On Tuesday 5th November, The Charles Causley Trust with the National Poetry Library hosted a commemorative event to celebrate the launch of The Drifted Stream, a poignant collection of works reflecting on the poetic legacy of Charles Causley as well as writings inspired by Charles's work. This publication marks 21 ... Read More
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Over the Summer the Trust was delighted to welcome poet Tommy Sissons to host a residency at Cyprus Well. Whilst there he crafted five poems now in his pamphlet, Shanty and Other Poems, inspired by Charles Causley as well as the rich Cornish folklore in and around Launceston. The Trust ... Read More
October 30, 2024Emily Hill
Today on the 28th October, the Causley Trust’s Director, Nicola Nuttall, was invited by the Speaker of the House of Commons to the Opening of the Constituency Garden of Remembrance. This invitation was extended as one of Charles’s poems, At the British War Cemetery, was read at the remembrance event.
This ... Read More
October 28, 2024Emily Hill
The Causley Trust is delighted to announce the dates for the inaugural Launceston Poetry Festival that will be taking place from the 30th May to 1st June 2025.
Our well-loved Causley Festival of Arts and Literature has returned with a new name and new focus on Charles' beloved Cornish home of ... Read More
October 11, 2024Emily Hill
The Trust hosted Holly Gilson as an Artist in Residence in June, she now reflects on her time spent volunteering in Launceston with the Trust.
I began my journey to Launceston leafing through the pages of Charles’s poetry. His words of appreciation for the nature that flourished around him struck me ... Read More
October 3, 2024Emily Hill
The Charles Causley Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Young Person's Poetry Competition. Thank you to all who entered and submitted a poem. Being a teacher as well as a poet, encouraging the creative arts for children was a passion of Charles Causley's, and something we ... Read More
September 27, 2024Emily Hill
The Charles Causley Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 International Poetry Competition. Thank you to all who entered and submitted a poem, each entry supports the Trust's work in promoting creative activities for all. Our judges were excited and impressed by the standard of submissions and ... Read More
September 15, 2024Emily Hill
Chloé Eathorne's latest podcast episode aims to celebrate the life and work of Charles, featuring a mix of field recordings and interviews to mark Causley's legacy.
Listen to the episode here.
Read Part 1 of Chloé's blog here.
Read Part 2 of Chloé's blog here.
May 12, 2024Emily Hill
Kitchen Revolt Productions are proud to present SPEAK WITH THE TONGUES OF BANDITS AND ANGELS, the companies debut in person poetry night at Gerry's Club on the 11th of April.
A diverse line up of artists will ignite the stage, inspired by the theme of ‘place’.
The event is in support of ... Read More
April 2, 2024Emily Hill
A project with composer Arlo Anwin! Creating a series of compositions that capture people’s reflections of Charles and his work, married with inspiring sound design crafted from field recordings collected from the home and artefacts of Charles Causley.
'Series One (2023) Charles Causley: Project Echo' features five episodes. Offering reflections collected ... Read More
March 4, 2024Emily Hill
Miracle Theatre's Hell's Bells Takes Cornwall by Storm!
The acclaimed Miracle Theatre returns with a bang, bringing their latest indoor production to audiences across Cornwall and the South West. For the first time in a decade, Miracle Theatre is touring indoor venues throughout February to April, taking the region by storm ... Read More
February 11, 2024Emily Hill
Our 2024 Young People's Poetry Competition is now live - with Head Judge Rachel Piercey!
In celebration of the work of the Cornish poet Charles Causley, the Young People’s Poetry Competition 2024 aims to encourage and enable young writers to have a go at writing poetry themselves. Charles wrote prolifically for ... Read More
January 15, 2024Emily Hill