NOTICES
[January 18, 2010] – New Philip Larkin poster
The Society has now taken delivery of a consignment of Philip Larkin posters. Produced from a photograph by Anne James, the poster shows Larkin with his bicycle in 1964, at the time the 'Monitor' film was being shot.
The poster, costing £5.00 (including protective tube), will be available at the John White talk on 28 January (see the Events page). Details of how to order a copy will appear in the next issue of About Larkin and will also appear in due course on the OTHER section of our Shop page.
[January 3, 2010] – Larkin Statue Appeal on Youtube
Midas PR have put together a short video to publicize the Larkin Statue Appeal. The video can be viewed on Youtube at:
Youtube Larkin Staue Appeal video.
[November 1, 2009] – The Philip Larkin Statue Appeal [ Download Statue Appeal leaflet]
2010 will see the 25th anniversary of Larkin’s death.
The City of Hull is marking this occasion under the banner Larkin 25: Another Look at Larkin, an extensive programme of events which will celebrate Larkin's life and work .
As a lasting legacy of the commemorations and of the poet's connections with the City, the Philip Larkin Society proposes to erect a statue of Larkin at Hull Paragon Interchange. Permission in principle has already been kindly granted by Network Rail and First Transpennine.
The Society has contributed £10,000 to the funding of the statue and is seeking to raise the remaining funds required through donations from individuals and businesses, and through grant funding from arts organizations.
Those wishing to contribute to the appeal can donate online at:
www.justgiving/philiplarkinstatue.
Donors contributing more than £50 will be listed in a commemorative book documenting the project to be published in 2011.