Poet Lemn Sissay, who was fostered and later spent time in a children’s home, tells Sean about the Christmas Dinners he puts on each year for young people who have been through the care system and might otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Sunday 16th December 2018 at 1:15pm BBC One and at bbc.in/2GfjwHb in the UK. | BBC Songs of Praise
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At the 2017 Making a Difference Awards our Chancellor, Lemn Sissay, premiered a new poem suitably named Making a difference. Watch his inspirational reading here. | The University of Manchester
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Celebrate 70 years of the National Poetry Library with this stunning poem by Lemn Sissay 🎉💛 As part of the celebrations, we asked you to discover 70 new poets and write 70-word poems of your own - share yours in the comments! Lemn's poem was written as part of his role as Ambassador for the National Poetry Library, signposting the library as a free and open space for everyone living in Lambeth and beyond. Read the full piece… 70 To live a full life within seventy years To recall in colour seve
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Our contribution to #NationalPoetryDay, Lemn Sissay MBE shares a poem to commemorate his installation as our Chancellor last year. | The University of Manchester
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