It’s a pleasure to report that both Pat Belford and Gill Osborne have had more success in placing stories with the People’s Friend. As the longest-running women’s weekly magazine in the world—the first edition appearing in 1869— and with a still growing subscription base, it’s good to know that Pat’s The Early Delivery and Gill’s Double Trouble will be read so widely.

Emma Storr is now officially able to announce the publication date on May 22nd for her debut poetry pamphlet Heart Murmur, published by Calder Valley Poetry (£7.00). The launch event will take place at Seven Arts at 31 Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton (LS7 3PD), 7.30 – 9.30pm. Also reading will be John Foggin and Carole Bromley. There is a bar, with food available, at the centre. Emma would be delighted to see members on the night to help her celebrate. Full details here.

Finally, Ian Harker and Andrew Lambeth have succeeded again in getting Strix on the Saboteur Awards Shortlist for best magazine. They didn’t win last year but are hoping to go one step further this time around. Although obviously not asking out of blind loyalty, if you are a fan of Strix, they would really appreciate your vote. Cast your mark on the ballot paper here.