January to April 2017: I saw my voice – writing for well-being

I SAW MY VOICE | WRITING FOR WELL-BEING January to April 2017 Are you interested in working with a writer to find your voice? Join award winning poet Maggie Sawkins for a series of creative writing workshops inspired by Edward King’s paintings of 1940s Portsmouth. The six sessions will be relaxed and supportive as Maggie takes you through warm-ups and exercises to stimulate your imagination … Continue reading January to April 2017: I saw my voice – writing for well-being

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Poetry in Portsmouth

Saturday 28th January 2017: Ferry Tales Travels

SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY 2017 Portsmouth to Fishbourne Ferry Trip If you’d like a chance to get together for a ferry trip with Maggie and some of her Portsmouth workshop participants, you are welcome to join them on the 1pm ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 28th January 2017. Please book a ticket individually with Wightlink as this is not … Continue reading Saturday 28th January 2017: Ferry Tales Travels

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Poetry in Portsmouth

Thursday 29th September 2016: Dockies II – Artwork and Words

DOCKIES II ARTWORKS AND WORDS THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 6.30 pm – 8.30PM Jack House Gallery, 121 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2HW Join us for a glass of wine, a look at the exhibition of art by ex-Dockie John Green and listen to some readings of poetry about the Portsmouth Dockyard, as well as some authentically penned Dockie works. Doors open at 6.30pm for refreshments and … Continue reading Thursday 29th September 2016: Dockies II – Artwork and Words

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Past Events, Tongues and Grooves Events

Past Events: Sunday 17th April 2016

ROSIE JACKSON POET, WRITER AND WORKSHOP LEADER MUSIC with LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR OPEN MIC Doors 7pm Event 7:30pm – 10pm £4 Rosie lives in Somerset where she runs workshops on memoir and poetry writing. After teaching at East Anglia, Bristol UWE, and other universities, she turned to writing and has run groups for creative writing in the UK and abroad. Her particular passions are exploring … Continue reading Past Events: Sunday 17th April 2016

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Open Mic, Past Events, Tongues and Grooves Events

Past Events: Sunday 17th January 2016

SUNDAY 17th January 2016 Open Mic Poetry and Music featuring LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR AND FRIENDS 7pm-10pm £4 Sign up on the door for a five minute poetry or music spot. Newcomers welcome. See our Open Mic page for open mic tips. Continue reading Past Events: Sunday 17th January 2016

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Tongues and Grooves

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To keep up to date with T&G news and events, subscribe to our newsletter. Since 2003, Tongues & Grooves has enabled poets and musicians to collaborate and share ideas. Based in Portsmouth, we organise regular events in and around the city. Sessions can feature published poets and established along with emerging talent. We also have open mic and theme time evenings. If you have any suggestions please get in touch. … Continue reading Contact Us

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