I am really pleased to have been asked by ‘Beyond Words’ to be a featured poet in their programme of poets and performers for the ‘Crystal Palace Overground Festival’. The event details are below:
Month: June 2013
Panel Discussion, Poetry Readings, Crystal Palace Festival, Making A Short Film with Mellow 9 Productions and Workshops
Performing at the 2Inspire Fundraising event
It is already hard to believe that the month of June is upon us. Lots of changes have occurred around me. Professionally, the first few weeks have been fairly busy.
On the 7th, I took part in a panel discussion, looking at the role of businesses and sole traders in African Inter-trade within Africa and the African Diaspora. This was hosted by Sustainable Hills. A video will be posted shortly.
On the 8th, I continued my involvement within The Virtue Programme, empowering young girls with the skills and training needed to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Also on the 8th June, I performed poetry at the 2Inspire Fundraising event.
Myself on the film shoot!
Photo: Flora van den Berg, Mellow 9 Productions
I have recently commissioned the amazing film making company Mellow 9 Productions http://www.mellow9productions.co.uk/ to bring my poem ‘Lips’ to life. They have worked with a host of top UK spoken word artists. Filming took place on Wednesday 26th June 2013. The cast were superb. The crew were excellent, highly professional and an absolute joy to work with. I Will post further details and video link soon. Very exciting!
On Sunday 30th June 2013, I will be a featured poet, along side a fantastic line up of amazing poets at
CRYSTAL PALACE FESTIVAL
Hosted by “BEYOND WORDS”
Which celebrates local poets
musicians, and you
Upstairs, 4pm at
MEDITERRANEA
21 Westow Street SE19 3RY.
In April 2012, David Barry of Green Borders Online Magazine met with Poet, Performer and Educator Patricia Foster to discuss her poetry, workshops and how she started out as a writer. Hear about her inspirations and passions, as well as her important work in the community.
Click on the link below to listen to the interview
dPikt Worl Magazine recently met up with Poet, Writer and Performer Patricia Foster. She is a Malika’s Kitchen writers’ collective founder member, recently published in the Loose Muse Anthology Of Women’s Writing. In September 2012, she was a specially invited featured poet at Café Mono, Oslo.
To check out the interview, click on the image below.
Or watch the video directly on this page (below)
Photo Credit: PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images
As somebody who is committed to empowering girls and young women through creative, literary and holistic approaches, I have so much time for Serena and Venus Williams. I would cite them as two of my favourite role models, especially when needed to counteract the sometimes negative images, representations and portrayal of women that we currently see in the media.
It is therefore very frustrating to see the unnecessary, negative press Serena and Venus sometimes receive, whilst having dry spells and even when they win grand slams.
As a vegan and ‘raw foodist’ myself, according to an article on ‘Examinar.com’ holisticnewsletter (http://www.examiner.com/article/serena-williams-shifts-to-raw-foods-diet-to-support-her-sister-venus), I’m aware Serena followed a raw vegan diet to support her sister Venus, who was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome, reported in the Washington Post on April 27. Venus was already following a raw food diet (eating unprocessed, uncooked vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds juices and smoothies), and in solidarity with her sister, Serena became a raw vegan also.
Serena had also taken the time to heal from a recent life threatening illness herself. She has therefore been to the brink and back, overcoming adversity, personal family tragedy and negative criticism from the press to get back to what she does best; winning!
Yesterday I spent an afternoon at a lovely, well respected bakery in Dulwich, south London, with a group of young ladies I have been teaching on The Virtue Programme, an education and personal development course dedicated to building confidence and self esteem into the female leaders of tomorrow. The trip was to expose them to the positive experiences they can gain and more nutritional options open to them, if they don’t choose from the popular high street fast food eateries. I can already see them acknowledging how powerful they are and what goals are possible for them to achieve! Like Serena and Venus, these young ladies too can overcome any obstacles they are faced with, as well as override criticism and negative comments to be winners in life.
This French Open win is testimony to the fighter, determined woman and high achiever Serena Williams is!
Totally inspirational!
© Patricia Foster June 2013
My Next Poetry Performance – by Patricia Foster
Hope you’re having an inspired and positive day so far. I will be a featured Poet and Performer at
The 2inspire Network Birthday Celebration and Fundraiser for the 2inspire Academy
It will be taking place on Saturday 8th June
6pm-12am
at the Anise Bar, 9 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YL
(Across the road from Liverpool station, Car park a few minutes walk away from venue)
The event will be a great evening out and a great chance to network, celebrate and be inspired.
Event programme:
6-7pm: Arrival of guests: Canapes & drinks reception (complimentary)
7-8pm: Networking hour
8pm-10pm: Entertainment: Poetry, Singing, Speakers
10-12pm: Party!!!
Hosts: Usha Penumuchi & Charley Jai
Guest speakers include:
Lorna Stewart (Black100+),
Kuumba Nia (Circle of one),
Carl Foster (Self Made Me)
Margaret Aberdeen (Life After Domestic Violence)
Plus more
Live music and poetry from the likes of:
Amennoir/ Nyarai Kizzy
Cezanne Poetess
Patricia Foster
Linda E
Plus more
There have been some great donations which include an amazing buffet and drinks reception courtesy of the renowned Cinnamon Kitchen and cupcakes courtesy of Dazzling little delights. Also some excellent raffle prizes to be won on the night.
To purchase tickets at just £8 click on the link below: http://www.2inspirenetwork.com/Birthdaycelebration/fundraiser
The 2inspire Academy kids have worked really hard with the Network team on the event planning as they are very focused on making sure their summer youth project is a success, please support them. To find out more about their project please click on link below: http://www.2inspirenetwork.com/2inspireAcademy
If you would like more information on the event or are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact:
Hazel Chawapiwa
2inspire Network
+44 (0)7590 622 501
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