There will be 3 writing groups teaming up to bring you a brand new collaborative poetry performance event in celebration of the 3 Harbours Arts Festival. http://www.3harbours.co.uk/

Tyne and Esk http://tyne-esk-writers.com/ 

Craigmillar Writers Group http://craigmillararchivestrust.webplus.net/cattrustees.html

Inky Fingers http://inkyfingersedinburgh.wordpress.com/ 

Featuring tall tales, banter poetry, wild stories and writing of every description, this extra special performance afternoon will be featuring writers from all walks of life from all 3 writing groups. 21 poets will take part and perform at the award winning supporter of community arts venue the "Goth". There you can enjoy a relaxing and inspirational afternoon of poetry and art with a traditional pie and a pint, sandwiches and wholesome soup or order a delicious meal from the bar, at the same time admire the wonderful paintings surrounding this fantastic venue by the sea.

There is a car park opposite the "Goth".

*LRT bus no. 26 stops just outside and there is also a rail link.

Later on in the afternoon for the Grand Finale, 21 poets in attendance and special guests will recite a new version of one verse each of “Hey Johnny Cope are ye Walking Yet”.(The famous poem to commemorate the Battle of Prestonpans). The poets will have chosen a section of The Prestonpans Tapestry for inspiration.

The DVD animation of the Prestonpans Tapestry will also be showing on the same day and the rest of the week at the "Goth". For more information contact: 

T : 01875 819922  http://www.prestoungrange.org/gothenburg/  T. @TheGothPans

This extraordinary event will also be hosting a poetry workshop by Tyne and Esk distinguised poet, Colin Will. An opportunity for budding poets to express their interest in joining the poetry groups. Colin will be joined with a number of exceptional poets from East Lothian. James Brannan will be at hand to talk about writing and drama which is popular in the area.

We are also joined by enterprising and entertaining poet Harry Giles of Inky Fingers Edinburgh: Words and Performance to MC the event.  Talented young writers Rachel McCrum and Katherine McMahon will be there leading with other Inky favourites joining them too.

Johnni Stanton of the Craigmillar Writers Group, pioneer of community poetry will also be in attendance with his brilliant poetic renditions. He will bring along his talented Craigmillar poets many of whom have only performed once and for some for the first time on the 3 June.

Distinguised supporters will be amongst the audience including artist Andrew Crummy and  Angela Wrapson, Chair of StAnza International Poetry Festival in St. Andrews.  StAnza is also a supporter to outreach communities. Eleanor Livingstone, Director of StAnza performed recently at our Global Conditioning Event in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. Top performance poet Milton Balgoni also performed at our last event. This time there will be more surprise guest poets popping in to the "Goth" to introduce themselves and hopefully recite their well known work too. Names still to be confirmed. Possibility also, if time permits, a mini open mic session when anyone can join in and recite a poem.  Keep watching this space for updates!

*Entry Free but donations very welcome to help, encourage and support the poets, performers and writers groups. Hope you can make it along for a great afternoon!

*Books and DVDs can be sold on the day with 25% of every item sold going back in to the arts.

Please contact:  Rose Ritchie, Community Arts Inter-Community Manager.

For more information:  T: @BlairandRose  F. Rose Ritchie  M: 07818360548