Poetry @ Books & Beans

Online Event

Pleased to be reading new work from Pibroch at the May online event for the fabulous Poetry @ Books & Beans in the company of the marvellous Sheila Templeton reading from her new collection, Clyack, published by Red Squirrel Press.

Free

Pibroch @ the Wee Gatherin

The Trading Core 50 Allardice Street,, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Pibroch World Premiere Poetry & pictures from my John Bolland's new collection - Pibroch - as part of the Wee Gatherin poetry festival organised by Poets Republic.

Free

Caught in the Lines @ Big Lit Live

The Bakehouse 44, High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, United Kingdom

Looking forward to reading excerpts from my novel, Threads, as part of the line-up for the Scottish Writers Centre's Caught in the Lines event.

Making it clear, making it present: STEM Poetry and Climate Change

Online Event

Poetry and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) engage in the work of three established poets whose work explores themes of geophysics, engineering, ecology and climate. John Bolland, Mandy Haggith and Eveline Pye – members of the STEM Poets group and the Scottish Writers Centre – bring a variety of styles and voices to make … Continue reading Making it clear, making it present: STEM Poetry and Climate Change →

Free

A Night of Exchanges

Avant Garde 33-44 King St., Glasgow, United Kingdom

Reading a fews poems on behalf of the Scottish Writers Centre in a line up of great poets drawn from across Scotland as part of Seahorse Publications 'Exchange' event.

The Climate of Poetry – The Poetry of Climate

Online Event

An online poetry reading hosted by the Scottish Writers Centre to coincide with COP26 in Glasgow.  John Bolland will be chairing a line-up of stellar poets including Jen Hadfield, Gerry Loose, Kimberly Petrie, Finola Scott, Sam Tongue, Elizabeth Rimmer, Ruth Aylett and Eveline Pye. Free to book but feel free to leave a donation to … Continue reading The Climate of Poetry – The Poetry of Climate →

Free

Power & Poetry

The Byre Theatre Abbey Street, St Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom

On Thursday 11th November I'll be reading with Rebecca Sharp and Garry MacKenzie at the Byre Theatre in St. Andrews. Join us for an evening of readings by award winning poets whose work addresses issues of energy and the environment, as we draw upon art to explore some of the most pressing concerns of our … Continue reading Power & Poetry →

Free

Burns Supper & Ceilidh

Glebuchat Hall Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Apparently I'll be re-immortalising Robert Burn's memory this Saturday. Great line-up of musicicans and performers in the best village hall in Scotland. Should be a memorable night!  

£15

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