Archives for July 2022

Hi, so here is a list of local events in August. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking though August in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise September’s list will follow in due course.

For end of July events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-july-2022/

Tuesday 2nd August 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at Chequers, Market Place, NG31 6LR (w3w = ///staple.final.entire)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month. Further details on Facebook.

Tuesday 2nd August 19:45
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Open mic – For further details see Ouse Muse on Facebook.

Wednesday 3rd August 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Hosted by Kim Allen, Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details.

Saturday 6th August 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry Stone (In old churchyard at Junction of High Street & Maiden Lane – w3w = ///hands.miss.lakes)
Open air poetry readings – bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Regular event during warmer months (weather permitting) – First Saturday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Sunday 7th August 12:00
Wisbech.
WisBEACH Rock Festival – Poetry Stage, Wisbech Town Park, Lynn Road, PE13 3AB (w3w = ///heckler.flanks.yourself)
Audience only – Featured artists: John Lyons, Kim Allen (Fenland Poet Laureate), Elisabeth Sennitt Clough, Daniel Paice (Stamford Youth Laureate), Mark Fryday, Karima Shah, Gary Huskisson, Si Fox, Laura Dickinson (2022 Some Antics Slam Champion), Owen Carrick & Scott Coe (Stamford Poet Laureate).
Free entry.
https://www.wisbechtowncouncil.gov.uk/wisbeach-rock-festival-2022.html

Sunday 7th August 11:00
Leadenham.
The Poetry Tree, Leadenham House at The Day of Lincolnshire Folk, LN5 OPU (w3w = ///trumped.unwraps.event)
Open mic – see Facebook page for more details

Monday 8th August 19:00
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. Firebug, 1 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN (w3w = ///zebra.forgot.occupy)
Open Mic – everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month.
See Facebook for more details

***** POSTPONED – RETURNING 13TH SEPTEMBER ****
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange.
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month.
http://www.thecornexchange.org.uk

Thursday 11th August 19:30
Cotesbach.
Poetry with the Cycle Poet: Caroline Burrows. Cotesbach Educational Trust, Main Street, Cotesbach Near Lutterworth, LE17 4HX (w3w = ///showcases.packets.drones)
Pay what you feel.
https://www.cotesbachschoolhouse.org.uk/event/turning-pedals-into-poems-verse-cycle/

Thursday 11th August 19:30
Nottingham.
DIY Poets – August Showcase. City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///owners.lock.privately)
Open mic Poetry & Featured acts.
Regular event – quarterly. Free entry but suggested £3 donation.
https://city-arts.org.uk/event/20381/diy-poets-august-showcase/

Friday 12th August 10:00
Cotesbach.
Teaching Poetry Session with the Cycle Poet: Caroline Burrows. Cotesbach Educational Trust, Main Street, Cotesbach Near Lutterworth, LE17 4HX (w3w = ///showcases.packets.drones)
£10 plus booking fee.
https://www.cotesbachschoolhouse.org.uk/event/caroline-burrows-the-cycling-poet-stops-off-on-her-uk-cycle-tour-to-deliver-a-nature-focused-sketching-and-poetry-session/

Sunday 14th August 14:00
Nottingham.
World Jam: Punjabi Poetry. Wollaton Park, NG8 2AE (w3w = ///atoms.casino.donor)
Music and poetry jam, plus workshop.
Free entry – optional donation. No ticket, just turn up
See Facebook for details

Wednesday 17th August 19:00
Stamford.
Featuring the Cycle Poet: Caroline Burrows. Pay what you feel. Limited open mic spots.
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
http://www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Thursday 18th August 19:30
Leicester.
Take The Stage. The Donkey Venue, 203 Welford Road, LE2 6BH (w3w = ///onion.hours.drips)
Featuring Jemima Hughes. Limited open mic slots (music, comedy, spoken word) and in high demand, best to book in advance at lukebroughtonmusic@gmail.com
See Luke’s Facebook page for details of events

Friday 19th August 19:30
Bourne.
Viva Verse and Vino. The Old Town Hall, North Street, PE10 9EA (w3w = ///shower.competing.charmingly)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome. Tickets £3 plus booking fee via https://bournetownhall.org.uk/events
Regular event – every other month.

Friday 19th August 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome.
See Some Antics on Facebook for all events with cost and to sign up for slots.
Regular event.

Saturday 20th August 11:00
Nottingham.
Poetry with the Cycle Poet: Caroline Burrows. Bromley House Library, Angel Row, NG1 6HL (w3w = ///odds.beyond.store)
Tickets cost £4 each. You can order your ticket in person in the library, by phone (0115 947 3134) or email enquiries@bromleyhouse.org
https://bromleyhouse.org/events-diary/#8316

Monday 22nd August 20:00
Stamford.
Dr John Cooper Clarke. Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///stages.aims.drill)
Audience only.
See https://www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk for tickets and prices

Tuesday 23rd August 19:00
Northampton.
Be Spoke. V & B, St Giles’ Square, NN1 1DA (w3w = ///atomic.market.noted)
With headliner Loz Anstey and featured set from Scott Coe plus 1 other TBC, plus open mic – sign up on door
https://vandb.uk/#events

Thursday 25th August 19:00
Stamford.
Open Door – Celebration of Diversity in Poetry, Art & Stories – Bring your own or come and see. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Featuring Scott Coe (Stamford Poet Laureate & Daniel Paice (Stamford Youth Laureate).
Everyone welcome, free entry.
See www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/ for this and other Diversity Festival events

Thursday 25th August 19:00
Leicester.
Open Mic. 2FunkyMusic Cafe, 23A New Park Street, LE3 5NH (w3w = silly.knee.heats)
Music & Spoken word, all genres welcome
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
See 2FunkyMusic Cafe on Facebook for further details.

Thursday 25th August 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Lord Roberts Pub, 24 Broad Street, NG1 3AN (w3w = ///entertainer.fans.tubes)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, £5 on Eventbrite or £6 on the door.
Regular event – monthly.
Further details on this and future events on Poetry Scum’s Facebook page

Saturday 27th August 12:00
Werrington Village (Peterborough).
Si & Soph’s Summer Shenanigans. At Last Tearooms, 81 Church Street, PE4 6QE (w3w = ///city.towns.spoken)
Live spoken word with featured acts, raising money for Ormiston Familes
Audience only – free entry with BBQ and raffle.
See Si & Soph on Facebook for more details.

August Bank Holiday Monday 29th 13:00
Stamford.
Stamford Diversity Festival Poetry Open Mic (In Marquee), Stamford Rec, New Recreation Road, PE9 1EW (w3w = ///mental.twig.soils)
Featuring Scott Coe (Stamford Poet Laureate, Mr Milise & Daniel Paice (Stamford Youth Laureate).
Open mic slots and details of poetry event by contacting dbrawnsley@gmail.com
Also see Facebook for details of the rest of the festival.

Wednesday 31st August 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry – Diversity Festival Special. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Featuring John Bernard.
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/