Pics from last Dreading #slam
we return to make #poetry fun again on Sunday May 3rd 19:340 (doors 19:15) at Rising Sun #arts centre RG1 2ST
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POETRY UNBOUND
At The Bull, 56 High Street, #Bracknell wed may 6th 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Just turn up with some #poems.
A relaxed, thoughtful space where #poetrylovers gather to read poems aloud, share reactions or interpretations and learn from other friendly readers. You don't need to be a #writer, just a #poetry fan, although writers are welcome too.
Or you can just listen and simply soak up the language. It's not a class or a course or a 'slam, just a supportive friendly place to share.
Park #Poet Organizer, John Giles will have one of his #poems is being broadcast on #bbc upload this Thurs evening (may 7th)
A delightful show presented by leo ulph mixing music & #spokenword performances from writers who send in their work
Everything from comedy, #poetry to drama is given a platform.
They ask that we share their info on social media, so if you know anyone who enjoys creative #writing please pass this on
Another part of #ReadingUK ‘s grassroots #art culture
Picture from the recent #rdguk zine fair at the Sip_n_Spin
#writtenword
Friday 10th April is #poets cafe in South Street @Arts Centre #RdgUk
This month featuring local #Berkshire poets from Two Rivers Press
Another blast from the past, the month Dreading #Slam was based in Fisherman’s Cottage (home of BoHo #openmicnight ) before we moved into Rising Sun #Arts Centre
The Park #Poets meet Saturday 14th for #poetry in the park at 11:00 for #poetry and Chat and old fashioned #poetrycircle
Will it be tea or coffee?
Cake or toast?
and which #poem to read, or just listen. at Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #Reading #Berkshire
You are welcome to join us.
#RdgUk #writingcommunity
So how many #poems did you produce during #napowrimo ? maybe you are still #writing them. and are you looking to share any of them?.
Or are you looking to hear #poetry
If so Dreading #Slam site will highlight some of the possible events in our local area ( #rdguk #Berkshire ) .
Dreading #Slam, #OpenMic #Poetry Competition returns to the Rising Sun #Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) on Sunday April 12th
#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 April theme is “Glorious”.
If you wish to take part in the Poetry Slam, please bring 3 poems of your own work.
https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/events-agenda/poetry-with-michael-rosen-and-michael-vidon/#/i
#poetry event with Drteading #slam founder Michaël Vidon . a few Tickets available
Congrats to Wendy Huntley on winning Dreading #slam #Caption Comp for this month with the following…
"Green is my colour Guinness is my drink ,
One swig of this, I'll soon be in the pink "
join out FaceBook group to take part/vote for winner of next
https://www.facebook.com/groups/158362150884426
Tomorrow (April 4th) will be a good Saturday with two events in #RdgUK #Berkshire
#RDGzinefair by Book face #arts in Sip ‘n’ Spin will include a ‘#poetry #reading by Eric Faiman (well know to Dreading Slam ) and
Rising Sun #Art Market at Rising Sun #artscentre RG1 2ST
Tomorrow (Fri April 10th) two #poetry related e vents in #rdguk
Meal and #openmic (music and #spokenword) at Tutu's Ethiopian Table
And #poetscafe at South Street #art centre
Chose wisely
List of #spokenword related events in #RdgUK this April
Check with venues or organisers for any late changes
POETRY UNBOUND
At The Bull, 56 High Street, #Bracknell #Berkshire 1 April 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Just turn up with some #poems.
A relaxed, thoughtful space where #poetrylovers gather to read poems aloud, share reactions or interpretations and learn from other friendly readers. You don't need to be a #writer, just a #poetry fan, although writers are welcome too.
Or you can just listen and simply soak up the language. It's not a class or a course or a 'slam, just a supportive friendly place to share.
Host Bas Mayer
Friday May 8th is a meal with #openmic at Tutus Ethiopian Table in palmer Park #ReadingUK
There will be a Dreading Slam table at the event. If you want to eat with us please use either or Facebook event in Dreading Poetry Slam FB group or Reading Poetry Writing group in www.meetup.com before the Sun May 3rd so I can book places at our table.
#poet @Ericfaimrn is Befuddled that anyone might chose to miss out
#foodie #openmicnight #RdgUK
Easter is coming, a few #writtenword related things to note
On Sat April 4th @bookfacearts will hold the #rdguk zine fair at Sip & Spin
Many regular events are rearranged -Dreading slam is on Sun April 12 (a week alter than normal) at the usual time, 19:30, and place Rising Sun #spokenword
#poet Pam Ski reading her own #poem “Big Top” in Tutus Ethiopian Table at recent meal & #openmic. Part of #Readinguk ‘s large cultural scene
#poetrylovers
Next Sat Mar 28th , we meet in @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social RG1 on Friar street @RdgUK at 13:00 for #Bards in a bar
There will be a prompted #writing session and discussion on #poetry.
#amwritingpoetry
You are welcome to join us.
Rising Sun #artscentre our regular venue will be hosting a monthly variety show on the 4th Saturday of each month.
After Easter the regular #openmic events in #rdguk return
Tomorrow (wed 08 April) BoHO Night is back at Fisherman's Cottage Kenet Side For Music and #spokenword
This is Dreading #Slam host, the Legend that is Richard Stephenson performing his #poem “last dance”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1243388227768029
Dreading #slam #poet @ERICFaimenr read his #poem Hai Karate at on of #RdgUKs #openmic nights, this time BoHo night At the fisherman’s cottage recently
Write #fest will start this week at Progress #Theatre #ReadingUK
Tickets to see new #writers available from their website.
The #poets video of the England National #slam competition are available on @FarragoPoetry@www.youtube.com
If you wish to compete in 2027 as the Dreading champion our next competition is Sun April 12th 19:30 Rising sun #arts RG1 2ST winner of that , and our othe monthly contests compet in Jan for the championship
Congratulations to England Winner Georgia Griffith
#amwritingpoetry
farrago poetry
last month's quickfire when the theme was March
at 19:30 today (April 12) the quick fire theme is a #poem up to 5 lines on "Glorious" join us @risingsunartscentre RG1 2ST
free to watch or perform
help make #poetry fun
Next weekend 2 #poetry events in #Rdguk
Friday 13th 20:00 #poetscafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social guest #poet Desree
Sat 14th 11:00 poetry in the Park at Tutus Ethiopian table host John Giles
Video of Garry Royde reading his #poem “the best poem ever” at East #ReadingUK #festival 2022 on the second stage
#ERF 20026 will be 12:00 to 18:00 in Palmer Park, Dreading Slam will be amongst the #spokenword acts
Meal & #openmic @tutusethipiantable for April is Friday 10th (18:30 Please let me know by Easter Sunday if you want a place at Dreading #slam #poets table so I get correct numbers for booking
Congratulations to Dreading #slam host, the legend that is Richard Stephenson for having his short #story “The Griffin on The Bridge” published in Worthing Flash
#amwriting
https://worthingflash.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-griffin-of-bridge.html
Easter is the first Sunday after.the first full moon after the spring equinox
Dreading slam is the fist Sunday of the month normally
To avoid a clash Dreading #slam has moved back to Sunday April 12th
Still at Rising Sun Art Centre RG1 2ST 19:30 ( doors 19:15😍)
So who has been #writing #poems for #napowrimo ?
Never too late to start. ( you #write extra for the missing days)
East Reading festival (#ERF ) returns to Palmer Park on Sunday June 21st.
The #spokenword stage has been confirmed and Dreading #slam are looking for acts to share it with
East #RDGUK #festival is #
free family event through the afternoon