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Poet, and facilitator of "Poems for the Path Ahead". Published by Mariscat Press, and HappenStance Press. www.helenevans.co.uk

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Oh to be in Scotland now that Spring is here.

Or

If you're in England, April IS the cruellest month...

23.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved the job title 'Public and Green Space Operator (Mechanical Skills)' so much I looked up the job description.

Tasks include 'grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance including pruning, and weed spraying'.

So THIS is how one operates Green Space...πŸ€”

13.02.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant, that has worked – thanks, Wendy!

02.02.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Wendy – I can't get the link to work...? Help :-)

02.02.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Moving and meaningful, Richard, thank you for writing it and sharing it

29.01.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My pleasure, sorry I can't be there!

26.01.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The geography's no good for me, sadly, but maybe you can get to one of these...?

26.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Nairn!

26.01.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Or the ones so good they're beyond language?

26.01.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Association for Promoting Retreats - The Association for Promoting Retreats exists to encourage more people to go on retreat and to support the ministry of our member retreat houses and retreat leaders.

Demelza Henderson and I will run a poetry and prayer weekend in Devon next March for @promotingretreats.org. A handful of places are left on 'Soaring on wings like eagles'. Details at promotingretreats.org/apr-spring-r...

PS: yes, I know my pic is of a buzzard, but I did say 'like' eagles :-)

10.11.2025 18:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

... and Nicole is reading at Uncut Poets in Exeter next week – I have the pleasure of reading alongside her – do come and join us!

21.07.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is too far away for me, sadly, but maybe not for you?

21.07.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do check out Gill Barr's new website – and keep an eye open for her excellent book (I can say that because I've had a sneak preview) – launching next month!

12.07.2025 17:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm very late to the party, Gill, but it looks really good!

12.07.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster advertising poetry reading at Exeter Phoenix at 7.30pm on Tuesday 29th July with poets Nicole Durman and Helen Evans, including photographs of the two readers

Poster advertising poetry reading at Exeter Phoenix at 7.30pm on Tuesday 29th July with poets Nicole Durman and Helen Evans, including photographs of the two readers

Big thanks to Chrissy Banks and Matt Bryden for inviting me to read at Uncut Poets, Exeter, on Tuesday, July 29th, alongside Nicole Durman – the event starts at 7.30 and it would be lovely to see you there, Devon friends, if you can make it. Probably my last time at Uncut: a bittersweet occasion...

10.07.2025 12:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to Bluesky, @nawewriters.bsky.social!

07.07.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, @promotingretreats.org and @retreatparmoor.bsky.social – I am very much looking forward to this

22.06.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How lovely to find this among my notifications! I've just been reading the feedback from our last poetry and prayer retreat – 'an exceptionally uplifting weekend', said one participant. Do come and join us in November at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social if you can - the link is on the shared post.

22.06.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to bluesky, @blacknorereview.bsky.social :-)

29.04.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bee on pink buddleia flower against background of blue sky

Bee on pink buddleia flower against background of blue sky

Just in case anyone following me from One of the Other Places wants to check they've got the right Helen Evans – there are a lot of us around πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

15.04.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this, Sarah, thank you for sharing 🌳

11.04.2025 12:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A description of John Glenday's latest North Sea Poets Substack against a green background.

A description of John Glenday's latest North Sea Poets Substack against a green background.

New post on #Substack from @johnglenday.bsky.social

Robert Frost's Eyebrows – John Glenday on words, syllables and cadence.

#NorthSeaPoets #PoetryCommunity

31.03.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly just assembled wrongly?

29.03.2025 19:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More to send out again (me also!) – and what a fabulous sunny soundscape!

19.03.2025 10:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The North Sea Poets logo against a sunset at the beach.

The North Sea Poets logo against a sunset at the beach.

A stormy skyline with a long white building with a brown-red roof and a field of dark grass.

A stormy skyline with a long white building with a brown-red roof and a field of dark grass.

A cliff-side view with houses below and the sea beyond.

A cliff-side view with houses below and the sea beyond.

Introducing Poetry Fundamentals, a series of seven classes delivered weekly by members of the North Sea Poets. Starts 22nd April.

Get all the details and book your spot northseapoets.com/courses 🌊

03.03.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a stellar poem, @poetclare.bsky.social

04.03.2025 12:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Claire – and I love the curlews you posted today πŸ₯°

01.03.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@saccharinequeen.bsky.social – @northseapoets.bsky.social :-)

01.03.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"In a hard world, poetry can accompany us" Jere's the first post from #northseapoets on #substack... the poets starting a conversation...

#writingcommunity
#poetry
#blueskypoetry

01.03.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Kathleen – that's a lovely way to be called to mind. Very best of luck to you all with North Sea Poets – I shall definitely be signing up for something!

01.03.2025 10:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0