Archives for August 2022

So here’s the list of local events in September. 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 October’s list will follow in due course.

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

Thursday 1st September 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. Cafe Morso, 16 Corporation Street, CV1 1GF (w3w = ///types.artist.banana)
Featured artist Jemima Hughes, plus open mic – Further details of this and future events on Fire & Dust’s Facebook page. Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.

Saturday 3rd September 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/

Tuesday 6th September 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
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.

Tuesday 6th September 19:45
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Open mic – Further details on Ouse Muse’s Facebook page

Wednesday 7th September 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 10th September 19:30
Sandy.
Open Mic Night. The Four Horsemen Bar, 7 High Street, SG19 1AG (w3w = ///observer.stiletto.fetches)
Musicians, Comedians, Singers, Poets all welcome. No need to book just turn up. Free entry.
Further details on Facebook event

Monday 12th September 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 shortly

Tuesday 13th September 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month.
http://www.thecornexchange.org.uk

Wednesday 14th September 19:30
Market Deeping.
Open Mic at The Iron Horse Ranch, High Street, PE6 8EB (w3w = ///beefed.inflates.fried)
Music & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry. See website for this and future events
www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk/whats-on/

Friday 16th September 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 Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Regular event.

Wednesday 21st September 19:00
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Poetry of Peter Howard read by Heather Howard.
Further information to follow – see Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details.

Thursday 22nd September 19:00
Helpston.
Poetry Evening. John Clare Cottage, Woodgate, PE6 7ED (w3w = ///swatted.tactical.swoop)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry.
www.clarecottage.org

Saturday 24th September 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see message details on Facebook event page

Tuesday 27th September 19:00
Northampton.
Be Spoke. V & B, St Giles’ Square, NN1 1DA (w3w = ///atomic.market.noted)
This month is a comedy special. The headliner is Chris Matthewman with featured artists Rosa Fernandez and Chuck the Poet, plus open mic – sign up on the door.
See Be.Spoke’s Facebook page for further details

Tuesday 27th September 20:00
Thorney.
Four Quartets. Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, PE6 0QE (w3w = ///fever.workroom.shelters)
In association with Thorney Festival 2022, Four Poets’ Laureate of Peterborough; the first (Toby Wood), the current (Kat Beeton) and two in between (Keely Mills and Pete Cox). For one night only.
Audience only – Free entry.

Wednesday 28th September 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Thursday 29th September 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Lord Roberts Pub, 24 Broad Street, NG1 3AN (w3w = ///entertainer.fans.tubes)
Headliners are Laura Dickinson and Cassy G
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.

Thursday 29th September 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.
Further details on Facebook

Thursday 29th September 19:30
Werrington Village (Peterborough).
PoeTea. At Last Tearooms, 81 Church Street, PE4 6QE (w3w = ///city.towns.spoken)
Peterborough Radical Bookfair take over. Headliner is Ross Ayers and also features Pippa Nayer, Revolt Poet and Dave Lee Morgan
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Further details on Facebook.

Friday 30th September 19:00
Peterborough.
PoeTea presents The Toby Awards 2022. Blind Tiger, 11-13 Cowgate, PE1 1LZ (w3w = ///punks.joins.fries)
Special guests plus local poetry awards and celebration. Everyone welcome, free entry. ***PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO DISABLED ACCESS TO THE VENUE ROOM DOWNSTAIRS***
Further details on Facebook.

Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October
Kings Lynn.
King’s Lynn Poetry Festival. King’s Lynn Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, PE30 5DQ (w3w = ///charm.voices.plates)
Various events, audience only – see http://www.lynnlitfests.com/ for more details