
Waves, Wildlife, and the Art of Watching
Join Elspeth Wilson for a poetry walk around Portobello Beach where we will use all the senses available to us to take inspiration from the sand and the sea. We will practise listening and noticing, and think about how the environment we are in can be a collaborator in our writing. There will be moments to pause and reflect so participants can take note of what interests them and carry on that thread after the walk.
Please meet for this walk at The Portobello Bookshop on Portobello High Street. The event does take place outside, so please dress for all weathers.
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