Valerie Darville obtained a B.A. (Hons) in English with Historical Studies from Hertfordshire and an M.A. in Gender and Society from Middlesex.
She is one of the founders of the Enfield Poets (formerly Salisbury House Poets) which she still helps to run.
Valerie has been published in magazines and anthologies and been placed in many competitions, including the Bridport (twice).
She has directed four shows at the Dugdale Theatre featuring the Enfield Poets, Carol-Ann Duffy, Andrew Motion and Ruth Padell. She has given talks on subjects ranging from Angels to the girls’ school story, a genre in which she has an interest as a reflection of the movement for the education of women.
Audio Recordings:
Green Woman
Making Christmas Cake With My Grandson
The Silver Fish
The Head
The Gardener
All in the Mind
Bay Hotel Lyme Regis
Emptiness
If I Loved You
Jacob
The Choice
Sun Warmed Fruit
If I Loved You…is a teasing poem which I enjoyed both for the refrain and the voice.
If I Loved You…is a teasing poem which I enjoyed both for the refrain and the voice
Thanks Derrick. It is a favourite of mine too.
Anthony
Hi Anthony, settled back to enjoy a few poems and there was no sound. Please don`t tell me that Enfield Poets have collectively lost their voices.
Green Woman – I just listened to The Green Woman – it’s wonderful. Thank you for creating this platform for all of us to enjoy