Hi! Do you live in, or around, Stoke-on-Trent? If yes then why not go along to one (or all) of the following events…..

The Local Poets

Saturday 13 October, 11am-12.30pm

City Central Library, Hanley

Cost: free

Join us for a morning of poetry from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, featuring Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate Stephen Seabridge, former Staffordshire Poet Laureate Bert Flitcroft, and local poets G.K.A.Gay and Nick Degg. Each poet has their own distinct style and voice, and all are excellent – so do get in touch if you’d like to come along.

This event is free, but tickets should be booked in advance.

Tel: 01782 238455 Email: central.library@stoke.gov.uk

 

City Voices: Season of Mists

Wednesday 17 October, 6:30-8:30pm (doors open 6.15pm)

City Central Library, Hanley

Cost: free

The event will begin with an introduction to the evening at 6:30pm.  Following which, members of the City Voices Writers Group will share their work until 8pm.  Time permitting, there will then be an opportunity for audience members to share their own work (2-3 minutes per person). Please bring a story or poem with you if you would like to share your own work. Books produced by the group and its writers will be available to buy on the night.

This event is free, but tickets should be booked in advance.

Tel: 01782 238455 Email: central.library@stoke.gov.uk

 

6X6 Reading Café

This is always a lovely evening and is becoming increasingly popular. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday 11 December, 7-8.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)

City Central Library, Hanley

Cost: free

Six writers…six readings…six minutes each. By popular request, this will be a seasonal evening, with readings that echo the time of year – be that Christmas, Yule, New Year or other Winter/December celebrations.

For details of how to submit your work, go to the Writing Guidelines page at https://6x6writingcafe.wordpress.com/  The submissions window opens 1st October and ends 25th November. If you’re not reading your work aloud, you are very welcome to come, listen and give your support.

This event is free, but tickets should be booked in advance.

Tel: 01782 238455 Email: central.library@stoke.gov.uk