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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 11h

Want to know more about #slam #poetry ? You could read history of slam by Kurts Heinz Slam poetry in Chicago - part 1 Or you could come to Dreading Slam Sun Oct 4th 19:30 (doors 19:15) at Rising Sun #Arts Centre RG1 2ST Both are #free

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you were wondering the subject for quick-fire at Dreading slam is up to 5 lines on “Wonder” . So wander into @Risingsunarts RG1 2ST on 19:30 Oct4th to watch or join something wonderful for #free. New audience and #poets are welcome #showtime #community www.facebook.com/reel/2978213...

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Next Sat (oct 3rd) is #arts market Rising Sun #Artscentre Silver Street #RdgUK RG1 2ST

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Next Dreading #Slam is next Sunday (4th Oct) at the Rising Sun #Arts Centre #ReadingUk RG1 2ST. New #poets and audience welcome. #free entry To compete bring 3 of your own #poems each max 3 mins long .

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Dreading #slam for September #caption contest has begun on our Facebook page. To entry go to the Dreading #poetry slam group page and #write a #couplet (2 lines that rhyme) below this picture. Have a good if you think you are #Bard enough.

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Quick-fire Competition is fast poetry contest won by the loudest cheer. Each #poet taking part reads a short #poem then leave the next poet walks straight on This provides a quick turnover of #poems to entertain the audience. #showtime #community www.facebook.com/reel/2978213...

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Save the Date. The Dreading Grand #slam ,for all the monthly winners in 2026 will be Sunday Jan 10th at the Rising Sun #arts centre #RdgUK RG1 2ST Sill 3 chances to qualify (Sun Oct 4th, Sun Nov 1st , Sun Dec 6th ) New #poets and audience welcome to all events .

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Next Dreading #slam is Sunday 4th Oct Rising Sun Arts Centre at 19:30 So still time to #write (& rehearse or is that too serious?) your #poems (max 3 mins long) to compete or just watch for #free Winner of the Slam will compete in the Grand Salm at Rising Sun #Arts RG1 2ST on Sun Jan 10th 2027

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

congratulations to Ian McKenzie former Dreading slam #poem “900,000 Poppies” being', published in Peaceweavers Picture from @wikimediafoundation.org

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Next Monday (28th)is 4th Monday so music and #spokenword The Castel Tap #openmicnight #openmic in Reading

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#poetry in the park will meet 11:00 on Sat Oct 17th Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #RdgUK I don’t know if there will be an unseasonal breakout of seasonal hats this time. New comers and old hands all welcome to this friendly #poetry circle

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dreading #Slam are planning their Christmas lunch. Likely to be @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social in RdgUK If you are interested please let us know which dates you prefer.

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Next Saturday is #poetry in the park (or is it park #poets ) at Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #RdgUk New poets and listeners welcome to join this friendly #poetrycircle

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Two pictures from Tutus anniversary/ retirement recently

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sat Sept 19th is #poetry in the Park at 11:00 in Tutu’s Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #RDGuk For both #poets who want share poetry or #poetrylovers who want to listen @poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tomorrow, Sun sep 13, as Part of #RdgUk #HeritageOpenDays the Rising Sun #Arts Centre, RG1 2ST will be open to celibate it’s temperance history. Event will also include related #poetry read by @louisaguiseauthor.bsky.social

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sat Sept 12th is #Book face #arts at the Rising Sun Arts Centre. Peter Bellingham, of PBI images will be giving two talks and another Dreading #slam #poet , Louisa Guise will also selling her #poetry

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sat Sept 12th is #Book face #arts at the Rising Sun Arts Centre. @peterb56.bsky.social , of PBI images will be giving two talks and another Dreading #slam #poet , Louisa Guise will also selling her #poetry

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Audio is Pam Ski reading her #poem “Banter” at #poetry in the park. The park #poets and #poetrylovers will meet on sat Sept 19th Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #RdgUK

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This Fri 11 Sept the #poetry event in #ReadingUK is #poetscafe at @southstreetarts.bsky.social doors open 20:00. Guest #Poet: Rick Dove (UK Slam Champion 2021) #OpenMic Segment Hosts: Vick Pickup & Katie Meehan

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

results of August’s #Caption Competition Congratulations go to Pam Ski for her winning couplet “Get off your high horse and join our bandwagon, Going A to B by inflatable dragon.” #poetrychallenge Watch the Dreading #poetry slam #fb groups for next months contest

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

More pic from last Sus dreading #slam Ian (1st picture) qualifies for the Grand Slam to be held in Jan 2027 Winer of that enters the 2027 England #poetry Slam Next Dreading Slam is Sun Oct 4 Quick-fire theme is up to 5 lines on Wonder

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Another great night of #poetry last night at September’s Dreading #Slam. Congratulations Ian Corder for winning this month’s competition. Congratulations also go to Trevor on winning this month’s Quick Fire

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Next Dreading #Slam is Tomorrow Sun (Sept 6th) #openmic #poetry contest. Starts 19:30 9 (Doors 19:15) @risingsunarts RG1 2ST #ReadingUK Join the local poetry #community as #poet or #poetrylovers #freeentry for both poets and audience

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Next Dreading #Slam is next Sun (Sept 6th) #openmic #poetry contest. #free to take part or watch. Starts 19:30 Rising Sun #arts RG1 2ST #inRDG Theme for the optional quick-fire is up to 5 lines on “Morning” IF you don’t know what a quickfire poetry come along Sunday to find out #poetrylovers

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What is a #poetry #slam #poets have 3 mins to read there #poem and are scored by random #poetrylovers This encourage poets to find way to connect with the audience, make for a better #performance feeling Dreading Slam is at Rising sun #arts RG1 2ST #RDGUK start 19:30 (Doors 19:15) Sun Sept 6th

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1... Pics of Here Comes the Sun #Festival at Rising Sun #arts festival #RdgUK

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

some of September's #spokenword events in #RDGukg. check with venue/organizers for late changes

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Dreading Slam, #OpenMic #Poetry Competition at Rising Sun #Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM Sun Sept 6th #Free to Watch or read. Dreading Slam is a friendly, open mic poetry competition In addition, the chance to read the works of any poet (max 3 mins) outside competition

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

as well as usual poetry competition Dreading has a quick fire A fast moving contest won by loudest cheer. #poets tareads a #poem get a cheer the leave to be reaplced by next #poet For sept 6th The quick-fire round is “Morning,” so join the call at Rising Sun #Arts (RG1 2ST) (19:30

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Dreading #slam #caption-competition has just started, to enter or vote for your favourite see the line below in the Dreading #pooetry slam face book group www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1... #humour #poetrychallenge Also to help pick the winner like any captions you like

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dreading #slam #poets will be show off their #poetic talent this weekend with The Legend that is Richard Stephenson at Rising Sun #Arts Centre Variety night and Gill Passman organizing a mini show at Castel Tsp #openmic be there or be elsewhere

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This Sat (Aug. 29) Dreading #slam host Richard Stephenson t will be at Rising sun #arts as part of their #varletry night #showtime, see #poerty made fun as well as the other acts for your entertainment

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

www.facebook.com/reel/1814692... 3rd Video of quick-fire #poetry from Hear Comes the Sun earlier this month at Rising Sun #arts The theme was up to 5 lines on “Bitter”. At next Dreading #Slam ( 19:30 Sun Sept 5th at Rising Sun #Arts Centre RG1 2ST ) the quick fire theme will be morning

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Note Castle Tap #openmic will be on Bank Holiday Monday not 4th Monday There will be Dreading #slam #poets on the bill (contact the castle tap #RdgUK if you wish to be part of the #show)

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Another friendly park #poets meetup this morning @tutusethiopiantables today. Our next #poetrycircle is Sat Sept 19th at same venue Good News, John Giles has agreed with a another venue in Palmer Park #drgUK to allow #poetry in the park to continue after Tutu has retired

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

two weeks to Tutu's farewell part in Tutus Ethiopian Table, Palmer Park #RdgUK Many of the Dreading #slam #poets will be there, though not performing. Also at the same venue tommorrow (Aug 22) is Park Poets at 11:00

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#Park #poets (or is it #poetry in the {Park) meet this Sat (Aug 22) in at Tuts Ethiopian Table, in Palmer Park #RdgUK . in this recording Kathy Tytler reads her #poem "The Marsh Frogs"

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Dreading #slam host, the Legend that is Richard Stephenson, will be part of the at Rising Sun #arts Centre RG1 2ST #Variety Night show in the evening of Aug 29th. Come and watch the fun #showtime #iinRdg

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Castle tap #openmic showcase this Bank holiday Monday Music, #poetry comedy #spokenword from #RDGUK cultural community Contact @Castletap to take part in the show, or watch for #free

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

the video I could not post yesterday

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

IDreading Slaw return to Rising SUn #arts cente on Sun Sep 6th then the #openmic quick-fire them is up to 5 lines on “morning”.

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Louisa Guise Author and Poet @louisaguiseauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A bit of fun at The Rising Sun Arts Centre yesterday with @dreadingslam.bsky.social Gill Passman, Shirley Roberts, Westy Westwood, Peter Bellingham, Trevor and Richard Stephenson. Thanks for having us. Poetry zines available on my website: www.louisaguiseauthor.com/product-cate...

The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading, outside with people eating and drinking at tables.

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Current Dreading #slam Champion, Louisa Guise has a regular #spokenword show on Radio Dacorum. Okay back available on mix cloud

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Park #poets meet in 8 days (11 AM Sat Aug 22nd) for old fashioned #poetrycircle at Tutu's Ethiopian table in Palmer Park #RDGUK Due to Tutu’s impending retirement there will not be many #poetry #community gatherings at this venue so please join us next week

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Pictures from #openmic at Tutus Ethiopian Table recently the will be a party to celebrate 20 years at the venue, in Palmer Park #inRDG Sat Sep 5th 13:00-17:00

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This weekend the #poetry in #rdguk is from #poets cafe in @southstreetarts.bsky.social on Friday (aug 14th) Guest #poet is Oliver Fox #openmic is covers night

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This week at South Street, Poets' Cafe LIVE returns! Hosted by Katie Meehan and Vic Pickup, with guest poet Oliver Fox, the evening of vibrant verse kicks off at 8.30pm on Friday 14 August (bar open 8pm). Find out more: whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

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