Ann Wilson (aka Ann the Poet) is a South Cumbria based poet who performs and delivers writing and performance workshops.  She has performed her poetry, stand-up and music in theatres and at festivals and events throughout the UK since 1995.   She’s the host of the Spoken Word Open Mic at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal where she also hosts a pub quiz.  She was very proud to win a Tough Guy’s Music Award for Best Solo Act in 2009 especially as it sounds so butch. She was South Cumbria Poet Laureate in 2006.

Ann is currently working with Whitewood and Fleming in the role of Looked After Children's Projects co-ordinator.  She also works on the project delivery teams using all of her skills and learning more every day.  She's also leading creative writing workshops for MIND in Ulverston and one off workshops for various organisations.  Ann is available for performances, workshops and projects during the summer and autumn.