Howe on the Mearns
Laurencekirk & Johnshaven
Various Venues
Now in its third year, Howe on the Mearns is a celebration of creative communities in the Mearns. There will be poetry, verse and song, and readings from local authors.
They will also be celebrating the poetry of Marion Angus and Violet Jacob, as recently collected in the anthology Voices From Their Ain Countrie. The events will end with some informal singing lead by Gifford Lind, Christine Kydd and Ewan.
Contact: Call Chrstine Kydd on 07808 588 545, or email scotsvoice@christinekydd.com for more information.
The Mearns lies between Dundee & Aberdeen. Nearest train station is Montrose.
- Voices From Their Ain Countrie: The Poems Of Marion Angus And Violet Jacob
Serious and whimsical, radical and emotional, the poetry of Angus and Jacob continues to enthrall. More than 200 poems are included in this anthology which traces their similarities and differences to provide a critical background for a full appreciation of their work.