From author Nick Hayes, talking on public access to land, Right to Roam campaign and The Book of Trespass, to Waveney River Trust’s Emily Winter discussing all things river restoration and her love of soil, Wilding by Isabella Tree, to co-founder of TOAST Poetry Daisy Henwood, talking on the rise and rise of nature writing – it was a joy making this first ever podcast for Two Rivers Book Festival, partnered with Book Hive’s Page Against the Machine. Also featured is translator Nisreen Medding, talking on all things nature, poetry and the Sudanese poetry that inspired her while growing up, plus founder of Page Against the Machine, Joe Hedinger, discussing the story behind the reading initiative, plus the wellbeing benefits of literature. Each guest has book recommendations for you to read out in nature, plus there is a self guided walk and workshop around Burgh Castle and the mouth of the River Waveney.
Listen to the MP3 of the podcast here.
Burgh Castle is one of the most best kept secret beauty spots in Norfolk and a place I visited to research my public poem Dreaming of Albion, Sailing With Maud, due for install in Great Yarmouth. Go at sunset for a picnic, a read and heartstopping, sweeping views. The sight of that enormous wall, really is a glimpse through time.
Listen wherever you are, take a book and enjoy reading out in nature! Read Dreaming of Albion, Sailing With Maud here, commissioned by Norfolk County Council.
Extra: Watch out for a podcast coming soon made by YARMONICS sonic art festival featuring myself in conversation with Taz Stevenson, up at the crack of dawn trying to keep up with the birds (and make coherent conversation) as we wonder around Burgh Castle. Plus an audio version of Dreaming of Albion, Sailing With Maud.