Len Pennie: Poyums Annaw

Name: Len Pennie: Poyums Annaw
Start: 2026-06-11T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-11T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Buccleuch Marquee

Poet and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Len Pennie discusses her bold new collection Poyums Annaw, tackling patriarchy and injustice with razor-sharp wit and fire in this electric event.

Friday, 12 June 2026

6:45pm ‐ 7:45pm

Buccleuch Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

https://tikt.link/lenpen26

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Poet, performer and BBC Radio Scotland presenter of The Arts Mix, Len Pennie is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Scots writing. Her new collection Poyums Annaw, is bold, defiant and deeply moving—tackling patriarchy, injustice and survival with razor-sharp wit, tenderness and unmistakable fire. With a huge online following and a gift for bringing poetry to new audiences, Len’s work is as powerful on the page as it is live. Expect an electric, thought-provoking event that is by turns funny, fierce and full of heart—poetry that speaks directly to now, and refuses to be ignored.