As part of the Culture for All series, supported by the Communication Workers Union, we're proud to present Fran Lock talking about poetry. Image above: Rag Town Girls Do Poetry, by Steev Burgess Why Poetry Matters by Fran Lock Hello everybody, my name is Fran Lock, and among other things,…

Gwrthryfel / Uprising takes us on a journey to the heart of Cymru. Edited by Merthyr writer Mike Jenkins, co-editor of ‘Red Poets’ magazine, with artwork by Gus Payne, this ambitious anthology of radical poetry explores Cymru’s history, hardships, rebellions and resistances. The book is sponsored by Merthyr Trades Council,…

And while we’re talking about work by Owen Gallagher You can’t sling Capitalism into the washing machine, set it at the highest temperature and expect it to come out bleached white and smelling of lavender. It can’t be drycleaned,the fabric’s too stubborn.It’s showing signs of wear and tearand was never…