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Moor Poets is a Dartmoor-based group of writers ranging
from established poets to beginners who are tentatively
putting pen to paper for the first time. It arose from Pat
Fleming's inspiration to produce a contemporary anthology
of poetry written by people living on or near Dartmoor.
Founded by a Tarka Country Millenium Award Moor Poets
Volume I was published in July 2003 and a second volume
Was launched on 2nd December 2005. Both Volumes I and
II are available through bookshops, using the following
ISBN numbers.
Vol I - ISBN 0-9545474-0-3.
Vol II - ISBN 0-9551114-4; 978-0-9551114-0-2.
In Summer 2008, Uncharted, a CD of twenty members' readings
was released. This is a studio recorded set of 37 poems on a
wide range of subjects.
If there are difficulties obtaining books or CD, please
Contact Jennie Osborne (jenniewordwitch@gmail.com).
Moor Poets organises writing workshops at Moorland
And other venues in Devon for people of all abilities
with the aim of encouraging creative writing right across the board. Workshops have also been held for prisoners in HMP
Dartmoor, some of whose work appeared in both Volume I
and Volume II.
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