Poetry Ledge

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See Portland from a new vantage point and take part in a vertical one to one poetry experience

Cheyne Weares Car Park

b-side festival 2022

B-side festival returns to the Isle of Portland, September 08 - 11 2022.

Join poet and climber Penny Newell on Poetry Ledge - an experiment to bring poetry and climbing together, inspired by the world-famous rock climbing venues of Portland, the sea cliffs and quarry walls, and the surrounding landscape and culture. Guided by a qualified climbing instructor, you are invited to abseil to a Portaledge: a secure rock climbers platform, where you will sit on a rock-face, in a 20 minute vertical one-on-one poetry workshop with Penny, producing new writing about your experience. This experience is weather dependent, in case of any changes we will contact you by email or phone on the day.IMPORTANT INFOThis event is open to all abilities but over 18 yrs only. You will be sent a consent form by email after you have booked and this must be completed and returned to us prior to the abseil on the day. You will not be able to abseil until a consent form has been completed, we will have these available on the day too.Climbs and workshop will take 1hr 15 mins per person. Please be prepared to walk for up to 10 mins on rough ground to access the sitesWear suitable footwear and comfortable trousers for abseiling (contact us for more information if you need some guidance).Arrive at Cheyne Car Park, Southwell Road, Portland, DT5 2EGWhat3Words ///mammoths.feasts.barn A Festival steward will meet you, register you and collect your consent form. You will then be guided by another Festival steward to the abseil site where abseil instructor Mike will be waiting for you. Once harnessed up you will descend onto the Poetry Ledge where Penny will be waiting. Please contact sally@b-side.org.uk if you have access requirements

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