Firstly, apologies for the delay, it has been a while since
I’ve updated this, but time has certainly been flying by!
Having lived in Stony for a month now, I’m beginning to get
used to the local ways and customs. So, it’s probably high time to cut down the
beer consumption and try to focus on the writing and performing, always a
challenge when there’s such vibrant life all around you!
Since appearing and
reading at Stony Library on the 1st September, dedicated to the
children of the library, I also visited for a fantastic talk on the life and
achievements of Mary Woolstencraft on the 11th, right before heading
off to Scribal Gathering over at The Crown.
More recently I’ve ventured a little further afield, to
Northampton on the 24th to see a local friend storm it at a comedy gig,
then off to an open mic in London’s Brick Lane on the 25th. Then on
Thursday to the fantastic Sunset Lounge sessions in Newport Pagnell. A great
week of fantastic entertainment, but the latter probably trumps the others, fantastic
musicians, friendly audience and a charismatic and welcoming host. This is
highly recommended for new or established performers, and anyone looking for an
entertaining night out that’s not too far away.
Coming up, well it’s National Poetry Day on Thursday 4th
October, and plans are afoot to have some poets reading/performing in Central
Library between 6.30 and 7.30. Organised by Mark Niel, it looks like there’s a
nice spread of personalities to come and see and listen to.
Also in the works is a busking stage at the Stony Lights
Switch on, on 1st December. There is a search for performers wanting
to take part, and I, amongst others will be commemorating the 50th
Anniversary of Stony’s Christmas Lights.
And of course, there’s also the planning for the next Stony
Words festival, from 19 - 27 January 2013, which will include the next Bardic
Trials on the 22nd, which will again be held at The Crown.
The end of the year is in our sights, but
there’s still so much more on the calendar to enjoy and take part in. I hope to
be back a little sooner next time. Until then, please visit this site for all things Stony: http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Buckinghamshire/Milton-Keynes/MK11
