Five Leaves author and Derbyshire’s first Poet Laureate talks about her life and experiences through memoir and poetry.

Cathy Grindrod has published six collections of poetry, including Surrender, which was released by Five Leaves Publishing in 2022. She also writes memoirs and plays, plus the libretto for the acclaimed oratorio, More Glass Than Wall. Cathy will talk about her adventures as Poet Laureate and her life as a writer and share some of her poems.

Saturday 18th October 2025
 Mickleover Library, Derby 
 Doors: 11:00

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