For detailed information on Flapjack associated poets and authors readings please use the links to their personal websites, included on the publication pages.

26 August. Dominic Berry hosts Outspoken, featuring Jackie Hagan. Part of Manchester Pride, Contact Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester. 7.30pm. Free.

28 August. Gerry Potter will be performing at Club Brenda's Alternative Pride. Kraak, Stevenson Sq, Manchester. 4pm-3am.

29 August. Club Brenda's Alternative Pride continues with host Jackie Hagan introducing some of the best poets in Manchester, including Dominic Berry. Kraak, Stevenson Sq, Manchester. 4-6pm.

September. New publication: Light Made Solid by Ben Mellor - the debut poetry collection from the BBC Radio4 slam champion 2009. Launch event tbc.

8 September. Rosie Garland will be facilitating a creative writing workshop and discussion panel on "Writing the Female Monster", part of the She-Wolf convention on female werewolves in literature. International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Cambridge St, Manchester. 6-8pm. £3.00

14 September. Gerry Potter will be performing at Polari Goes Pope at South Bank Centre, London. 6.30pm. Free with advance ticket from venue.

15 October. Ben Mellor and Dominic Berry will be performing at Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Sq, Manchester - part of this year's Manchester Literature Festival. 7pm.