The Kent & Sussex Poetry Society is a lively local group with a national reputation.
We've been going for an incredible 66 years in Tunbridge Wells but remain as friendly and supportive and open to newcomers as ever.
New Spring 2010 programme available
here.
The
2010 Open Competition is now open!
Our activities include:
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Monthly
open poetry readings from a wide range of contemporary poets.
These evenings also include a short 'open mic' slot for readings from the floor.
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Monthly
poetry workshops for writers looking for feedback on their poems.
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Bi-annual Saturday all day 'master poet' workshops for igniting new inspiration.
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Annual writing retreat for our members which is highly subsidised by our Society, offering a quiet and sociable time to write.
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Our mega annual open
poetry competition,
with £1550 in prizes.
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An annual
Folio competition, judged by well-recognised poets, for members only.
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Unforgettable annual Christmas parties!
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See the
winners and competition report for the 2008 Open Competition.
Annual dues are still only £15, which entitles you to free admission to the
local readings and our monthly Tuesday workshops, plus the opportunity to
take part in our highly subsidised workshops and writing retreats, for members only.
Most of our readings are held at The Camden Centre,
Tunbridge Wells on the third Tuesday of each month, and are open to non-members. Admission £3.
You can
join the society today!
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