Poetry Society 'Stanza' launched in East Manchester & Tameside

As a Poetry Society member, I decided to set up a Poetry Society 'Stanza' group in my locality since the nearest group to me is Preston - a good 50 miles away.

The Stanza will include discussion of the work of a published poet, an opportunity to share your own work (if you want to), and do writing exercises.

The aim for the group is to be flexible, fun and suitable for anyone with an interest in poetry! I'm not an 'expert', but we can share knowledge collectively and learn from each other.

Also, you don't have to be a Poetry Society member to join in! If you're interested in poetry - whether reading it, writing it or just listening to it, then just come along.

East Manchester and Tameside Stanza - first meeting Tuesday June 15th, start 7.15pm

The first East Manchester and Tameside Stanza group meeting will be on Tuesday 15th June, 7.15pm-9.15pm, in the Bamford Room (upstairs) at the Joshua Bradley, Hyde.

There will be an opportunity for everyone to share a poem they have written and for group discussion and feedback on the poem, if they would like to. Please bring a poem along if you want to share.

The first meeting will include a discussion of Amanda Dalton's poem 'True Story' - part of the Room of Leaves collection which can be found in her book 'How to Disappear'.

If time allows, we may also do a writing exercise - please bring a pen and paper!

There will be a short break, but for people wanting to buy a drink at the bar to bring up to the room (hot beverages such as tea and coffee are sold as well as cold drinks and alcohol), please arrive a little earlier so we can start at 7.15pm. Thanks!

NB: The room has limited capacity in the layout as arranged, so for this first meeting it is essential that you let me know in advance if you are going to come along, then I can have the layout of the room changed if there are larger numbers. Thank you :-)

Address: The Joshua Bradley, Hyde Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, Greater Manchester SK14 5EG (http://www.hydesbrewery.co.uk/joshuabradley/index.html)

Email Andrea to confirm your attendance: andrea.wren@gmail.com

See our page on the Poetry Society website: http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/membership/stanzas/cheshire/

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Comments

[Rahila]

Hello
I have written a few poems. I was wondering if my poems could be published. I would like to share my writing with other people and i would like to get a feedback also. could you please help me in this matter.
Thank you very much.