• An InTents Moment

    Thursday, October 18, 2012

    As part of this summer’s poetry project Peace Camp, we launched a UK-wide schools project with over 400 students taking part. The fruits of the project were displayed on London's South Bank in celebration of National Poetry Day.

  • Photo Comp Winners

    Friday, October 12, 2012

    The winners of the Peace Camp photography competition have been announced. Read on to see the winning shots.

  • You Can Still Be Part of It

    Sunday, July 29, 2012

    Although the live Peace Camp artworks have now gone away, you can still be part of the project by contributing to our online project. Dedicate a poem or suggest your favourite for our anthology.

  • Only 2 days left!

    Saturday, July 21, 2012

    We've reached the half-way point for Peace Camp. If you were toying with the idea of going, now's the time to make the decision. With thousands of people experiencing this once-in-a-lifetime event, don't miss out - you will kick yourself forever! And don't just take our word for it...

  • Peace Camp Films

    Friday, July 20, 2012

    Relive the magic at the Peace Camp sites by watching some short films we've had made of the installations. You might even spot yourself!

  • Everyone's Talking About...

    Wednesday, July 18, 2012

    With a preview in The Daily Telegraph, Fiona Shaw interview in The Guardian's G2, and an exclusive preview on The Culture Show it seems everyone is getting excited about Peace Camp right now.

  • Photography Competition

    Friday, July 13, 2012

    Take a winning picture of any of the Peace Camp sites and win a brand new Olympus camera worth £299 with our photography competition with Amateur Photography magazine.

  • Behind the Scenes Blog

    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    This brand new blog is packed full of anecdotes and insights into the work that has gone into Peace Camp.

  • Lovesick?

    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    Poetry is the best medicine and our Love Doctor is here to show you why.

  • Fiona UK Poetry Tour

    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    Fiona Shaw has been busy touring the UK to find out which love poems are the nation's favourite and to hear the voices of the people at each corner of our islands.

  • Fiona at Hay Festival

    Thursday, June 07, 2012

    PEACE CAMP AT HAY FESTIVAL Sunday 10 June 2012, 1pm Hay Festival celebrates great writing from poets and scientists, lyricists and comedians, novelists and environmentalists, and the power of great ideas to transform our way of thinking. This Sunday, Fiona Shaw will take to the Hay stage to talk about her personal relationship with poetry and to introduce Peace Camp. Shaw invites you to bring along your favourite love poems and join her in a conversation about love poetry in all its many forms.

  • Be in the soundscape

    Monday, June 11, 2012

    Composer Mel Mercier is creating a soundscape that reflects the many voices and accents of the UK and we're delighted that YOUR VOICE COULD BE PART OF IT.

  • Be an Apprentice

    Friday, May 11, 2012

    Would you like to join the Peace Camp team and learn about what is involved in mounting a large-scale outdoor artwork?

  • Isle of Skye

    Monday, April 30, 2012

    Award winning actress FIONA SHAW will be at the Isle of Skye Baking Company on Saturday 5 May, 7pm to talk poetry and to hear your favourite poems.

  • In Northumberland

    Thursday, April 12, 2012

    Fiona Shaw will be heading off to the wonderful Barter Books (home of the famous ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster) in Northumberland on Thursday 19 April to find the poems that mean the most to you.

  • Cambridge Wordfest

    Wednesday, April 11, 2012

    Fiona Shaw is continuing her search for your favourite love poetry and invites you to share your poems at Cambridge Wordfest this weekend.

  • Guardian Books podcast

    Tuesday, April 03, 2012

  • In the Press

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Since the launch of Peace Camp on Monday, there's been a real buzz around the project.

  • Today Programme

    Monday, March 26, 2012

    Fiona Shaw spoke about Peace Camp this morning on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

  • Call for nominations

    Monday, March 19, 2012

    You are invited to nominate your favourite love poems to be included in the Peace Camp online anthology.

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