Purple Patch magazine was founded by Geoff Stevens and Olive Hyett in 1976 and to date, has published more than 130 issues. It has been open to submissions of poetry (with SAE for reply) at any time on any subject, and from all writers, whether they subscribe or not. The magazine has usually considered all subjects, but there have been themed issues. These have included a dialect issue, a surreal issue, a cassette tape issue, two Dylan Thomas issues, a 50/60's Angry Young Man issue, A Max Noiprox Memorial Issue, and a poet's first draft issue. Purple Patch current issue is available from:- 25 Griffiths Road, West Bromwich B71 2EH, England. Due to Geoff’s condition, further issues have been suspended, but please check back for information about the future of Purple Patch Poetry. Editor Geoff Stevens Partners/Alliances Firing Squad Urban Landscapes