Lightwoods House is happy to support National Poetry Day. We Welcome Brendan to guide new poetry inspired by the beautiful house, park and garden at Lightwoods.

Brendan Hawthorne is a poet, playwright, writer and musician, based in the West Midlands.

First published in 2004 by bluechrome he was described as being the ‘best Urban Poet of his time.’ He has since released four poetry collections, two plays and seven titles of local interest for Bradwell Books.

He has appeared on the One Show, been a local interest inset on Flog It! an interviewee for Adrian Chiles in a BBC documentary and West Midlands Ambassador for Smooth Radio for a two-year period.

A viral hit in 2017 on BBC Radio WM, Brendan has gained over a half-a-million views to date. He was awarded the Bill o’ Bowes Cup for best written dialect and performed from Anthony Gormley's 4th Plinth.

Brendan is Poet Laureate of Wednesbury, one of the Black Country 100 Masters and  worked on numerous commissions, including NHS, English Heritage and National Trust.

Lightwoods House is a 18th Century House, surrounded by parkland with a formal garden. It has been restored as a community centre and wedding venue, we host regular community activities like a walking group a cycling group, a gardening group and a Craft and Cuppa Club. We also rent out rooms for community classes and Parties. Yoga, keep fit, Pilates, baby ballet, baby glowbugs and regular art classes all feature in our weekly routine. We also have a film club which shows popular classics in our Shakespeare Garden. 

National poetry day brings something new to the house’s community activities, and we look forward to hear the poetry from Lightwoods inspired poets.

Brendan says, “This is a great opportunity for writers of all abilities to get their imagination fired up by such a beautiful and inspiring venue on National Poetry Day. It makes for a relaxing day in good company and being creative with words.”

Event details:

National Poetry Day at Lightwoods House

Free event on

Thursday October 3rd 2019

Contact Lightwoods on: 0121 569 4740

Or email: Lightwoods_House@sandwell.gov.uk

This year’s National Poetry Day subject is ‘Truth’

Sessions run from 10.00 - 12.00 and 1. 30 - 3.30

With poetry being read from 12.00 - 12.30 and 3.30 - 4.00

Spend a morning or afternoon with us!

Spend both!

Read or perform your work and post your work on our board of ‘Truth’

Book early, as numbers are strictly limited

Drinks available but bring own lunch

See you there and be part of the National Poetry Day of ‘Truth’