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Monthly Poetry Southeast London newsletter

Category: Poetry courses

September 16, 2017

Poetry e-Newsletter Southeast London – mid to late September 2017

Poetry e-Newsletter Southeast London for mid to late September 2017 (Issue 120) is out now. Here’s a selection of events – to subscribe or contribute (both free) to future issues email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk.

Poetry School courses and events – September 2017 onwards

Details of Poetry School courses in London and various regions (such as Manchester) for this autumn and beyond are on their website: https://poetryschool.com. They have online courses if you are not able to get to a ‘face to face’ class.

There are also details of the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival weekend – to be held in Suffolk this November – which they are curating this year.

Thursday 28 September in SE10

In-words presents: Cinnamon Toast! A celebration of National Poetry Day

In the company of 5 poets (Tamsin Hopkins, Alex Josephy, Jane McLaughlin, Louise Warren and Jeremy Worman) published by Cinnamon Press. A chance to hear samples of poetry from this independent publisher and get to know about their work. And share some refreshment.

Time: 7.30pm. Entry: FREE (donations for refreshments welcome). At: West Greenwich Library, Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NN

Friday 29 September in SE1

‘Blackfriars Vocal’

Open-mic poetry evening. New and established writers, poets and spoken word enthusiasts are invited to read their favourite poetry. Sign up on the door for 5 minutes at the mic(rophone).

Refreshments available – donations in aid of Older People’s Services Blackfriars Settlement. Pop-up tables available to sell your publications. Everyone welcome to read or spectate

Time: 6:30pm. Price: Free. Venue: Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB

Contact: Phone: 020 7928 9521. Email: info@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk

Future of PNSeL

My editorship of PNSeL eNEWS has run for 11 years and will end this year. It’s possible the publication or something similar will continue under a new editor. If not, I will give details of other ways to keep in touch with/or promote poetry events in south and southeast London towards the end of the year.

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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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November 1, 2016

PoetryNewsletter Southeast London – November 2016

PoetryNewsletter Southeast London is out (Issue 109 – November 2016). Here is sample of poetry events and information included plus a late item of information.
To receive monthly copies by email of full newsletter (free and you can unsubscribe any time) contact editor via this site or email: pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk. Same applies to provide information to be included in next issue (preference given to south London based or related events). Deadline is Monday 28 November.

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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