It’s that time of the year when the veil between the worlds begins to thin! For the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland, All Hallow’s Eve, or Halloween, has its origin in the festival of Samhain, but many cultures have similar traditions. Mexico has its Day of the Dead, Japan has Oban – a Spirit festival. An element of all these festivals, is the honouring of ancestors.

In this workshop we will discuss poetry’s relationship to ancestors, ghosts and otherworldly visitations and look at some examples of haunted poems; some intimate and loving – some spooky.

The workshop will take place online via Zoom, on Saturday 28^th October, 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Cost £15. To book a place contact me at moyradonaldson@yahoo.co.uk or on FB messenger.