This month Anthea talks with award-winning nature writer, memoirist, and poet Polly Atkin about her remarkable body of work, Nature Cures and the owls of Grasmere. Click here to access a transcript of this episode.

Polly Atkin’s website:

https://pollyatkin.com/about/

Polly Atkin’s article on Lit Hub about The Salt Path:

https://lithub.com/nature-is-not-going-to-cure-you-on-raynor-winns-fabricated-memoir/

Polly has previously taught English Literature and Creative Writing at Queen Mary University of London, Strathclyde University, Lancaster University, and the University of Cumbria. Her first book, Some of Us Just Fall: On Nature and Not Getting Better, was longlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize. She is also the author of The Company of Owls. She lives in Grasmere, England, and is the co-owner of historic independent bookshop Sam Read Bookseller.

What’s on:

Chloe Hayden Curates the Powerhouse Collection:

https://powerhouse.com.au/about/media/chloe-hayden-curates-the-powerhouse-collection

Legacy of Lines – Carly Marchment

https://www.slimdustycentre.com.au/Visit-Us/Whats-On/Legacy-of-Lines-exhibition-by-Carly-Marchment

Music

Lee Reid – Towards the Great Unknown

https://soundcloud.com/leereid-music

Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

This month Anthea talks with award-winning nature writer, memoirist, and poet Polly Atkin about her remarkable body of work, Nature Cures and the owls of Grasmere. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dqp9j9tyq8uz0vu26h89f/251010-Sideshow-S3-E11-Polly-Atkin-Transcript.docx?rlkey=8c5cvxnzcfzl36if07yoba8l7&amp;st=a0k0imk1&amp;dl=0">Click here to access a transcript of this episode.</a>
Polly Atkin&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://pollyatkin.com/about/">https://pollyatkin.com/about/</a>
Polly Atkin&rsquo;s article on Lit Hub about The Salt Path:
<a href="https://lithub.com/nature-is-not-going-to-cure-you-on-raynor-winns-fabricated-memoir/">https://lithub.com/nature-is-not-going-to-cure-you-on-raynor-winns-fabricated-memoir/</a>
Polly has previously taught English Literature and Creative Writing at Queen Mary University of London, Strathclyde University, Lancaster University, and the University of Cumbria. Her first book, Some of Us Just Fall: On Nature and Not Getting Better, was longlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize. She is also the author of The Company of Owls. She lives in Grasmere, England, and is the co-owner of historic independent bookshop Sam Read Bookseller.
What&rsquo;s on:
Chloe Hayden Curates the Powerhouse Collection:
<a href="https://powerhouse.com.au/about/media/chloe-hayden-curates-the-powerhouse-collection">https://powerhouse.com.au/about/media/chloe-hayden-curates-the-powerhouse-collection</a>
Legacy of Lines &ndash; Carly Marchment
<a href="https://www.slimdustycentre.com.au/Visit-Us/Whats-On/Legacy-of-Lines-exhibition-by-Carly-Marchment">https://www.slimdustycentre.com.au/Visit-Us/Whats-On/Legacy-of-Lines-exhibition-by-Carly-Marchment</a>
Music
Lee Reid &ndash; Towards the Great Unknown
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/leereid-music">https://soundcloud.com/leereid-music</a>
Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at <a href="mailto:antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com">antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com</a>

Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.

Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW’s peak arts and disability organisation.

Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.
Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW&rsquo;s peak arts and disability organisation.

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