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Monthly Poetry Southeast London newsletter

Category: Poetry

December 9, 2017

Here’s a selection of items from December issue PoetryNewsSoutheastLondon, plus some new events. Seasonal best wishes for now and the coming twelve months.

Thursday 21 December in SE10

Dusk: Solstice Shorts presented by Arachne Press

Reading of stories, poems and songs on the theme of Dusk, taking place in 12 different places as darkness travels from North East to South West. This event will be broadcast live. Please arrive for 5 pm to get refreshments before it begins!

Starts: 5 pm . Entry: By donation – suggested amount £3 (can be more or less depending how you judge your circumstances)

At: West Greenwich Library Greenwich High Road SE10 8NN

Supported using public funds by Arts Council England, and with the in-kind support of Better Libraries and Royal Borough of Greenwich. They need to match fund grant from the Arts Council – so please give what  you can.

See their website for more information, including other reading sites from Scotland to SW England: https://arachnepress.com/solstice-shorts/dusk-solstice-shorts-2017/

COMPETITION
 
Magma Poetry Magazine 2017/18 Competition open for entries – closing date 15 January 2015. Magma’s 2017/18 poetry competitions are now open for long and short (up to 10 lines) poems.
 
Award-winning poet Mona Arshi is the judge for the Judge’s Prize. The Editors’ Prize is judged by a panel of five Magma Editors. You can enter either or both. !st prize for the Judge’s and Editors’ Prize is £1000, 2nd prize £300 and 3rd prize £150.  Winning poets will be invited to read their poems at Magma Competition Event in Spring 2018.
 
Entry fees: £5 for the first poem, £4 for the second and £3.50 for the third and each subsequent poem. Magma magazine subscribers get reduced fees. You can subscribe to Magma from £18.50 via their Get Magma page. 
 
The competition closes on 15 January 2018. Further details, and electronic submission form (or a paper equivalent) can be found on their website: https://magmapoetry.com
 
PNSeL eNEWS is going… but here are other options.
 
There is currently no official successor to PNSEL eNEWS (of which this is the last full issue, although there may be a late December supplement). But there are other excellent electronic sources of information available, for those who wish to attend or promote poetry events in Southeast and South London (or further afield).
 
Here are ones that I know about. Feel free to suggest others.
 
Poetry Library e-newsletter and website
 
The Poetry Library has an events section on their website. Organisers can register events electronically. If you click link to register (at the top of their website) you will receive monthly summary of events featured on the site. 
 
Poetry London (magazine) 
 
They have a ‘listings’ section on their website which gives information about poetry events, courses etc . Poetry event organisers can submit details electronically. See: http://poetrylondon.co.uk
 
Twitter sites 
 
London Poetry Events: https://twitter.com/HouseofAlpha
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November 11, 2017

Poetry Newsletter Southeast London November 2017

PNSeL eNEWS – November 2017 (issue 122) is out now. Here is a selection of Southeast London poetry and related events:
EVENT: Friday 17 November 2017 in SE11
 
“Paper Tiger” poetry event: Celebrating Dark Matter
Presented by London Poetry Books). Featured poets (including Becky Fury and the Stokey Bard). Plus open mic 
Starts: 7p.m. Entry: £3 At: The Tea House, 139 Vauxhall Walk, London, SE11 5HL
Information: https://www.londonpoetrybooks.com (under Events).
BOOKSALE: Saturday 18 November in SE10
Amnesty Greenwich and Blackheath Group
 
Quality books – old and new-  at bargain prices. As well as exploring their cornucopia of books, you can find out something about their work if you are interested, or find some tea and cake nearby (ask them where). 
 
Entry: FREE  Time: 10am to 4pm At: Church of Ascension, Dartmouth Row, London SE10 8BF
(Nearest stations Lewisham (BR and DLR) or Blackheath. Buses 53, 286 and 108 stop close by.
 
COMPETITION: Closing date February 2017
“Writing on a Wall”
 
Eltham Arts are inviting entries to this competition on the theme of “What do walls mean to you?”. Whether you think “Something there is that does not love a wall” or agree with Robert Frost’s opponent that “Good fences make good neighbours”, you can express yourself in poetry to this southeast London community and creative project. 
See their website: www.elthamarts.org under ‘WALL’
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October 15, 2017

Poetry Newsletter Southeast London – October 2017

Thursday 19th October in SE10 

Poetry Newsletter South East London – October Issue (121) is now out. Here’s a brief selection plus some new items.

Greenwich Poetry Workshop presents:  ‘Poetry at the Treehouse’

 An opportunity to hear local poets, learn about the Greenwich Poetry Workshop, and – if you wish – sign up for one of five open mic slots to read something yourself.

 Also opportunities to buy work by the poets, and perhaps get them to sign a copy.

 Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start; Entry: Free

At: ‘The Treehouse’, Greenwich Tavern, 1 King William Walk, London, SE10 9JH.

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Last Thursday of month in SE18

 ‘Global Fusion’

 Community poetry and spoken word night on the last Thursday of the month in the Woolwich riverside area. For further information see their website www.globalfusionarts.co.uk (Under ‘events/current events’ in the header bar). You can ring 020 8858 9497 or email globalfusionarts.co.uk to find out more, if you are thinking of attending.

Poetry Magazines

Magma Poetry – Film issue

‘Magma Poetry’ magazine is preparing for issue 71 — on the theme of film.  Closing date is 31 January 2018.

They will consider work from previously unpublished poets and for this issue are also willing to consider ‘film-poems’ – combining the two mediums if you happen to be working in that format.

More details of the film issue, how to submit to be considered for inclusion, plus a chance to view their website, buy a copy or subscribe to Magma Poetry – whether or not you want to submit at present – : https://magmapoetry.com

 

 

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July 10, 2017

Poetry Newsletter Southeast London

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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May 4, 2017

PNSeL eNEWS – May 2017 (Issue 116)

Some poetry newsletter southeast London events (and one that came in after newsletter published). To receive full e-news or publicise SE London poetry events, contact us here or on email: pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk

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 

 

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April 13, 2017

Poetry News Southeast London – April 2017 issue (number 115)

A brief selection from this month’s compendium of South/Southeast London based or related poetry events. To subscribe to the full newsetter or send details of relevant events, email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk or leave message here.

Friday 21 April in SW9

Fourth Friday
Poetry & Acoustic Music

Continues in its temporary location (until Poetry Café re-opens in May) at
Bar 48 – Wine Bar and Eritrean Tapas Restaurant (48 Brixton Road, SW9 6BT. Nearest station Oval)

Entry: £6/£5
Further details: http://www.fourthfriday.wordpress.com

Thursday 11 May in SE10

World Poets – Edward Thomas

Latest in ‘World Poets’ series of lecture-performances-with-readings by poet/poetry lecturer Graham Fawcett. Other poets – Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Ivor Gurney, Isaac Rosenberg, and Rupert Brooke – will also feature as part of Thomas’s story, as will his friendship with US poet Robert Frost. Graham will talk about the life connected with the work, particularly Thomas’s discovery of himself as a poet – and encourage audience involvement, as ever.

Starts: 7pm
Cost: £12.50
Venue: Upstairs Bar, The Prince of Greenwich,  72 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RT (with food available for purchase downstairs).

Information and bookings: http://www.in-words.co.uk or email:  irena@in-words.co.uk

POETRY COMPETITIONS

Lots of interesting-looking poetry competitions (including a ‘flyting’ (Scottish verbal poetic battle) contest on the Poetry Library Newsletter website on www.poetrylibrary.org.uk/competitions.

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March 7, 2017

Poetry eNEWS Southeast London March 2017

Poetry eNEWS Southeast London March 2017

Hello, here’s a selection of events from this month’s issue. Wish we had room for more.

Tuesday 7 March in SE19

‘Beyond Words’

Friendly regular poetry event with Open Mic and invited poets Joolz Sparkes and William Wyld

Doors open at 7.15 for 7.30     Entry £4 /£3
Venue: The Gipsy Hill Tavern, 79, Gipsy Hill, SE19 1QY

Monday 13 March in SE3 area

Blackheath Poetry Society meeting

People are invited to bring a poem or two relating to the theme – this month Commonwealth’/ ‘Common Wealth’, as broadly interpreted as you like, and read round the room.

Email blackheathpoetry@btinternet.com for further details of venue (near Blackheath Village) if you wish to attend.

Wednesday 22 March in SW5

Poetry Translation Centre + the Mosiac Rooms present:
An evening with Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi (One of leading African poets working in Arabic today).

Time: 7 p.m.
Entry: Free but pre-booking required, via their website:
http://mosaicrooms.org – click on Poetry Event

Troubadour international poetry prize 2017

Judged by Imtiaz Dharker & Michael Symmons Roberts

Prizes: 1st £2,000; 2nd £1,000; 3rd £500. Other prizes include gift voucher and champagne.All winning poets will receive poetry season tickets and an invitation to read on the prize-giving night (Monday 27 November 2017 at Troubadour, London.

Deadline:  Monday 16 Oct 2017. Full Rules and Application Details are on the Coffee House Poetry website: http://www.coffeehousepoetry.org/prizes

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To subscribe to this free enewsleter or send details poetry events in South/Southeast London email: pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk

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February 5, 2017

Poetry eNEWS February 2017

Poetry eNEWS February 2017

Here are some events from Poetry Newsletter Southeast London’s latest issue:

Tuesday 7 February in SE19

“Beyond Words”

* With poets Rick Dove (poet-in-residence at The Chocolate Poetry Club), and Wendy French with her new collection ‘Thinks Itself a Hawk’ (Hippocrates Press).
* Plus: Open Mic

Doors open 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. start.
Entry £4 / £3
Venue: The Gipsy Hill Tavern
79 Gipsy Hill, SE19 1QH

Near Gipsy Hill station.

Mondays at intervals through year in SW5

Coffee–House Poetry at the Troubadour has begun its 2017 programme featuring readings from a range of contemporary poets. They also run courses and competitions, and end each seasonal ‘term’ with a quiz and readings of poems on a theme. You can sign up for their newsletter of events, book for individual events, or see what’s coming up via their website:http://www.coffeehousepoetry.org

The Troubadour is at 263–267 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 9JA.If you’d like to receive information about South/Southeast London poetry events like the above or publicise an event in the newsletter, you can email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk or use the attached form to contact me.

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January 9, 2017

PNSeL eNEWS – January 2017 (issue

Poetry Newsletter Southeast London – January 2017

Here are a couple of events from the latest issue:

Tuesday 10 January in SE10

Made in Greenwich poetry events presents:
Poetry lecturer and poet Graham Fawcett’s talk/performance on Byron.

“gifted with one of the greatest poetic ears English poetry has ever heard.”

Time: 7 p.m.
Entry: £12.50
Venue: Upstairs at the Prince of Greenwich, 72 Royal Hill SE10 8RT .

Information and bookings via Website: http://in-words.co.uk/
(or see Graham’s website: http://www.grahamfawcett.co.uk)

Monday 16 January 2017 in SE3 area

Blackheath Poetry Society

Theme is ‘Success and Failure’ (nicely described as “a kind of post-Epiphany subject”).
Participants bring a poem or two (their own or from published works), to read round the room.

Starts 8pm.
Information, full venue details and/or sign up to receive info about future events: blackheathpoetry@btinternet.com

Get in touch if you’d like to subscribe to the newsletter and/or publicise a south london poetry event: pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk

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December 6, 2016

PNSeL eNEWS – December 2016

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
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