Seminar / discussion groups

Every two months our friendly discussion group meets to discuss the work of a nominated published post. If you like poetry and enjoy close reading you'll love this.

How does it work on the day?

One of the group, by arrangement, will lead the discussion on a set poet. The group's leader, Deb, works with whoever is leading the session and sends round a series of chosen poems to the group. Then on the night the poems are discussed. Its very cosy and friendly.

How do I get to attend?

You can just come along if its your first time. If you'd prefer though please do get in touch with us at poetrywhitchurch@hotmail.com or via the Poetry Whitchurch seminars page (www.facebook.com/ ) and we can send you the selected poems to read in advance.

Where is it?

We meet at Sainsbury's Barn in Whitchurch from 7-8:30pm.

When is it?

The dates for 2024 are:

- Tuesday 20th February (Caroline Bird)

- Tuesday 16th April (David Hansent)

- Tuesday 18th June (The Beat Poets)

- Tuesday 20th August (Michael Longley)

- Tuesday 22 October (Jackie Kay)

- Tuesday 17th December (poet TBC)

We make a small charge of £3 per session to help with running costs.

How do you choose the featured poets?

The group decide democratically. Poets discussed in 2022 and 2023 include:

Liz Berry, Seamus Heaney, Imtiaz Dharker, Sian Hughes, WH Auden, Maya Angelou, Charles Causley, Tony Harrison, George Herbert and Ted Hughes.