PNSeL eNEWS – December 2016

by pnselenews

PNSeL eNEWS – December 2016
Issue 110 of PoetryNewsletterSoutheastLondon is out now. Here’s a sample of content, including a poetry treasure hunt competition which can be done from anywhere with internet access. And a local South London event celebrating winter solstice with poetry and more.
Wednesday December 21 in SE10
 
Made in Greenwich In partnership with  Arachne Press present
‘(Winter) Solstice Shorts’
 
Readings at Made in Greenwich gallery, followed by procession (with choir) to West Greenwich Library for song and storytelling. Then back to the gallery to experience ‘writing in the dark’! Details below:
 
* 6-7 pm: ‘Rush Hour Poetry’, actors read selected poems on the theme of ‘shortest day’. At the gallery. £3.00 to include a drink.
– 7-7.30 pm: singing procession from gallery to West Greenwich Library, following the Vocal Chords Choir.
– 7.30-9.30pm: West Greenwich Library for storytelling and music. Free.
* 10 p.m.-midnight: ‘Writing in the Dark’ workshop, led by Ruth Steadman. 12 spaces only, at MiG gallery. Cost £10, pre-booking advised. (Queries and bookings: info@madeingreenwich.co.uk)
Live Canon’s Winter Poetry Treasure Hunt: Closing date 31 December
 
An  e-treasure hunt through the back canon of English poetry… You can join online from anywhere in the world…
 
Each day in December you get an email identifying a poet and linking to selection of their work online. Also links to filmed performances, and audio recordings… (If joining after 1 December you will be sent earlier emails so you can catch up.)
 
You are asked to find answer to a clue in the poems from each email.  You need to gather all 30 clues. On the last day – New Year’s Eve – you need all 30 answers to answer the last clue.
 If you miss a day, you can catch up easily over a day or two during weekend or holiday time.
 
Entry fee £10. Can be done as team with families or friends. The proceeds go to the good cause of work on poetry in schools. Please also let others know about the competition if you can.
 
To sign uo go to: http://tinyurl.com/j726tcs