
#MeTU: Poeting against sexismMay 17, 2024 @ 18:00
Janine joins the party to raise funds for #MeTU, which campaigns against sexism and sexual harassment in trade unions. The organisers write … #MeTU benefit at Peckham Audio – Friday 17 May! If you haven’t already got tickets for our … Read More

Marxism and NeurodiversityMay 15, 2024 @ 18:00
The human species includes people with minds of all kinds. Neurodivergent people face exclusion, discrimination and disadvantage. How can Marxism help us to understand neurodiversity and how to achieve liberation for neurodivergent people? How will the experiences of neurodivergent people … Read More

Powerful punk poeting at 0161 FestivalMay 11, 2024
Janine takes to the acoustic stage of Manchester music and culture fest, 0161. Venue: Broughton Park Rugby Club, M21 7TL Details and tickets from the 0161 website, here

Oooh Beehive: poetry in SwindonMay 5, 2024 @ 14:30
Janine is the feature poet at Oooh Beehive, Swindon’s Sunday afternoon poetry gig. More information on the Oooh Beehive Facebook page.

Caffe Grande Slam, DudleyApril 25, 2024 @ 19:30
Venue: Caffe Grande at the Albionn, 15 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS Janine will be the feature poet at this mini-slam at the Caffe Grande in Dudley, in the West Midlands. Come along and hear her perform verse from her … Read More

Neurodiversity training, GMB MidlandsApril 24, 2024 @ 08:30
Venue: GMB Leicester office. Contact your branch or Regional Education Officer to enrol.

Witney Pride fundraiser: Do You Remember The Verse Time?March 27, 2024 @ 18:30
For poetry lovers, for poetry sceptics, for those who never appreciated the full force of verse until it’s been heard, this is the event for you. Join us for a special edition of Witney’s best and only spoken word night. … Read More

Speaking about Neurodiversity at Lewes Labour online open meetingMarch 25, 2024 @ 19:30
Janine will be speaking about neurodiversity at March’s ‘open meeting’ organised by Lewes Labour activists. ‘Different people have different brain wiring. Those with a minority brain wiring – such as dyslexic, autistic and dyspraxic people – face discrimination at work … Read More

International Women’s Day celebration, EalingMarch 8, 2024 @ 19:00
Janine’s annual poetic performance at Ealing Trades Union Council’s International Women’s Day celebration. There will also be speakers and music, and a good time will be had by all. Venue: to be confirmed