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at the Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinbugh, 16/11/22 – 6.30 – 7.30. I’ll be joined by soprano Mhairi Lawson and geologist Pat Corbett. https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/mountains-and-love/

My exhibition of poetry and stones from my six month Fellowship in the Earth Sciences department is open until March 2023 in the EarthArt Gallery, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol. It is open to the public on Wednesday afternoons from 2 – 5. All welcome.

Following a 6 month Fellowship in the Earth Sciences Department of the University of Bristol, I am having an opening event on the 30th September. Doors open at 6 pm. I have been working with scientists around the idea of Impact in relation to meteorites and volcanoes. All welcome. Eventbrite link for free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-tickets-420153820387

I am working in the Earth Sciences department of the University of Bristol as their current EarthArt Fellow. This involves collaborating with Professor Alison Rust and looking at ideas of impact and the Ries Nordlingen meteor crater in Germany.

My latest publication is Covid/Corvid (Broken Sleep Books) – sonnets that were co-authored with poet Penelope Shuttle. We will be launching the pamphlet in Falmouth on 20 March at the Bank. Morag Smith and Katrina Naomi will also be launching pamphlets on what promises to be an exciting evening of poetry. It will be great to see you there if you can come along.

Later this year I will be reading at Ledbury Festival and also tutoring at Moniack Mhor. Full details to follow soon.

Also, watch out for exciting news of a new, co-authored pamphlet coming out in the Autumn…..

On Thursday 20th May, I’ll be launching Tilted Ground. During the residency at the Lyell Centre I was in contact with geologists, the well being centre and also researching the heritage of Heriot Watt University. The book is a limited edition publication and I’m delighted to be able to invite you to the launch on the 20th May. at 6.30 pm.
I’ll be in conversation with Scottish Poetry Library Board member Patrick Corbett.
ffi and to book a ticket:  https://tinyurl.com/59b87cb4

Here’s a wee poem from the book:
pick up a pebble
    it
    will

hold you together    
    when nothing else
                            can

I am delighted to say that my new book has arrived. It is a limited edition (300) from my poet in residence post at the Lyell Centre, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Lots of stone and rock poems, and well-being poems too. If you would like a copy (10 + 2 for p&p) please email me at: alyson_hallett@yahoo.co.uk.

I’m delighted to say that I’ll be giving a poetry reading with Vicky Field and Penelope Shuttle as part of the fantastic https://stayathomefest.wordpress.com/programme/

– do get in touch if you are interested. Also, readings will be happening by zoom so please check here or FB if you are interested. Stay safe, stay well, much love to all. x

Wednesday 19 February, 2020 – St. James Wine Vaults, Bath, 7.30. Reading with Rose Flint. Open mic slots.

Wednesday 25 March, 2020. A candlelit reading from LZRD with Penelope Shuttle at Waterstones in Canterbury. Victoria Field will also be reading.

Monday 6 April, 2020. Reading from LZRD with Penelope Shuttle in Glastonbury. 7.45 – 9.45, Cordis Mundi, Bove Town BA6 8JG.

Thursday 23 April, 2020. Reading from LZRD with Penelope Shuttle at the Poetry Cafe, London. Jenny Mitchell and Paul McGrane will also be reading and there will be 5 open mic slots.