Reading Poetry Writing Meetup

Dreading Slam, Open Mic Poetry Competition returns to the Rising Sun Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) on Sunday June 7th
Free entry to Watch or read.
Dreading Slam is a friendly, open mic poetry competition
The winner gets the opportunity to compete in the Grand Slam in January 2027
Join the audience or take part an evening of live poetry entertainment.
In addition the chance to read the works of any poet (max 3 mins) outside competition
There is also a lively quick fire round of short poems this is up to 5 lines long, won by the loudest cheer August theme is Summer
If you wish to take part in the Poetry Slam, please bring 3 poems of your own work.

There is a meal, with open mic at Tutus Ethiopian Table 18:30 on Friday Aug 7th
open mic will include music and spoken words artists and audience
although you may attend to eat and watch or tale part in the event

Pay for your own food and drink on the evening

As part of that I will be booking a table. Please let me know if you wish to join us.
Preforming is optional

Note booking a seat is recommended for this popular event, whether you wish to be at the Dreading Slam table or not

Join the Park Poets for the next meeting of our friendly Monthly Poetry Circle.

Share or listen to poetry, friendly chat and refreshments (tea or coffee , we won't judge) at Tutu’s Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park from 11am

nearby parking available

John Giles will be host