Last Meeting. Poems by Yevgeny Yevtushenko and Wislawa Szymborska
Welcome To Shortlands Poetry Circle.
Over 100 years of poetry appreciation. Members & visitors meet twice a month during term time to share poems on particular topics or by particular poets. Visitors are very welcome. Just turn up or contact us. Come and join us for the pleasure of poetry in a friendly atmosphere (bring 2 poems to read, but not your own, 1 must be short) and a long chat over tea and biscuits.
President: Ruth Smith 020 8460 3062.
Membership Secretary: Christine Pope 020 8464 9810
How To Find Us: Click here for directions.
A Potted History Of Shortlands Poetry Circle. Click Here
About Poetry
Imaginary gardens with real toads in them. ~Marianne Moore’s definition of poetry, “Poetry,” Collected Poems, 1951
Using The Links To Find Events
Although a selection of poetry events is published on this blog, the link to The Poetry Library (on the right hand side of the page) offers much more. Besides News, Events and Competitions you can search the Poetry Library catalogue and see which magazines are stocked.
Give it a try.
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Outside Events
Isabel Turvey and Ruth Smith are both reading at the Poem-a-Thon at the Poetry Café on Sat. July 22nd. This is to raise money towards it’s the café’s refurbishment. Thanks to all the friends who sponsored us.
Autumn Programme 2017
The Summer Celebration, June 27th.
Farewell to Muriel Letman
Two Successes
Two Summer Get-Togethers
Meeting on July 11th. – Topic – Sun, moon and stars
My name is Catherine and I am the host editor of the International Poets page for the monthly Australian magazine, FreeXpresSion. This is a magazine which upholds family values and is widely read by all ages from young teenagers upwards. I introduce one overseas poet per month on my page, and having found your group online would like to invite any of your members who may be interested to send me a selection of poems for consideration. There is no catch – copyright remains with authors and there is nothing to pay. Poets receive a complimentary copy of the issue in which their work is published. All I would need is a few poems from which to choose and a short Bio so I can introduce the poet to our readers.
If you or any of your members are interested in writing to me in this regard I would be delighted to hear from you by email on: catherinelee40@hotmail.com
Thank you, Catherine Lee
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