The Mirror and the Inkwell
Spring Tides Poetry Tribute Night
Books and Beans
Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Thursday 31 May 2012
6.30pm–8pm
Admission free
Spring Tides Poetry Group was founded by Kenneth Steven, and for many years helped
nurture and promote local poetry. Over its time it had three leaders, Kenneth Steven,
John Easton and Mark Pithie, all renowned poets. Unfortunately dwindling attendances
and the lack of a suitable venue resulted in the group's demise last year. Tonight's
event is a tribute to Spring Tides, featuring readings by some of the group's former
members including Gerard Rochford, Keith Murray, Mark Pithie, Valerie Faith Irvine-Fortescue,
Olivia McMahon and Kenneth Steven, from a special tribute booklet The Mirror and
the Inkwell (Malfranteaux Concepts, £5) — a lasting memento
of a vibrant, influential, once popular poetry group.