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Category: South London poetry events

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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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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October 4, 2016

PNSeL eNEWS – October 2016 (Issue 108)

Here’s an extract from the latest issue (number 108) of the electronic monthly Poetry Newsletter Southeast London, plus an extra event. To see more of the newsletter, sign up to receive free future copies, or let me know about a south or south east London poetry event for the next issue just reply to this post or email the editior on pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk.

EVENTS
 
Tuesday 4th October in SE19
Beyond Words

Southwark Poetry Society Stanza create ‘The Impossible House’
+ poet Robin Pilcher
Plus OPEN MIC for floor readers or performers
Doors open 7.15 for 7.30 start.  
Entry  £4 / £3concs.
Venue: The Gipsy Hill Tavern, 79 Gipsy Hill, SE19 1QY (British Rail to Gipsy Hill from London Bridge, then short walk)
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Thursday 6 October in SE1
National Poetry Day events at South Bank

Live events (1pm onwards)  for National Poetry Day at the South Bank are on their website: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk   
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ADDITIONAL EVENT
 Saturday 8 October in SW19
Wimbledon poets’ Performance Poetry
Students from Merton schools and the University of Roehampton  present their work. Also there is an Open Mic slot – visit: http://www.wimbledon bookfest.org to ask to join the performance list. Hosted by Laurie Bolger from Poetry Takeaway.
Time: 5pm (lasts 45 mins)
Entry: £5
Venue:  William Morris Tent
Wimbledon Common, SW19 5AZ

Bookings/information about this and other festival events: http://www.wimbledon bookfest.org
Getting there: Train, tube or tram to Wimbledon Station. (Then bus 93 or walk.)
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September 17, 2016

PNSeL eNEWS – September (2nd stage) 2016 out now

Here is a taster of Issue 107 of Poetry e-News Southeast London (PNSeL eNEWS for short) for September 2016. To read more or sign up to our free monthly mailouts reply to this post or email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk. (Our mailing list details are kept only for mailouts from the newsletter. And you can unsubscribe at any time.)

Friday 23 September in SW9

‘Fourth Friday’ Poetry and Acoustic Music event (relocated temporarily From Covent Garden to near Oval)

Features poetry from Joolz Sparkes & Hilaire,  and Abe Gibson. Plus open mic and songs/music from singer-songwriter Leon Rosselson. Food/ drink available from bar.
Time: 8pm
Entry: £6 (£5 concessions)
Venue:Bar 48  (Wine Bar & Eritrean Tapas Restaurant)
48 Brixton Rd, SW9 6BT
Nearest tube station: Oval
Website: http://www.fourthfriday.wordpress.com
Info: hyldaq@googlemail.com | 020 8299 2767
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Autumn courses from the Poetry School

A variety of courses of differing lengths and contents, for everyone from beginners looking to understand the basics to the highly experienced looking for new directions. From short course on short poems to a short course on how to illustrate poems in the spirit of William Blake. See their website for details https://poetryschool.com (under ‘courses’)

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