National Poetry Day: Free the Word
28 September 2017
Ever been away from your home town and used a word that’s prompted blank looks from those around you? To mark National Poetry Day, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Local Radio commissioned twelve poets from across England to write a poem celebrating a local word, crowdsourced from listeners. And a poem by Radio Scotland's Poet in Residence showcases the many colourful Scots words related to the weather.
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It’s not just poets who are fascinated by local dialect, as celebrity lexicographer Susie Dent explains.
Words and Films
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A large moth. From listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio WM (West Midlands).
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A woodlouse - selected by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Berkshire listeners
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A community savings scheme - selected by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Humberside listeners.
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Dusk; twilight. From listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Devon.
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A familiar form of address for a friend. From listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio London.
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To interrupt; to butt in. From listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Merseyside.
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An alleyway. Suggested by listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Leeds.
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Very; great - suggested by listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Bristol.
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Spoilt; sulky; moody. Suggested by listeners to Radio Leicester.
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Lopsided; wonky. As suggested by listeners to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Suffolk.
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To moan; to complain. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Cumbria.
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A narrow lane; an alleyway. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sussex.
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The many Scots words related to the weather are given their freedom in Stuart's poem.
The Festival
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Mardy, gurt, cheeselogs, dreich and dimpsy: 13 poets highlight the local words that matter to you.
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Highlights to look forward to at the UK’s biggest poetry festival devoted to new work, taking place in Hull.
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Browse four days of gala readings, live radio, film screenings, music gigs, open mic nights and more.
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A series of exclusive films.