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PoetryNewsletter Southeast London is out (Issue 109 – November 2016). Here is sample of poetry events and information included plus a late item of information.
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Thursday 24 November in SE10

Made in Greenwich gallery hosts ‘Cinnamon Press Book Launch’

Independent publisher introduces two new publications:
– ‘Turn/Return’ – sequence of 25 short poems by Jan Fortune,
– plus ‘Baby’ by Patricia Debney – sequence of prose poems on how love survives

Time: Arrive 7 p.m. to see the gallery’s artworks, crafts and cards. Reading starts 7.30 p.m.
Entry: Free
Venue address: 324 Creek Road, Greenwich, SE10 9SW
Website: http://www.madeingreenwich.co.uk

Deadline: Wednesday 30th November: Café Writers Competition 2016

See http://cafewriters.co.uk/home/poetry-competition/ for details of this poetry competition.
Entries can be made via the website or by dowloading their form. Cost £4 per poem (with discounts for larger quantities). Prizes totalling £2,000. All entries will be considered by judge Andrew McMillan.

COURSE ON PERFORMING POETRY [NEW ITEM]

Sunday November 6th in London area

One Day Masterclass – Performing Your Poetry – With Inua Ellams:

May be a place or two left on this one day masterclass with award-winning poet Inua Ellams. Contact livecanon@btinternet.com if interested.

Course is for poets at all stages of their careers, and of all ages. Focus is on how to perform all types of work. Day will explore many aspects of performance, and suggest practical techniques for preparing to perform/read. With plenty of time to explore, practice, and get feedback from Inua and fellow course members.

Starts: 10-30 a.m. (to 5.30 p.m. with lunch break)
Cost: £70 (£35 student concessions); includes the lunch.

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