BBC Radio Manchester Reports From Thairish On Dangerous Bikes

BBC Radio Manchester reported on dangerous and nuisance bikes today. Reporter Emily Wolstencroft interviewed Levenshulme residents in Thairish café including LCA Secretary Jeremy Hoad.

You can hear the report on iPlayer (44 minutes into the programme, repeated at 2h12m).

Listen on iPlayer HERE

Hard Rain Poetry Evening

Monday
25th January 2016“The Monkey’s Mask”

Hard Rain Poetry 

Thairish (Isis) Café, 910 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 (near Albert Road)

 

6pm- 8pm: Poetry/ creative writing workshop

The workshop is a chance to write poems and tell stories. A safe space to share ideas and creativity. No writing experience necessary. The workshop will be led by Shamshad Khan using extracts from the mystery verse novel “The Monkey’s Mask” by the provocative Australian writer Dorothy Porter.

 

8pm -10pm: Poetry sharing and Open mic*

Start the new year with a mood of bravery and sharing. Come and listen to local talent and share your own poems or read out extracts from your favourite authors.

 

*Open mic: this is an opportunity to share your own poems. Poems and stories by your favourite writers (dead or alive) are also very welcome.

 

Offers to be guest poet and help with setting up, delivery and clearing up would be appreciated.

 

Everyone welcome, no writing experience necessary

Musicians very welcome

A FREE event

Sessions run on the last Monday of every month (except December)

Hard Rain Poetry is a voluntary community project which encourages local creative expression.

 

“…the ‘deepest’ poetry workshop and readings I’ve been at for ages. Such an extraordinary group of characters, and so much wisdom, kindness, wildness and fine writing and reading. Very caring, open atmosphere.” Adam Strickson (guest poet)

 

“It really is a friendly and stimulating atmosphere… a diverse range of poets/writers from different cultures…. a welcoming and patient approach to all learners/poets and makes them feel comfortable to express themselves freely..” Sabbi (artist, participant/audience)

Supported by The Thairish Café (formerly ISIS café)

Twitter: HERE (the tweet will take you to the Tumblr:) 

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For more information on how to get involved contact shamshad on shamshadkhan27@gmail.com or call on 07786816173

Hard Rain Poetry Night

Hard Rain Poetry will be meeting on Monday 24th May at Thairish Cafe (910 Stockport Road).

Special guest Okey Nzelu.

18.00 Workshop

20.00 Open Mic