Stanza News: Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes, Beds and Northants

Buckinghamshire (HP postcode)

Milton Keynes, Beds and Northants 
Contact: Mark Niel (markniel AT gmail.com or 07968 845187)

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Buckinghamshire (HP postcode)
Contact: Claire Trévien (ctrevien AT gmail dot com)

Q&A with the editor of Salt Publishing + Poetry Reading at Beaconsfield Library on 24 April 2012, 7pm. Free. Salt publishing editor Chris Hamilton-Emery launches his latest poetry publication The Departure accompanied by readings from three Salt poets: Tim Dooley, Liane Strauss and Claire Trévien. The reading will be followed by a Q&A. RSVP at ctrevien@gmail.com

Poetry Workshop, 29 April 2012, 2-4pm, Reading Room, Old Beaconsfield, £12 (£10 concessions). Tori Truslow leads a poetry workshop suitable for all ages and abilities on the theme of maps. She will guide participants through a series of games, exercises and discussions, looking at how poetry can bring together the known and the unknown, fact and fantasy. Participants will produce a draft map poem and will receive advice on how to develop it, with the chance to share and receive feedback from the group in a constructive environment. Book here: http://herebemonsters.eventbrite.co.uk/

Poetry Reading and Open Mic, 30 April 2012, at The Jolly Cricketers, Seer Green, 7pm. Free. The theme for this reading is ‘Maps’ but readers are welcome to deviate from it. Our guest poets are Jim Bennett (performing before his US tour), Amy Key, and local poets Jonathan Steffen and Christine Webb. Come early to grab a seat and sign up for an open mic slot as space is limited. For more information visit http://fastculturepoetry.wordpress.com