I have really enjoyed spending time at Lancaster Litfest the last couple of years - there is always such a nice, relaxed atmosphere and lots of time to chat, eat cakes, and buy books.

I’m therefore very happy that I have been chosen to perform at this Festival’s Gala, on the theme of ‘Histories’. The brilliant Hannah Lowe, who will be hosting the event, selected my poem ‘Frog summer’, which is one of three that I have on the Litfest ‘Histories’ Poetry Map.

It will be a lovely evening!