The idea behind this site is to provide a comprehensive and accessible source of information on writers, writing groups, literature promoters and literature festivals in the South West region.
This website has been devised by Poetry Can, a poetry development agency based in Bristol, UK, and is funded by Arts Council England South West.
As a part of Poetry Can, Literature South West abides by all policies and statements of intent employed by Poetry Can.
About Poetry Can
Poetry Can was established in March 1995 as a registered charity aiming to encourage as many people as possible within the Bristol and Bath areas to get involved in poetry activity.
Poetry Can is based in Bristol but now supports the development of poetry in South Gloucestershire and through its websites across the whole of the South West region.
Poetry Can provides information, advice and support to individuals, groups, agencies and organisations interested in any aspect of poetry or poetry activity.
Equal Opportunities Policy
April 2006 - March 2009
Statement of Intent
Poetry Can, in all areas of its activities, will aim to treat all people equally.
Poetry Can believes that human beings are characterised by diversity and aims in all its activities to give expression to that diversity.
Poetry Can recognises that people still face discrimination on the grounds (both singularly and in combination) of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality or religion.
Poetry Can is opposed to such discrimination and aims to eliminate discriminatory practice. (download full policy)
