Spoken word artist Jack Horner, better known as Leon The Pig Farmer, has made a donation of £250 to homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley, raised from sales of his first book.

Jack visited Emmaus Mossley to make the donation, raised from sales of the first batch of his poetry book ‘Talking Myself Out Of Trouble’. 

The book is a compilation of 30 verses covering Jack’s journey through mental health awareness and recovery, and includes illustrations by artist Phil Wagstaff.

Jack said: “Emmaus is a place that I have loved visiting since moving to the area years ago. I always feel welcome and enjoy the creative and ethical side that carries through the premises.

"The drive and passion that exists within Emmaus Mossley and what they do in the community is applaudable. It seemed only fitting that such an exceptional local charity should benefit from the work Phil and I have produced and join the journey.”

Jack turned to writing after suffering a breakdown in 2019 and a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress syndrome related to his past service as an army soldier. He has since toured venues and festivals across the country, performing his spoken word verse as Leon The Pig Farmer.

Alison Hill, director at Emmaus Mossley, said: “It was great to welcome Jack to our community and hear about the success of his book and recent spoken word events. Everyone at Emmaus Mossley is extremely grateful for Jack’s continued support.”

‘Talking Myself Out Of Trouble’ is available to buy from the Leon The Pig Farmer website and the Emmaus Mossley Secondhand Superstore. For more information about Leon The Pig Farmer, his spoken word poetry, blog and upcoming events, visit https://thepigfarmer.art/ 

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