Captain’s Log 20/02/19 09:15
I’m in Ruth’s kitchen, aka ‘Nana Flapjack HQ’. This morning I’m dropping off my poem at an anti-fracking demonstration on Preston New Road. Continue reading “Back to the Nanas”
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Author: Rowan The Poet
Performance poet and yo-yo enthusiast.
National: The Anti-Fracking Nanas
Captain’s Log 29/01/19 10:39
I’m on a train heading to Preston in Lancashire. I’m crammed on a 4 seater next to some businessmen, who’ve filled the overhead compartment with their luggage. I’m surrounded by bags, wearing about 6 layers and roasting alive. But despite this, I’m incredibly excited. A few weeks ago, I found out I got a grant from the Arts Council to visit 10 places around England as a Door-to-Door Poet. Continue reading “National: The Anti-Fracking Nanas”
The End
Captain’s Log 06/05/17 14:28
I’m cycling to Craig’s. It’s the last poem I’ll be delivering in the North East. This is where it ends.
Continue reading “The End”
Grace and Caroline’s Poem
Captain’s Log 29/04/17 14:23
I’ve decided to go back to Ponteland one more time, to drop off Grace and Caroline’s poems. Continue reading “Grace and Caroline’s Poem”
Little Frank’s Poem
Captain’s Log 18/03/17 17:04
I’m in another taxi in Ponteland. Me and the driver have got lost on the way to Jeff, Lindsay and Max’s house.
“I think it’s back the way we came,” I say. He pulls into a drive on Runnymede Road, getting ready to turn round. I realise we’ve just pulled into the right drive.
“Oh no wait, it’s this one.” We both laugh awkwardly.
Continue reading “Little Frank’s Poem”
Darras Hall- Part 2
Captain’s Log 28/02/16 12:14
I’m in another taxi in Ponteland, on my way back to Darras Hall. Today is my last ever day knocking in the North East. Continue reading “Darras Hall- Part 2”
Darras Hall- Part 1
Darras Hall. The last stop on my tour around the North East. Having been to Stockton, with its reputation for unemployment and crime, I thought it would be interesting to finish on the other side of the spectrum. A few miles west of Newcastle Airport, this is a suburb of extremely lavish houses in Ponteland. Continue reading “Darras Hall- Part 1”
Right Place, Wrong Time
Captain’s Log 13/02/17 15:55
I’m walking into the Tilery Estate. I’ve just finished filming with the Beeb, but it’s not time to go home yet. Today is also the day I’m dropping off the rest of my poems in Stockton. Continue reading “Right Place, Wrong Time”
BBC Breakfast
Captain’s Log 13/02/17 09:54
I get off the bus on Bensham Road. I cross at the traffic lights and walk over to a parked car. Dave Sillito and Phil Putnam Spencer from BBC Breakfast are stood next to it, unloading some camera equipment. Continue reading “BBC Breakfast”
Benefits Street- Part 2
Captain’s Log 24/01/17 12:36
I’m walking down Bowesfield Lane in Stockton, looking for a place to knock. Yesterday, I went to Kingston Road where Channel 4 shot Benefits Street; I found 2 people out of the 5 I was looking for, then walked around for 3 hours in the freezing cold. This has never happened to me before. Continue reading “Benefits Street- Part 2”
