3 June 2026

Josephine Scott

Josephine Scott was born in Northumberland and spent her childhood in Australia. When Rain Becomes Memory is her third collection, following Rituals, and Sparkle and Dance, all published by Red Squirrel Press.

Poems have been published in This Cullercoats Anthology (Iron Press) and poetry magazines throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.

Josephine is a graduate of the MA in Creative Writing from Northumbria University.

Tillering Tree

Elke Meiborg, Malcolm Burke and Wim Tommassen are the folk trio Tillering Tree (the name derives from an old archery term).

Malcolm is a local North Englander, but Wim and Elke come from the North Netherlands, and together they will take you flying across the European folk scene. With both modern and traditional songs and tunes from Northumberland, Wales, the Netherlands, Sweden, France and more, ranging from Balfolk waltzes to three-part harmony singing, the trio bring together an eclectic mix of folk influences to create a unique contemporary folk music experience.

Elke Meiborg: Melodeon, Northumbrian pipes and concertina, and vocals

Malcolm Burke: Flute, saxophone and vocals

Wim Tommassen: Guitar, fiddle and vocals.