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Poetry Newsletter Southeast London is out now. For free copies email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk

Selection from this month’s issue plus some additional events below:

Tuesday July 11 in SE10

In-Words presents “4 x 4 – Poetry readings with a difference”

Four prize-winning published contemporary poets, Graham High, Wendy Klein, Peter Wallis and Sally Festing, collaborate to present a selection of their work . Together they provide a “tentative as well as tender” (in the words of one reviewer) experience of the joys and tensions of relationships.

Starts: 7 for 7.30 p.m.
Entry: FREE (Donations for refreshments welcome).
Venue: West Greenwich Library, Greenwich High Road, SE10
Contact irena@in-words.co.uk if you’d like to attend.
Visit website: http://www.in-words.co.uk to see their varied and interesting programme of events

Thursday 13th July in SE10

‘Talking Rhythm’

with:

– Poetry from Gillie Robic
Author of ‘Swimming through Marble’ (short-listed for Live Canon’s best first collection prize)
+
Music from LINDA EM (recent album ‘Shadow Lands and most recent single ‘Buccaneer’)
+ OPEN MIC
CD’s and Poetry Books of main guests will be available to buy on the night.

Time: 7pm to 10 pm
Entry: £4.00/£3.00 concessions (students)
Venue: Prince of Greenwich pub, 72 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RT

Further info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Talking-Rhythm/.

Saturday 15 July in SE26

‘Marinade of the Ancient Rhymers’ (Part of Sydenham Summer Festival)

The Wash House Poets star “in a snappy review of irreverence, silliness and quasi political tap dancing… with erudition, tea and cakes. So if you want your cake and eat it come along.
Suitable for all ages”

Time: 2pm – 4pm
Entry: FREE
Venue: Sydenham Library, Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5SE

Further information about this and other festival events: http://sydenhamarts.co.uk

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Thursday 11 May in SE10

World Poets – Edward Thomas

Commemorating Edward Thomas centenary, this lecture-performance-with-readings by poet Graham Fawcett, will present Thomas’s life, work and relationships, and encourage the audience to share their responses and insights.

Starts: 7 p.m. Cost: £12.50
Venue: Upstairs Bar, The Prince of Greenwich,  72 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RT
(Food available downstairs before or after performance)
Information and bookings: http://www.in-words.co.uk, or email: irena@in-words.co.uk

Tuesday 6 June in SE10

“NOT THE ELECTION” POETRY NIGHT

Whether you think oh no not another one! or bring it on! or something in-between, you might enjoy the run-up to election day with this In-Words and Southeast London Poetry Network open evening. Bring along political poems from our time or down the ages. An opportunity to share favourites by other poets, or bring you own. You’re also invited to read the work or arrange for someone to read it (and let organisers know if you are willing to read work brought by others).The aim is a “glorified poetical/political hustings”.
– Contact Mick Delap (mick@delap.plus.com) or Irena Hill (irena@in-words.co.uk) for further details.

Saturday 17 June in SE20

Poetry Open Mic at Crystal Palace Overground Festival

Poets are invited to apply for (one of five slots) in the Festival Spoken Word Tent (holds 100) in Crystal Palace Park SE20 8DT (book sale opportunities also available for performers if they have published)

Can you deliver a four minute engaging and entertaining performance? To apply please send email  performance@crystalpalacefestival.org with name, contact details and short biography, along with link to YouTube, or similar, showing your 4 minute performance. Email subject line = ‘Poetry Up and Coming’.

Deadline is 5pm onFriday 5 May 2017. Further information see website: http://crystalpalacefestival.org