# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Jan Westwood for a guided exploration of the poetic works of Carol Ann DuffyAbout this EventCarol Ann Duffy was appointed Poet Laureate in 2009 and held the position until 2019. She was the first female, Scottish and openly gay person to do so. Duffy’s work encompasses a wealth of subject matter: childhood, teenage years, sex, city life, oppression, politics, gender, loss, nostalgia and love. She has provided a social and cultural commentary in simple language containing complex ideas, and some stunningly beautiful imagery. Duffy has an ear for everyday language and idioms and is often witty and fun. She writes in many different forms from the sonnet to the dramatic monologue.Duffy has said of her poetry that it is like, ‘the sand in the oyster, it’s a creative irritant. In each poem, I am trying to reveal a truth.’ She has also said that she still reads Donne so he might put in a brief guest appearance!Jan was a teacher of English for over 40 years and has had her poems published in various anthologies. She has an MA in English Literature and chairs various poetry groups in person and online.Ticket price includes tea or coffee and cake! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-castle/a-creative-irritant-a-guided-exploration-of-carol-ann-duffys-poetry/100001803133042469 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bishop's Castle - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Poetry Pharmacy Lab - **lat**: 52.49474739999999 - **long**: -2.9976187 - **full address**: The Poetry Pharmacy Lab, 10 Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0944da4b4500b7607b97065e4e5f24673c85be9fb59e177dadaf64fdc620eb13-rimg-w1200-h600-dc428c77-gmir.jpg?v=1760444158 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry being held? - **A:** 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry takes place on Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm at The Poetry Pharmacy Lab, 10 Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry? - **A:** 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry is organized by Poetry Pharmacy- Deborah Alma. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'A Creative Irritant': A Guided Exploration of Carol Ann Duffy's Poetry is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bishop's Castle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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