Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

Freelance Writer | Events @KirkbyPoetry | Newsletter: How to Find Hope in a Climate Crisis | @NT_TheNorth Regional Advisory Group mattsowerby.co.uk Cumbria Joined May 2018

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

a year ago

Umm… so this happened!?! 😁 My essay 'Hope is the Thing with Flippers' is on the shortlist for The Nature Chronicles Prize 2024! 📕💚 #naturewriting #naturechronicles #hopethewhale #hope

The Nature Chronicles Prize 2025/26 @NaturePrize

a year ago

Umm… so this happened!?! 😁 My essay 'Hope is the Thing with Flippers' is on the shortlist for The Nature Chronicles Prize 2024! 📕💚 #naturewriting #naturechronicles #hopethewhale #hope

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I’m excited to be helping @KendalMuseum decolonise their Natural History Collection — & make it more reflective of the climate & biodiversity crisis. They’re still looking for interested Cumbrians to get involved so drop a message to info@KendalMuseum.org.uk if you fancy it!

Kendal Museum @KendalMuseum

2 years ago

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Biden launches American Climate Corps… Sunak waters down UK climate strategy… UN holds first Climate Ambition Summit... Historic Just Stop Oil Case dismissed… Chris Packham says it’s time to break the law… It’s been a big day. I’m frazzled.

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Summer evenings with Arctic Dreams…

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

This Sunday 10am I’ll be on @BrumRadio with the brilliant Evrah Rose, Bradley Taylor and Rick Sanders!The recording is already available here: brumradio.com/poets-2/

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

I’m in #Blackburn this weekend for a #writingresidency on #SmallBellsRing — a floating public library designed by @STUDIO_MORISON for @superslowway. I’ll be running writing workshops Saturday and Sunday at 11am & hosting an open mic Saturday at 6pm. Come say hi! 👋

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Kendal Poetry Festival changed my life. You introduced me to poets on my doorstep, and other now-favourites from further away. You gave me my first writing job and inspired me to pursue literary events as a career. Massive thanks to @kimmoorepoet and @ShareClaw.

KendalPoetryFestival @KendalPoetry

2 years ago

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Really excited and privileged to be running this free online #ecopoetry workshop for @TheClimatopia 22 July 3-5 pm! We’ll be exploring how poetry might cut through despair, helping us stay hopeful and engaged with the climate crisis. Sign up! shorturl.at/jMX37

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Starting a new position as Event Coordinator for Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair! After running @KirkbyPoetry 2022, I won the contract to deliver another event for the town! I love xmas, I love Kirkby and I'm excited for 6 festive months. #SantaClausIsComingToTown #ElfAndSafety

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Paul Powlesland @paulpowlesland

2 years ago

And there we have it- a full admission & apology that Sheffield City Council were completely in the wrong over the tree felling saga. This doesn’t, of course, bring the trees back nor undo the violence that was inflicted on the brave activists who were in the right all along 🧵

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2 years ago

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The Climatopia Project @TheClimatopia

2 years ago

our online eco-poetry workshop led by poet and activist @sourbee_matt is in just over a month! sign up for an afternoon of creativity, writing, and hope: eventbrite.com/e/646842321797

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The Climatopia Project @TheClimatopia

2 years ago

Reminder to sign up for our online ecopoetry workshop being led by writer & activist Matt Sowerby! Book here: eventbrite.com/e/eco-poetry-w… #climate #climateAction #writingCommunity #writersoftwitter #writing #writers #poetrycommunity #writercommunity #poetrytwitter #poetry #workshop

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Just attended and gave my first talk at an academic symposium! Thanks to the @NYSSNetwork for inviting me to talk about @KirkbyPoetry Festival. Was a wonderful time and has left me feeling very motivated about planning the next one!

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

2 years ago

Speaking on this panel about #Art and #Environment in Lancaster tonight! Should be a really fascinating conversation. Thanks to @LancasterUni and @karenlloydwrite for organising it!

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

3 years ago

So amazed by this team! Last weekend (I'm glowing to say) we won @Uni_Slam! The biggest university poetry competition in the UK. I continue to be awed at the kindness and talent of the poetry community. Thanks to everyone involved!

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Nina Attwood @NinAttwood

3 years ago

BRUM at @Uni_Slam 2023 !!

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Nina Attwood @NinAttwood

3 years ago

Tune in to BurnFM #SoundsofSelly where the UoB UniSlam team be talking to Anna about our poetry and the music we find inspiring !! ✨️ @Uni_Slam player.broadcastradio.com/burn-fm

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

3 years ago

Performing at this poetry @Uni_Slam fundraiser in Birmingham on thursday night! Be there or be entirely square.

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Matt Sowerby @sourbee_matt

3 years ago

So excited to be headlining at #ThePoetryHotel tonight! Gonna be a laugh. Come along to the Jewellery Quarter if you're in Brum :)) A few emojis representing poems I might do... 🍊🌳☕🐉