Previous poet laureate - Cathy Grindrod

Cathy Grindrod was appointed as the first Derbyshire poet laureate on National Poetry Day, 6 October 2005.
Cathy Grindrod, Derbyshire Poet Laureate

Cathy Grindrod lives in Derbyshire and has been writing and performing poetry for a number of years, as well as teaching and co-ordinating a wide range of poetry projects and events. 

Her collection, Fighting Talk, was published by Headland Press in September 2005 and a pamphlet collection, Still Breathing, was published by Five Leaves Press in March 2006.

We have recently published Laureate Lines, a book featuring a number of the poems Cathy wrote during her time as laureate. 

The book also contains extracts from her laureate diary and a selection of poems written by participants at poetry workshops.

Copies are £7.99 and available from Derbyshire Libraries or from Alison Betteridge.

You can also read a selection of her poems on this site or read extracts from her laureate diary from the more information section.

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