FORMER Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion attended the University of Wales, Newport, on Friday.
Sir Andrewwas given a tour of the new City Campus and presented a variety of work from his books Laurels and Donkeys and The Cinder Path to people of all ages, including a number of the university’s literature students.
Sir Andrew Motion, who last visited Newport 12 years ago, said: “Talking to a group, many of who write themselves is special. As well as entertaining them, I hope that it is a chance for them to reflect on their own work and poetry.”
Vice Chancellor Dr Peter Noyes said the performance was a real inspiration for the students and local people He said: “These events are helping to put Newport and the university on the map.”
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