Events

Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: A short talk by member Christine Pope, Poems topic 'Open Choice'.

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more

Grey Hen Press, Scottish launch of anthology, Reflected Light - Responses to the creative arts. "One of the most satisfying anthologies I've read for years" (R V Bailey). "A treasure chest ... which will delight and enchant the reader" (Gabriel Griffin). "Inspirational ... the poems brim with our five subtle senses, and the alchemy of otherness' (Pauline Stainer).

Online, using Zoom. If you'd like to attend, email email for meeting ID and passcode. Please say 'Grey Hen Scotland' in the subject line. more

Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: poems on the theme of Encounters.

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more

Poetry Space, reading from new anthology 'Locked Down', with readings from several poetry p f members (named) and others...

This is an online event organised by publisher and poet, Susan Jane Sims. If you would like to attend the event, e-mail Susan for Zoom meeting ID/passcode/link email more

Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: poems from down under: Clive James, Les Murray, Fleur Adcock

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more

Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: poems on the theme of 'My own Country'.

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more

Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: poems by Wendell Berry and Robert Frost.

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more

Ticketed event: Summer Celebration. Our Guest Poets at this year's Summer Celebration are Susan Wicks (https://www.bloodaxebooks.com/ecs/category/susan-wicks,  http://www.poetrypf.co.uk/susanwickspage.shtml  and Michael Swan (http://www.poetrypf.co.uk/michaelswanpage.shtml).

If you would like to attend the reading, please contact email for payment information and Zoom meeting ID/passcode/link.

Sorry, folks - normally at the Ripley Arts Centre, but as this is online and at reduced ticket price, no fabulous buffet this year!

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Come and join the Shortlands Poetry Circle for the pleasure of poetry (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short, i.e. closer to 14 lines than 30) and a chat over tea and biscuits... Today: poems on the theme of 'Travel and Destinations'

Normally at Ripley Arts Centre but this event will be online using Zoom. If you'd like to join us (max 3 free visits), please e-mail email for meeting joining details. more