WEST ANGLIA / EAST MIDLANDS REAL WORLD POETRY EVENTS – OCTOBER

So here’s the list of local events in October. 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 thoughout October in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise November’s list will follow in due course.

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

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

Tuesday 4th October 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

Tuesday 4th October 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. See Facebook event for more details

Wednesday 5th October 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.

Wednesday 5th October 19:00
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poet’s’ Facebook page for this and other events.

Thursday 6th October 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. Cafe Morso, 16 Corporation Street, CV1 1GF (w3w = ///types.artist.banana)
Featured artist (tbc) 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.

Thursday 6th October 19:30
Nottingham.
Live from the poets corner. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
Poetry open mic.
Tickets and more details on Eventbrite £5 plus fee, or £6 on the door.

Friday 7th October 14:00-16:00
Peterborough.
University Centre Peterborough, Park Crescent, PE1 4DZ (w3w = ///arts.thick.leads)
Inherit the Wind-Rush. With Renaissance One featuring John Agard and Fred Augiar.
Workshop – Contact organiser for places – Further details on Facebook.

Friday 7th October 19:00-21:00
Peterborough.
The Afro Caribbean Millennium Centre, Dickens Street, PE1 5GD (w3w = ///farmer.limit.these)
Inherit the Wind-Rush. With Renaissance One featuring John Agard and Fred Augiar.
Performances – Audience Only, Free Entry
Further details on Facebook.

Saturday 8th October 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/
Also, nearby at Stamford Library (w3w = ///navy.digs.cattle) from 10:00
Stamford Youth Laureate Daniel Paice’s “Endeavour” book launch

Monday 10th October 19:00
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. Firebug, 1 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN (w3w = ///zebra.forgot.occupy)
World Mental Health Day special in association with Lamp.
Headliner Cathi Rae, plus open Mic – everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month.
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details

Tuesday 11th October 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

Tuesday 11th October 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Hosted by Jonathan Taylor, Featuring Steven John Birks – Americana Singer Songwriter & Mark Niel – Poet Laureate of Milton Keynes. Plus live music & spoken word open mic.
Free Entry. See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details.

Wednesday 12th October 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/

Wednesday 12th October 19:30
Nottingham.
SMUT! The Verbal Burlesque. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
A night of poetry and storytelling in Nottingham celebrating human sexuality. Open Mic.
See Facebook event for further details

Thursday 13th October 19:00
Nottingham.
Amber Mic Presents Uncover. The Angel Microbrewery, 7 Stoney Street, NG1 1LP (w3w = ///half.burns.chemistry)
Spoken Word and Music – Featuring Laura Dickinson, Alice Lynn, Myles Knight & Matty Haynes.
Audience Only, Tickets £10 advance, or £15 on the door.
Further details on Facebook.

Friday 14th October 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.

Tuesday 18th October 19:00
Stamford.
One World Week Preview Evening.
The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Featuring Poetry from Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe & Youth Laureate Daniel Paice. With piano music from Fergas Black and ‘Moments of Peace’ photographic project.
Audience only – free entry
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Wednesday 19th October 18:30
Market Deeping.
The Friends of The Deepings School Library present an evening of Poetry
The Deepings School Library, Park Rd, PE6 8NF (w3w = ///compiler.reheat.skewed)
Featuring Helen Gould, Si Fox, Sophie Jade o’Sullivan, Peterborough Poet Laureate Kat Beeton & Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe.
In aid of the Library Book Fund, featuring celebrated local poets, cake sale, book sale.
Suitable for the whole family – £1 per person (all ages)
(Those in Y10 or below must be accompanied by an adult.)
https://www.deepings.anthemtrust.uk/

Wednesday 19 October 19:00
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Featuring Ken Cumberlidge, plus open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details.

Wednesday 19th October 19:00
Nottingham.
Nott Another Poetry Night, Robin Hood Inn, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2FR (w3w = ///woof.feeds.aura)
Featuring Jesse Freeman, plus open mic
See Nott Another’s Instagram page for more details

Thursday 20th October 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

Thursday 20th October 19:00
Leicester.
Apricot Jam – Poetry and Music Collab. Beta X, 72 Church Gate, LE1 3AN (w3w = ///shout.anyway.lively)
Featuring mixed music and poetry sets from Chris Oliver and Laura Dickinson, plus open mic.
Pay what you feel (£3 recommended).
Further details on Facebook.

Thursday 20th October 19:30
Leicester.
Decent Beings Tour: Hosted by Run Your Tongue, to celebrate 10 years of RYT.
The Exchange bar, 50 Rutland Street, LE1 1RD (w3w = ///home.snaps.staple)
Featuring Skylar J Wynter, Agnieskza Turner and Jeff Cottrill, plus open mic
If you would like to perform on the open mic, please email rytsignup@gmail.com beforehand (poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
PAY AS YOU FEEL. Please book a ticket from Eventbrite (£1 minimum)
Further details on Facebook.

Thursday 20th October 19:30
Kenilworth.
Pure & Good & Right. The Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Headliner Ann Atkins, plus open mic – book slot on the night.
Admission £4 (£2 Concessions)

Friday 21st October 19:00
Stamford.
Decent Beings Tour: The Cellar Bar Opening
The Cellar Bar, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///harp.wacky.aware)
** PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO DISABLED ACCESS TO THE CELLAR BAR **
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Friday 21st October 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.

Saturday 22nd October 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

Saturday 22nd October 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 The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events

Saturday 22nd October 19:00
Peterborough.
Decent Beings Tour: Hate Story – Comedy Poetry night at the Blind Tiger featuring Jeff Cottrill
Blind Tiger, 11-13 Cowgate, PE1 1LZ (w3w = ///punks.joins.fries)
** PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO DISABLED ACCESS TO THE VENUE ROOM DOWNSTAIRS **
Further details on Facebook.

Sunday 23rd October 19:00
Peterborough.
Decent Beings Tour: Shine – featuring Skylar J Wynter and Agnieskza Turner
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate, PE1 1LF (w3w = ///placed.snail.glue)
Further details on Facebook.

Tuesday 25th October 19:00
Northampton.
Be Spoke. V & B, St Giles’ Square, NN1 1DA (w3w = ///atomic.market.noted)
Regular event – monthly – features to be announced, plus open mic – sign up on door
See Be.Spoke’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 26th October 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 27th October 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 27th October 19:30
Werrington Village (Peterborough).
PoeTea. At Last Tearooms, 81 Church Street, PE4 6QE (w3w = ///city.towns.spoken)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Further details on Facebook.

Thursday 27th October 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Lord Roberts Pub, 24 Broad Street, NG1 3AN (w3w = ///entertainer.fans.tubes)
Headliners are CeCe and Shak
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 28th October 19:00
Essendine.
An evening of live music, dance & poetry. Essendine Village Hall, Bourne Road, PE9 4LH (w3w = ///wiggling.belly.warriors)
Raising money for ‘Boxes of Hope’ supporting Ukranian Refugees.
Audience only, Tickets £8 (includes a hot drink) available Ryhall Post Office, Essendine Post Office and Gather & Sew, Bourne.

Thursday 28th October (Time TBC)
Derby.
Word Wise x Bad Betty Press. The Maypole, 42 Brook Street, DE1 3PH (w3w = ///pops.behind.drama)
Featuring Eve Esfandiari-Denney, Christopher Lanyon, Phoebe Wagner and local support act. More details coming soon.
http://badbettypress.com/events/