Lucas Motion, son of Andrew Motion, a contributor to Issue 5 of Interlitq, excited about being part of a brand new school

Andrew Motion

Lucas Motion, the son of Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate who contributed an example of his poetry to Issue 5 of Interlitq, has been cited in “New Abacus Belsize free school to push Mandarin and outdoor learning – and Poet Laureate’s son is first teacher” (Tom Marshall, Ham & High, 20.05.13):

Ms Briony said Mandarin lessons will begin at reception, with the school placing great emphasis on early language acquisition, alongside its desire to take education outside of the classroom.

“Thirty-eight per cent of businesses want their graduates to be able to speak Mandarin, but only four per cent of schools offer it,” she added.

Speaking to the Ham&High about the school’s plans, the 32-year-old was joined by its first teacher Lucas Motion – the son of former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion.

A former student at Central School of Speech and Drama in Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, Mr Motion will teach the first reception class from September. Two thirds of the 30 places have already been filled.

The 24-year-old, who is also moving from Highbury Quadrant Primary, said: “I feel very excited and quite lucky to be part of this.

“I have a definite commitment to my current class, but I would be lying if I said there was not excitement about starting in September, and the opportunity to be part of a brand new school.”

Reception teacher Lucas Motion and headteacher Vicky Briody. Picture: Nigel Sutton

Referring to Hull’s rich cultural legacy, Baroness Bottomley cites Andrew Motion, a contributor to Issue 5 of Interlitq

Andrew Motion

Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate who contributed an example of his poetry to Issue 5 of Interlitq, has been cited in “Mandelson will ‘beat the drum’ for Hull as High Steward ‘ambassador’” (Angus Young, Hull Daily Mail, 25.05.13):  

Baroness Bottomley, who is also Chancellor at the University of Hull, said she also intended to fly the flag for the city and, in particular, its bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

“I have already spoken about the bid in the House of Lords and I believe Hull has every chance of being successful.

“There is such a cultural legacy here with figures such as Andrew Marvell, William Wilberforce, Philip Larkin and Andrew Motion and the cultural infrastructure is also fantastic with places such as the Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Truck and, of course, The Deep.”

Virginia Bottomley and Peter Mandelson

Andrew Motion, a contributor to issue 5 of Interlitq, one of “Hull’s cultural alumni”

Andrew Motion

Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate who contributed an example of his poetry to Issue 5 of Interlitq, has been cited in”Celebrating culture in austerity (Darryl Stephenson, Local Government Chronicle, 20.05.13): “Hull’s cultural alumni past and present include some of Britain’s greatest poets, from Andrew Marvell to Philip Larkin and Andrew Motion, film makers like Mark Herman and playwrights such as John Godber.”

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Andrew Marvell

Philip Larkin

Mark Herman

John Godber

Andrew Motion, a contributor to Issue 5 of Interlitq, hosted a poetry evening in aid of two charities working with young people in Camden, North London

 

 

Andrew Motion

Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate who contributed an example of his poetry to Issue 5 of Interlitq, has been cited in “Former Poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion raises money for two Camden youth charities” (Rachael Getzels, Ham & High, 14.05.13): “Sir Andrew Motion hosted a poetry evening in aid of two charities working with young people in Camden. The former Poet Laureate, who lives in Kentish Town, led an evening of entertainment with readings and music at Lauderdale House in Highgate Hill, Highgate, on Tuesday. The event was in aid of the New Horizon Youth Centre, which is based in Charlton Street, Somers Town, and works with homeless and at-risk youngsters, and the New Diorama Theatre in Regent’s Place, Euston, which supports community theatre groups.”

Former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion (far right). Also in attendance were mayors and mayoress’ from London Boroughs of Croydon, Haringey, Greenwich, Redbridge, Richmond, Havering and Merton. Picture: Polly Hancock

Andrew Motion, a contributor to Issue 5 of Interlitq, participated in Grant Gee’s film about W.G. Sebald

Andrew Motion

Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate who contributed an example of his poetry to Issue 5 of Interlitq, has been cited in “WG Sebald’s quietly potent legacy” (Robert McCrum, The Guardian, 13.05.13): “Inevitably, it seems, Sebald is also beginning to become a source for documentary film-makers. In 2011, Grant Gee, celebrated for his film Joy Division, made a wonderful documentary Patience (After Sebald) about the author’s life in Suffolk (partly inspired by The Rings of Saturn) with contributions from Andrew Motion, Adam Phillips, and many other devotees.”

WG Sebald, photographed in his office at UEA soon before he died in 2001. Photograph: Eamonn McCabe

Grant Gee

Adam Phillips

Robert McCrum