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Unspoken Word Poetry Events, everyone is welcome to join their friendly poetry events, contribute your own poetry or simply listen. (Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the ...

Come along and join our taster sessions in Poetry Session with Jas and Neil. Along with Moving Forward Session with Hazel and Neil. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our ...

Calling all creative people you are invited to join a seasonal festive evening of poetry and spoken word performances. Taking place at The Art Yard in Cradley Heath, performers will be able to deliver their own work and have 5 minutes to perform. On Tuesday 28th November from 7pm till 8pm (doors open 6.30pm) Location: 19-20 Upper Hig...

(Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the name (un)spoken word because talking about mental health, wellbeing and life can sometimes be difficult and remain unspoken. Join them on World Mental Health ...

Join Mary Stevens Hospice for their Poetry Workshop on the reflections of Loss and Grief. Including creative writing activities, guided prompts and art as inspiration. This workshop is open to anyone aged 18+, materials and refreshments will be provided.  On the 26th August 2023 from 10.30am till 12.30pm at Stourbridge Library, Crown Cent...

(Un)spoken word is the name given to a set of poetry events the Trust held in 2021 and 2022, and the first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023 (21 March). These poems are important because they help discuss mental health, wellbeing and acknowledging that life can sometimes be difficult and these difficulties...

Burns Night or A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, known as Burns Night, Robert Burns Day or Rabbie Burns Day).For examples of his poems and songs go here: ...