National Poetry Day Drive

2 October 2025

To celebrate National Poetry Day we took a leisurely drive to the birthplace of local Poet Willam Barnes.

Nick, our driver, had a lovely recording of songs, poetry, and the history of William’s life and a leaflet with his story helped to answer any questions we had.

We all sang along to Linden Lea, one of his most famous poems set to music which is a favourite of residents, who all thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

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