John Irving Clarke
NEWS & EVENTS
It's all happening round these parts; the literary scene shows a healthy pulse with the 2012 Autumn series of Red Shed Readings about to take place as well as a Wakefield Lit Fest. In addition, the Black Horse Poets keep trotting on the last Tuesday of every month in Henry Boons, Westgate, Wakefield. 7-9pm.
Poetry Party at the Orangery
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As a curtain raiser to the new Red Shed Readings season and a contribution to the Wakefield Lit Fest all of the usual favourites gather together at the Orangery in Wakefield: an open mic, the silly competition, a list of featured writers to make you swoon: Jimmy Andrex, John Irving Clarke, Matthew Stoppard, Laura Potts, Adele Cairns, Emma Decent and Jane Steele plus musical contributions from Rich Cairns as well as Jacqui Wicks's Ukelele Band, don't miss this one!

SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER. 7.30pm THE ORANGERY
Red Shed Readings
Julie Mellor
The new season opens with prize-winning poet, Julie Mellor as well as all of the usual features.
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Thursday 4th October. 7.30pm The Red Shed. £4/£2
Red Shed Readings​
Matthew Stoppard
Derbyshire's finest purveyor of green vinyl and quality poetry appears as November's main guest. Catch him now as he's destined for great things.

Thursday 8th November. 7.30pm The Red Shed. £4/£2
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Red Shed Readings​
Ian McMillan
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No introductions necessary, the Bard of Barnsley appears at the Red Shed with Laura Potts in support as well as a musical surprise. What a night in prospect. Please note the change in date.

Tuesday 4th December 7.30pm The Red Shed £6/£4​
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Book Fest at Mocca Moocho​
Readings and Book Stall at Mocca Moocho cafe, Wakefield
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Authors read and make their pitch. Come along and enjoy the readings, fine coffee and cake. What better way is there to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Sunday 2nd December. 1- 4pm. Mocca Moocho cafe, Cross Square, Wakefield.
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