WEST ANGLIA / EAST MIDLANDS REAL WORLD POETRY EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2024

Here’s the list of local events in September 2024. 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 throughout the month in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise October’s list will follow in due course.

For end of August 2024 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-august-2024/

Sunday 1st 13:00
Leicester.
Word! In the garden. Queens Road Allotments. Queens Road, LE2 1TT (w3w = ///crop.blame.robe)
Drop in arts & poetry workshop followed by open mic
See Word Poetry’s Instagram Page for further details

Sunday 1st 18:30
Cambridge.
CB1 Poetry. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Poetry Open Mic.
1st Sunday of the month
Further details on CB1 Poetry’s Facebook page

Monday 2nd 19:00
Derby.
Monday Musings Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Spoken Word & Open Mic
Every 1st Monday
See Connecting Creatives Derby’s Instagram Page for further details

Tuesday 3rd 18:00
Sleaford.
Sleaford Ivy Writers. The Ivy, 64 S Gate, NG34 7RL (w3w = ///slams.arrive.lofts)
Writing collective.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
Places are limited, please bring £2 to cover room hire when attending – contact juliestreet62@gmail.com for more details

Tuesday 3rd 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Night. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Openbook’s website for more details of this and other events

Tuesday 3rd 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 Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events

Tuesday 3rd 19:30
Litchfield.
Poetry Alight. Duke of York, 23/25 Greenhill, WS13 6DY (w3w = ///ends.mimic.recall)
Open mic with guest speakers.
1st Tuesdays on the following months in 2024: 2nd July, 17th Sept, 12th Nov & 2nd Dec.
See The Lichfield Poets Facebook page for more details

Tuesday 3rd 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 4th 18:15
Ely.
Ely Writers. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
Participate in a bit of free writing, talk about anything to do with writing – whether that’s prose, poetry or performance – and listen to your lovely words.
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing elywriters.pandammonium.org

Wednesday 4th 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Wisbech Castle, The Crescent, PE13 1ES (w3w = ///union.reply.expel)
Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details
See Wisbech Stanza’s Facebook page for this and other events

Wednesday 4th 19:30
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’s Facebook page for this and other events

Thursday 5th 18:45
Peterborough.
Good Shout Spoken Word. Here We Aren’t, 18 Godric Square, PE2 7JL (w3w = ///modest.hats.worked)
Featured artists & open mic
Regular event – First Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Further details on Good Shout Spoken Word’s Facebook page

Thursday 5th 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. LTB Showrooms, 1 Warwick Row, CV1 1EX (w3w = ///squad.trial.voices)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.
See Here Comes Everyone magazine on Eventbrite for more details

Thursday 5th 20:00
Leicester.
Run Your Tongue. Donald Watson’s Vegan Bar, 94 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ (w3w = ///joke.scale.leaves)
Featured artists, plus open mic (Poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
See Run Your Tongue on Eventbrite for more details

Friday 6th 18:00
Nottingham.
Desi Sounds & Open Mic. New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE (w3w = ///defeat.gravy.cope)
NAE’s Café Bar is opening up to showcase some amazing emerging South Asian talent, from Musicians to Poets and Comedians. The bar will also feature an open mic section for inspired individuals to share the limelight.
See New Art Exchange’s website for details of this and other events

Friday 6th 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – First Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Instagram Page for more details

Saturday 7th 15:00
Stamford.
Meet the Georgians and Stamford’s Poets. Starts at Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
A special walking tour exploring Georgian life with Stamford Sights and Secrets tours
Features a slection of local poets around the town
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events

Sunday 8th 14:30
Nottingham.
Poetry masterclass with Raymond Antrobus. Waterstones, 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, NG1 2GR (w3w = ///mole.less.party)
Poetry Workshop
See Bad Betty’s Facebook page for further details

Sunday 8th 14:30
Nottingham.
Bad Betty Live with Raymond Antrobus. Peggy’s Skylight, 3 George Street, NG1 3BH (w3w = ///also.elaborate.jumps)
See Bad Betty’s Facebook page for further details

Monday 9th 19:30
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Featured artists plus open mic. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details

Tuesday 10th 19:30
Lincoln.
Wordsmiths. BeerHeadZ, 4 Eastgate, LN2 1QA (w3w = ///safely.onions.reward)
An evening of poetry and spoken word
2nd Tuesday of every month.
See BeerHeadZ Lincoln’s Facebook page for further details

Tuesday 10th 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
See St Ives Corn Exchange’s website for this and other events

Tuesday 10th 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Music and Spoken Word Open Mic, plus featured performers
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 11th 19:00
Stamford.
Rhymes on the rocks. Spirits of Stamford. 11 St Paul’s Street, PE9 2BE (w3w = ///usual.wizard.loss)
Poetry Open Mic
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month
See Rhymes on the rocks’ Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 11th 19:30
Nottingham.
Free your mind – Poetry open mic. King William IV, 6 Eyre Street Nottingham NG2 4RG (w3w = ///farms.random.chew)
Free minds is a poetry night open to all forms of poetry and for all stories to be told.
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month.
See King William IV on Eventbrite for more details

Thursday 12th 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details

Thursday 12th 19:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events

Thursday 12th 19:30
Northampton.
The Bardic Open Mic. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events

Thursday 12th 20:00
Lincoln.
Open Mic Night. The Dog and Bone. 10 John Street, LN2 5BH (w3w = ///talked.using.items)
Open Mic with host Gaz Clitheroe. Music, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word all welcome.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See Dog and Bone’s Facebook page for this and other events

Saturday 14th 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry at Walkers. Walkers Bookshop, High Street, PE9 2AL (w3w = ///mostly.finest.bunk)
On the sofa’s upstairs at Walkers.
Monthly event (on 3rd Saturday February & March & on 2nd Saturday April to July).
Bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
See Walkers Bookshop’s website for this and other events

Saturday 14th 20:00
Kenilworth.
Tree House Sessions. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Open mic for music and spoken word.
Second Saturday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events

Monday 16th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers sessions. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Group writing sessions: Fiction, Poetry, Prose, etc.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events

Monday 16th 19:30
Grantham.
Grantham Writes. Riverside Development in the North East Corner of Welham Street, NG31 6QS (w3w = ///crowned.audio.insert)
Third Monday of every month.
Contact granthamwriterstoo@gmail.com for more details

Monday 16th 19:30
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with former Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
Places are limited. Please see the MindSpace website to book

Monday 16th 19:45
Lincoln.
Guild Session. St Mary’s Guildhall, 2-18 Sibthorp St, LN5 7SH (w3w = ///nights.visits.speaks)
An evening of amazing music and poetry in a beautiful 12th century building in the centre of Lincoln.
Third Monday of every month.
See The Guild Session’s Facebook page for this and other events

Tuesday 17th 18:30
Ely.
Artemis Writers. The Yard by Sliver Oak, 35A Newnham Street, CB7 4PG (w3w = ///rebirth.busters.relished)
Creative Writing workshop
See Artemis Writers’ Facebook page for further details, or register your interest by emailing artemiswritersuk@gmail.com

Tuesday 17th 19:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Poetry Aloud. Live at upstairs at Oakes Barn. St Andrew’s St South, IP33 3PH (w3w = ///booklets.operation.inflict)
Poetry Aloud Open Mic sessions are hybrid Live / Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except December.
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details

Tuesday 17th 19:30
Leicester.
Pinggg…K! The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (3rd Tuesday) free spoken word
See Pinggg…K’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 18th 18:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Kitchen. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
This free event is an Open Mic and platform for the local creative community to come together share their art, and connect with other like-minded folk.
Regular event – Third Wednesday of every month.
See Hopkinson on Eventbrite for more details

Wednesday 18th 19:00
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Poetry & spoken word open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 18th 19:30
Biggleswade.
A Way With Words. The BIGG Theatre Bar, 36 High Street, SG18 0JL (w3w = ///powerful.adverbs.outbursts)
Open minded spoken word and poetry open mic night – every third Wednesday of the month
Turn up on the night, sign up and connect with emerging writers, artists and poets in this relaxed and inclusive open mic night.
Fully accessible
See The BIGG Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events

Thursday 19th
Boston.
Boston Book Festival. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
See Boston Book Festival events on Ticketsource for details on all events

Thursday 19th 18:00
Peterborough.
Poetry Feast. Westraven Community Garden, Hartwell Way, PE3 7LX (w3w = ///boots.fields.riches)
Come together to write & eat. Food share, so please bring a dish and a note book.
See Syntax Poetry’s Instagram page for more details

Thursday 19th 18:30
Spalding.
White Horse Writers Open Mic. Sergi’s Tapas Bar, 10/11 Francis Street, PE11 1AT (w3w = ///goat.charm.those)
Open Mic night – For writers, singers, sword swallowers, magicians and clowns.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events

Thursday 19th 19:15
Nottingham.
NBCN Presents: Powerhouses. Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF (w3w = ///stage.speaks.hulk)
A showcase of 5 amazing female artists made up of RnB, Jazz, Soul and Spoken Word.
See Nottingham Playhouse’s website for details of this and other events

Thursday 19th 19:30
Nottingham.
Full Circle. The Cock and Hoop, High Pavement, NG1 1HN (w3w = ///option.fish.fuzzy)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry’s Instagram Page for more details

Thursday 19th 20:00
Northampton.
The Good Vibes. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic. Monthly event (3rd Thursday) – free entry
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events

Friday 20th
Boston.
Boston Book Festival. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
See Boston Book Festival events on Ticketsource for details on all events

Friday 20th 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Phoenix Cinema & Arts Centre, Midland Street, Phoenix Square, LE1 1TG (w3w = ///bands.drip.onion)
Featured artists plus Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome. Monthly event – usually 3rd Friday of the month
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.

Friday 20th 19:00
Nottingham.
The Fado Vado Presents: A night of Art, Music & Poetry. New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE (w3w = ///defeat.gravy.cope)
See New Art Exchange’s website for details of this and other events

Saturday 21st
Boston.
Boston Book Festival. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
See Boston Book Festival events on Ticketsource for details on all events

Saturday 21st 10:30
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Community Room, Tesco Oakham, 96 South St, LE15 6BQ (Store Entrance – w3w = ///onto.noisy.bathtubs)
3rd Saturday of the month except December

Saturday 21st 11:00
Peterborough.
Angry Pencil. Westraven Community Garden, Hartwell Way, PE3 7LX (w3w = ///boots.fields.riches)
Paint jam plus poetry open mic
11am to 4pm
See Syntax Poetry’s Facebook page for more details

Saturday 21st 12:00
Leicester.
Clothes swap story swap. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Drop in poetry workshop followed by open mic – with Cathi Rae & friends
See Word Poetry’s Instagram Page for further details

Saturday 21st 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, or on their Instagram page

Sunday 22nd
Boston.
Boston Book Festival. Fydell House, South Street, PE21 6HT (w3w = ///drip.loved.combining)
See Boston Book Festival events on Ticketsource for details on all events

Monday 23rd 18:00
Nottingham.
Bunker: Stories and Poems from a Nuclear Age. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
Book launch
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events

Tuesday 24th 19:30
Nottingham.
Dandelions Poetry with Tim Relf. Bambuu, 3 Broadway, NG1 1pr (w3w = ///camera.slice.plank)
Featured artist Tim Relf, plus open mic
See Dandelions Poetry’s Facebook page for more details

Tuesday 24th 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (forth Tuesday) we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details

Wednesday 25th 19:00
Milton Keynes.
A Poems, Prose & Pizza Affair. Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, MK13 0DX (w3w = ///vandalism.offer.icebergs)
Open mic plus featured artists. Every 4th Wednesday of the month
See Bucks Star Brewery’s website for more details of this and other events

Wednesday 25th 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.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events

Thursday 26th September to 31st October
Mansfield.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Expression Exhibition. Mansfield Central Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate, NG18 1NH (w3w = ///piles.broad.bikes)
Open 8:30AM – 5:30PM (M-F), 9AM – 4PM (Saturday) & 9AM – 3PM (Sunday)
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Thursday 26th 13:00
Coventry.
Coventry Stanza. The Old Windmill, 21 Spon Street, CV1 3BA (w3w = ///exit.pizza.then)
Fourth Thursday of each month.
Email Emma: e.t.kemp@gmail.com for more details

Thursday 26th 18:30
Nottingham.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Desert Island Poems with Daljit Nagra. West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, NG2 6AT (w3w = ///banks.banana.vocab)
BBC radio presenter Daljit Nagra MBE shares his desert island poems in conversation with the Library Director of Bromley House Library Clare Brown, before reading from his own award-winning work.
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Thursday 26th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Robin Hood Inn, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2FR (w3w = ///woof.feeds.aura)
Headliners and Open mic
Last Thursday of the month
See Poetry Scum’s Instagram Page for more details

Thursday 26th 19:30
Cambridge.
Desperate Fleas. The Blue Moon. 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF (w3w = ///files.gloves.poet)
Mixed open mic: Comedy, Music, Spoken Word
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Please be aware, the building is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately we do not have disabled toilets
See The Blue Moon’s website for this and other events

Thursday 26th 19:30
Nottingham.
Poetry & Plates. Delilah Fine Foods, 12 Victoria St, NG1 2EX (w3w = ///herb.rocky.bumpy)
Delilah’s kitchen, delicious drinks and some of the most scrumptious words in Nottingham.
See Delilah Fine Foods’ website for more details of this and other events

Thursday 26th 19:30
Southwell.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Hexameter Presents, Poetry Bingo!Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King Street, NG25 0EH (w3w = ///kennels.braked.thrusters)
A group of poets from Sheffield, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire invite you for a fun evening of Poetry Bingo live at the library.
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Thursday 26th 20:00
Bourne.
Thirsty For Words. The Nag’s Head, 2 Abbey Rd, PE10 9EF (w3w = ///fuzz.cabinet.poem)
Poetry Open Mic
See The Nag’s Head Bourne’s Facebook page for more details

Friday 27th
Kings Lynn.
Kings Lynn Literature Festival 27-29 September 2024 – Various locations
See Kings Lynn Literature Festival website for more details of all events

Friday 27th 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthly Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Regular Event – last Friday of every month
See Word Wise’s Facebook page for more details

Saturday 28th
Kings Lynn.
Kings Lynn Literature Festival 27-29 September 2024 – Various locations
See Kings Lynn Literature Festival website for more details of all events

Saturday 28th 10:00
Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Poems While You Wait. Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, NG17 1BP (w3w = ///sorry.danger.shark)
Join poet Leanne Moden and friends at Sutton-in-Ashfield Library for poems while you wait – written and personalised just for you!
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Saturday 28th 11:00
Beeston.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Beyond the Spectrum – Poetry Taster Session for Neurodivergent People. Beeston Library, Foster Ave, NG9 1AE (w3w = ///visual.times.filled)
At this workshop, aimed at neurodivergent adults, you will find out what makes Beyond the Spectrum so special. You’ll work with an autistic professional writer in a group of like-minded people, to create and perfect a poem to reflect your own experience.
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Saturday 28th 13:00
Leicester.
Ritual. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
All day, multi-stage festival of live music & poetry
See The Robot Needs Home Collective’s Facebook page for more details

Saturday 28th 14:00
Leicester.
We are the Headliners. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Spoken word event – Fourth Saturday of each month.
Hosted by Beltane Spring Fayre Group, phone 0116-270-4765 for more info

Sunday 29th
Kings Lynn.
Kings Lynn Literature Festival 27-29 September 2024 – Various locations
See Kings Lynn Literature Festival website for more details of all events

Sunday 29th 13:00
Coventry.
Positive Images Poetry Workshops. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY (w3w = ///laptop.ruler.fries)
Free workshops with former Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
Usually the last Sunday of every month. Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info

Sunday 29th 13:15
Nottingham.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Taking Your Poems Out into the World. West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, NG2 6AT (w3w = ///banks.banana.vocab)
Workshop with Jane Commane
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Sunday 29th 14:00
Leicester.
Bodacious Poetry Sundays. Omi Bar, 46 Welford Rd, LE2 7AA (w3w = ///causes.wink.listed)
Open mic – Every last Sunday of each month
See Carol Leeming’s Instagram Page for more details

I’m really excited to be featuring at this month’s Word Habit. See below for event details

Sunday 29th 14:00
Sudbury.
Word Habit. The Brewery Tap, 21 East Street, CO10 2TP (w3w = ///skidding.unless.flickers)
Featured artists plus Open Mic. 2pm – 5pm. Word habit happens 4 times each year: March, May, July & September.
See Word Habit’s Facebook page for more details

Monday 30th 19:00
Nottingham.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Taking Your Poems Out into the World. West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, NG2 6AT (w3w = ///banks.banana.vocab)
Workshop with Jane Commane
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events

Monday 30th 19:00
Stapleford.
Inspire Poetry Festival: Poeting the Past. Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, 25 Church Street, NG9 8GA (w3w = ///puns.amber.spoke)
Join Notts poet Andrew Graves for this relaxed workshop where you’ll be encouraged to use resources from the library’s local heritage collection to inspire your poetry.
See Inspire Poetry Festival’s website for more details of this and other events