A POETRY evening with one of Britain’s foremost poets will take place tonight as part of the Book and Media Festival 2011.

Jacqueline Gabbitas will be discussing the work of one of her favourite poets, the 19th century great John Clare, at Woodford Green Library, in Snakes Lane East, from 7.15pm to 9pm.

She will also talk about Clare’s life as well as giving readings of both classic and contemporary poetry.