Our Second Poetry Competition...

... for 2010 will be less labour-intensive on our part, but more entry-intensive on yours. Ideas at early stages, but watch this space.

Our First Poetry Competition...

... was a fairly sucessful 'in-house' effort that gave us thoughts and experience. The next time we run a competition...?

"Poem Based Upon A Picture Postcard"

THE COMPETITION IS CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

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WORKSHOPS

Contact Glen Jayson at The Hanger Farm Poets' Corner - she runs many fine workshops.

Or contact us and we'll find out what we can do - any suggestions lstened to.

A very good website for writers and poets alike. Several members of Hanger Farm Poets have their work on editred.com - it is a great site for testing your work, giving and receiving reviews with lots of great ideas for writers as well as a lively discussion group.

The Art House, 178 Above Bar Southampton - Open-Mic Night, on a Friday @ 7.00pm. Poetry readings and open-mic nights for poetry and music have been held here recently with a number of us attending. Cosy atmosphere and refreshments and food available. We'll let you know when the next one is. See their website www.thearthousesouthampton.co.uk for more information

Harriet Green performing at The Art House recently.

"Stanza" - Southampton's branch of The Poetry Society. Next meeting - contact Con Connell or Gil Dekel (www.poeticmind.co.uk) for more information (or talk to Con Connell).

tongues & grooves is a non-profit making poetry and music club ● raising the profile of poetry and music in Portsmouth ● providing platforms for local poets, writers and musicians ● offering poetry classes, workshops and mentoring ● supporting collaborations between writers and musicians ● welcoming opportunities to work with under represented groups ● involving people of all ages and backgrounds ● developing new talent, particularly the ‘quiet voice’ ● creating collaborative arts projects ● producing publications & CDs of the best local work ● listening to supporters and keeping them informed. 

Visit their website at: www.tongues-and-grooves.org.uk