Poems of Hope Tour

Free outdoor poetry events throughout National Hate Crime Awareness Week - raising awareness of hate crime and spreading the message of hope in Kirklees. Featuring poetry from Batley Poets, children’s activities and open mics.

SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER:

RACE
11AM – 1PM
Nelson Mandela Corner (behind the library), Huddersfield Town Centre, HD1 2QF

FAITH
2.30PM – 4.30PM
Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor, HD4 7AY

SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER:

SEXUAL ORIENTATION
2PM – 4PM
Greenhead Park Band Stand, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT

WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER:

TRANSPHOBIA
2PM - 4PM
Longcauseway Band Stand, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER

MISOGYNY
11AM - 1PM
The Green, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HE

DISABILITY
2.30PM – 4.30PM
Batley Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA

Come prepared for the weather. You are welcome to bring a chair. For further information contact cohesion@kirklees.gov.uk. Download the flyer www.creativekirklees.com/networks/creative-kirklees/documents/poetry-of-hope-tour.pdf

This project is a partnership project between Cohesion Team, Safer Kirklees and Batley Poets.