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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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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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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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July 9, 2016

Poetry Newsletter Southeast London July 2016

PoetryNewsletterSoutheastLondon –  July 2016 (Issue 105) out now
Here’s a sample from  PNSeL eNEWS, a free email newsletter which promotes poetry events based in or connected to South/Southeast London. If you’d like to see more or publicise event(s) you can post onsite or email pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk  An additional (late-discovered) event is also below.
Sunday 17th July starting in SE1
 
‘Shakespeare in London’ guided walk
 Actor Lance Pierson celebrates the Bard’s 400th anniversary with a guided tour of the London he knew. See original site of Globe Theatre, Blackfriars Theatre, two houses where he lived and the very spot where Othello, King Lear and Macbeth were written, accompanied by extracts of Shakespeare’s words.
Starts: 2.30pm,Tickets £10 (concessions £8). Buy on the day.
Location:Starts London Bridge Station at Tooley Street Exit. (London SE1 2SW)
Information: 020 7731 6544. http://www.lancepierson.org
Saturday 30 July in WC2
 
The International Hot Summer Shuffle
 
Presented by Gale Burns (UK and Canada)
 
 With presentations of new collections by Mohan Rana (India), Judy Brown (UK and South London).Plus readings from Ana Sefer (Serbia), Jo Longley (USA), Saradha Soobrayen and more.
 
Time: 7.30 – 9.30 pm  
Entry £6/4    Refreshments from bar 
Venue: The Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9BX
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June 14, 2016

POETRY NEWS SOUTHEAST LONDON – June 2016

The latest issue (104) of Poetry News Southeast London (PNSeL for short) is out now.

Poetry organizers can publicise events free and easily – just provide details 2 days before start of month when event takes place. (No issue in August). We’re a small publication but you may get one or two new supporters over the course of a year or two. It’s free and you can do it easily by one email  – or just add pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk to your regular mailout. Events should be South London based or connected in some way, subject to editor’s discretion. Here’s brief extract and one late additional event:

Tuesday 14 June in SE15 (tonight)

‘Lunar Poetry’ Issue 9 launch reading at Peckham Pelican. 7.30pm, free entry, readers from the magazine + open mic slots. 92 Peckham Road SE15 5PY

Wednesday 29 June in WC2
    
‘Stanza Bonanza’: Clapham v. Reading

Poets from Clapham in South London challenge the Reading team at Stanza Bonanza at the Poetry Café. Support your favourites, enjoy the poetry and maybe find out what a Poetry Stanza does, and how to join one.  Free entry – everyone welcome.  See website below for more details.

Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Entry: Free
Venue: The Poetry Café (The Poetry Place)
22 Betterton Street
London WC2H 9BX
Website: http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/cafe
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May 21, 2016

Poetry News Southeast London – May

An event selected from Poetry News Southeast London – May edition – is below. To receive regular free monthly news of similar events just email: pnsel.enews@yahoo.co.uk

Competition/festival – closing date 21 June

Made in Greenwich Gallery in collaboration with local publisher Cherry Potts of Arachne Press, are organising a festival of poetry and other work on the theme ‘Shortest Day’ (to be held on 21 December) with a competition to contribute poems. It’s in two parts, with details of part 1 below:

– Poems: Maximum of 1000 words – preference will tend to be for shorter pieces in which it is felt that “every word counts”. Poems (or stories) must be written in English and be the person’s own unaided original and unpublished work.

They will select work from poems submitted by 21 June (and do the same with musical entries) and then ask people to respond to the pieces selected with a poem. Those whose poetry doesn’t get into first cut could still submit something for this second stage which will end 31 August -more information nearer the time).

–  Entries are welcome from Deaf writers. They also welcome entries from blind writers.

To submit and for more information, see their website: https://arachnepress.submittable.com/submit

Greenwich Book Festival 27-28th May in SE10

The festival based around Greenwich University’s attractive riverside site and neighbouring venues, includes creative writing workshops and poetry performances. Also a workshop on Art and Poetry with poet Cherry Potts.  Free children’s events too.

For full details and to buy tickets see: http://www.greenwichbookfest.com

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