Book Offer: Let Us Act for Ourselves

Earlier this year, writer, historian and activist Joey Simons completed a residency with Platform by ​publishing Let Us Act For Ourselves a collection of poetry, prose, scenes from plays and other selected writings by Freddy Anderson.

Freddy was a prolific writer, poet, playwright, lifelong socialist and republican born in County Monaghan, Ireland in 1922 and a resident of Easterhouse and Garthamlock from 1946 until he passed away almost twenty years ago.

For almost three years Joey worked with Platform to research Freddy’s life and art. During his time with us he met and spoke with many of Freddy’s peers and contemporaries. Graphic Designer Valerie Reid then worked with Joey to produce this beautiful publication.

Platform is delighted to make fifty copies available to members of the public - if you would like to get your hands on a copy simply send us an email to info@platform-online.co.uk or call 0141 276 9672 to make a request. Copies limited to one per household and offered on a first-come, first-served basis so get in there quick!

Copies are available free of charge to all those living in our Local Links area - check here to see if this includes your home.

For anyone living outside of these postcodes that would like a copy all that we ask is that you cover the cost of postage - register your interest by sending an email to info@platform-online.co.uk or calling 0141 276 9672 and we’ll send you a payment link.

Would make a great Christmas gift…