t know enough to have expectations, and then found myself in front of immense canvasses that spilled light and colour into the gallery. My absolute favourite was this one: … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Joaquin Sorolla, National Gallery (London), National Gallery of Ireland
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CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Wednesday March 6th @ Toner’s (Baggot Street) at 7:30 pm
Here’s a small break in tradition: this blog doesn’t usually advertise events in advance (or ever) – but this event is different. The Freedom to Write Campaign group is organising an (almost) International Women’s Day Reading, hosted by Staccato Literary … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Freedom of Speech, Readings
Tagged Banshee Literary Journal, Celia de Fréine, Fighting Words, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Write Campaign, Frontline Defenders, HADEEL BUQRAIS, International Women’s Day, Irish Pen, Irish Writers Centre (sic), Laura Cassidy, Lauren Foley, Lisa Harding, Maria McManus, NURCAN BAYSAL, PEN International, Staccato Literary Salon, Toner's Pub, Tracey Gallagher, WORD
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The Foundling Museum, Brunswick Square (London)
The Foundling Museum on London’s Brunswick Square is a treat to visit. We’ve been there twice in the last few months and on both occasions we nearly had the place to ourselves. Which seems like a point in its favour, … Continue reading
BREXIT (The night Theresa May’s deal was voted down)
Reuters reports today that there are plans afoot to move the Royal Family out of London if things turn sour I didn’t intend to blog about Brexit, but this jogged my memory. We were in London in the middle of … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Soubry, Boris Johnson, Brexit, David Davis, Jo Cox, John Bercow, Laura Kuenssberg, Leave, Michael Gove, People's Vote, Remain, Theresa May
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Contemporary Turner? Katie Paterson & JMW Turner at Turner Contemporary Gallery, Margate
“A place that exists only in moonlight” – Katie Paterson and JMW Turner (26th January – 6th May 2019) What a surprise it was to find the Turner Contemporary Gallery. I have to admit, the seafront at Margate looked fairly forlorn … Continue reading
