Friday, 21 February 2020 at 9:30 am – Friday, 21 February 2020 at 4:45 pm

The Poetry Exchange at Manchester Central Library

Date: Friday 21 – Saturday 22 February 2020

Time: Exchanges (lasting 45 minutes) take place on an individual basis at the following times: 09:30; 10:45; 12:00; 13:30; 14:45; 16:00

Location: Manchester Central Library

Tickets: Free - To book your individual visit to The Poetry Exchange – or if you have any questions – please contact Sally Anglesea on sally@thepoetryexchange.co.uk or 07598 596885.

In association with Manchester Poetry Library, Manchester Libraries and Manchester UNESCO City of Literature.

Is there a poem that has been a friend to you?

You are invited to book a slot to come and explore a poem that has been a friend to you, in conversation with The Poetry Exchange team.

The conversation will take place in a quiet corner of Manchester Central Library, over a cup of tea, with two members of The Poetry Exchange team. Together, you’ll explore your chosen poem and the ways it has been a friend to you in your life. In exchange, you’ll receive a gift: a special recording of your chosen poem, inspired by the conversation.

You are welcome to bring along a poem written in any language, preferably with an accompanying English translation. The conversation will be held in English but an interpreter can be arranged on request. Alternatively, you are very welcome to bring along a friend or family member to act as an interpreter for you, as part of the conversation.

Please note: we invite you to explore a poem that you have read or encountered, rather than written, since it is the connection between a reader and the words of another that we are exploring through The Poetry Exchange.

Exchanges (lasting 45 minutes) take place on an individual basis at the following times:

09:30; 10:45; 12:00; 13:30; 14:45; 16:00

The Poetry Exchange is a free event.

We look forward to meeting you and your Poem as Friend soon!

www.thepoetryexchange.co.uk  
https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/poetrylibrary/  
www.manchestercityofliterature.com  

For more information, please contact:

Sally Anglesea · sally@thepoetryexchange.co.uk

RAH! - Research in Arts and Humanities