Information Session: Remembering What's Forgotten Poet in Residence

Remembering What’s Forgotten has launched a new poet in residence opportunity for Leeds-based, emerging poets of black and South Asian heritage, who wish to explore and centre lived experience narratives of mental ill health and amplify the importance of racial and social justice.

An eight-week residency, supported by a bursary, the role is open to Leeds residents of all genders and ages, with lived experience, from 18+, to produce an original piece of work.

A collaboration between Synergi-Leeds, Words of Colour, poet, theatremaker and artistic director Khadijah Ibrahiim and Heritage Corner, the project is funded by the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Remembering What’s Forgotten poet in residence has been created in response to the over-representation of black and South Asian men detained under the Mental Health Act and as in-patients in psychiatric wards, in Leeds - and nationally.

If you'd like to find out more about the Remembering What's Forgotten poet in residence opportunity and have any questions about the application process, you can book a place on our virtual Information Session for Tuesday 30th July from 1pm-2pm on Zoom, hosted by Joy Francis, project manager and co-founder, Remembering What's Forgotten.

Once you register your interest, you will be sent a Zoom link on the day of the event.

If you need any reasonable adjustments made to attend this virtual Information Session, please email info@rememberingwhatsforgotten.co.uk.