Meet the author: Cathy Grindrod

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Mickleover Library, Derby | Derby, EN

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Derbyshire’s First Poet Laureate - My Life Through Memoir and Poetry.
Cathy Grindrod published six collections of poetry. She also writes memoirs and plays, plus the libretto for the acclaimed oratorio, More Glass Than Wall. Cathy will talk about her adventures as Poet Laureate and her life as a writer and share some of her poems.
Tickets £3 (plus a 50p booking fee online).
https://www.gigantic.com/meet-your-local-author-tickets/derby-mickleover-library/2025-10-18-11-00
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