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Exhibition | Music

Rhythms of Northern Landscapes

Join us for an unmissable performance evening by the award-winning duo, poet Colin Speakman and singer Kath Reade. Together they will merge their talents, to offer us a lively and inspiring evening full of words, wisdom and song.

Poet Colin Speakman and singer songwriter Kath Reade will be illuminating the evening with fascinating stories of the land, places and people of Northern England.

Colin Speakman’s wonderful poems are deeply connected to nature and its inspirational, uplifting qualities. While Kath Reade’s mesmerizing and compassionate songs are like silken threads of music weaving through the poetry. Together, the poems and songs entwine to create a captivating sound tapestry, offering audiences the rare and enriching experience of a truly remarkable alchemy of talents.

Rhythms of Northern Landscapes evokes visions to conjure new perspectives on the lived experience of this ancient land of Northern England. From Millstone Grit to the green sweep of valleys. From long gone mills to their ghosts. From stone circles to the village inn and friendship. The poetry and songs create a thoroughly enjoyable and touching performance.

More about the artists

Colin Speakman
A celebrated Yorkshire writer, campaigner and author, Colin's work has been closely connected with the region’s landscapes, heritage and people for decades. Best known for his many books on Yorkshire’s countryside, walking, history and culture, Colin has also written poetry throughout his life. His Collected Poems, So Let It Be, brings together more than sixty years of poetry, tracing the development of a distinctive poetic voice inspired by Yorkshire’s landscapes, stories and communities.

Find out more about Colin here:
Buy his books here: https://gritstonecoop.co.uk/product-category/authors/colin-speakman/
Email:

Kath Reade
Music has been a defining part of Kath’s life and career ever since she received her first guitar at the age of 16. What began as a teenage passion grew into a lifelong love of performing, taking her from intimate venues to audiences around the world. With her distinctive style, eclectic musical influences, and natural ability to connect with people, Kath has built a career that continues to inspire and entertain through the power of live music.

Find out more about Kath
website https://www.kathreade.co.uk/
Email: kath.reade@outlook.com

Good to know

Refreshments: This event is BYOB and a 'service fee' is chargable for corkage at £5 for wine and 1 for cans. Temporance bar and hot drinks will be available on request.

Getting here:
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The Making Mill is centrally located in Hebden Bridge and is a 7 minute walk from the bus stop at New Road or Market Street / Commercial Street and 15 minute walk from Hebden Bridge Train Station.

Parking- If you are driving then there may be limited free parking on evenings and weekends only, located down the alley between Star Garage and The Making Mill or there is paid parking with parking meters on the streets surronding. There are also carparks close by.

PLEASE Note The Making Mill is on the first floor and is currently not accessible to wheelchair users - the workshops room is accessed by stairs only.

**If you have any questions regarding the venue, including workshops or booking a space, please contact Adele Myers at themakingmillworkshops@gmail.com.

**Under 18 welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.