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Echoes from the Eighties
I heard it back then
about lesbians and gay men
Now I hear it again
The deniers of rights
now have trans in their sights
Conspiracy (a poem for Joe)
Conspiracy (a poem for Joe) Banging on your door at dawnStrong-arm tactics – brains or brawn?Eight hours in a holding cellWhat you’ve done – well, who can tell?Held on evidence unknownTook your laptop, took your phoneMaking plans to stop pollution?Colluding
Drill, baby, drill
Drill, baby, drill
with greed-driven skill
Twisted and screwed
short-sighted and crude
Station Road
I live in a village with a Station Road.
It has houses with low walls
the village hall, community library
no shops, a couple of bus stops
the Parish Council office
and a Station Drive coming off it.
10 questions for Disability History Month
All4Inclusion asked me ten questions, and posted them and my answers on its website as part of its Disability History Month celebrations Ten questions for Disability History Month 1. Can I start by asking you to tell us a little
Upcoming Events
Poeting at Bearded Theory festival
Catton Hall Catton Hall, Catton, Derbyshire, United KingdomJanine will be poeting in the Something Else Tea Tent at various points during the Bearded Theory festival at Catton Hall in Derbyshire. This follows her previous performance at Bearded Theory in 2023.
Good Shout: Poetry in Peterborough
Here We Aren't 18 Godric Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomJanine returns to the place she grew up with a feature set at Good Shout - her first performance of poetry in Peterborough since the city's Radical Bookfair in 2023.
We Shall Overcome – Derby
Dubrek Studios Bridge Street, Derby, United KingdomJanine delivers a poetry set as part of an awesome bill at We Shall Overcome's all-day event. The line-up: Matt Johnson Joe Solo Attila the Stockbroker Jonny Wallis Luddites UK Mary Moden Band Just Fran Matt Hill Sophie Sparham Janine ... Read More
Poeting in the Forest of Dean
Jolter, Mitcheldean Unit 3/6 The Mews, Brook Street, Mitcheldean, GloucestershireJanine returns to the Forest of Dean to perform at Mitcheldean's regular poetry night at Jolter's. It is nearly five years since Janine's last visit to the area, so expect loads of fabulous new material.
Soteria in the Pub
The Betsey Trotwood 56 Farringdon Road, London, United KingdomPoeting for humane, non-coercive mental health services. Ticket information to follow.
Queer Out Loud, Plymouth
B-Bar The Barbican Theatre, Castle St, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomJanine is the feature poet at Plymouth's 'Queer Out Loud'. Following last year's excellent gig, Janine will entertain the good people of Plymouth again, and will also sit back and enjoy the open mic. Queer Out Loud: a word from ... Read More
We Are The Headliners, Leicester
Leicester Central Library Bishop St, Leicester, United KingdomWe Are The Headliners is a monthly, Saturday afternoon poetry event in Leicester Central Library.
Arts Junction, Arundel
Victoria Institute Tarrant Street, Arundel, West Sussex, United KingdomTwo years after her storming previous appearance, Janine is the guest poet at the South Downs Poetry Festival's Arts Junction event. In the upstairs Red Room of the Victoria Institute, Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG. Arts Junction, Arundel
Autscape 2025: Building autistic space in and through trade unions
The Hayes Swanwick, DerbyshireJanine will be delivering an illustated lecture at Autscape 2025 on Building Autistic Space in and through Trade Unions. The lecture will be followed by a discussion session.
