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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This Friday (OCT 9th ) Poet's Cafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social guest poet is Jen Feroze, also #openmic #rdguk #poetry #community

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to Gill Passerman for wining the September #caption contest. With “You May think I am a tortoise, its all lies. I’m an upside down duck 🦆 in disguise “ There will be another #captioncontest on the Dreading #poetry #slam Facebook page later in October

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This Saturday (Oct 10th) is #bookshop day, celebrating High Street Bookshops if you need any encouragement to but #books

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

congratulations to Trevor for winning the #Slam and quickfire Dreading Slam returns to Rising Sun #arts centre on Sunday Nov 01

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today is the day. #openmic #poetry competition #free to watch or take part To compete bring 3 #poems of your own Or read any #poem outside competition (max 3 mins) quick-fire bring poems on “wonder” 5 lines .See you @risingsunartscentre Silver Street, #Rdg #Berkshire Rg1 2ST #showtime 19:30

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dreading #Slam, #Openmic #Poetry Rising sun #arts (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) Tomorrow (Sun Oct 4th) #Free entry to Watch or read. The winner gets the opportunity to compete in the Grand Slam in Jan 10th 2027

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

some of the #spokenword related events in #RdgUK for October check with venues/organizers for details #arts #community

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

today is national #poetry day. you can write a #poem today and perform it on Sunday Oct4th at Dreading #slam 19:30 at Rising Sun Arts Centre RG1 2ST #inRDG New audience and #poets always welcome #freeentry if you want to join our quickfire contest the theme is up to 5 lines on "Wonder

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congratulations to the ever modest Dreading #slam host The Legend that is Richard Stephenson for his 100 word #flashfiction “how to make a crock of gold” published in Worthing Flash blog #amwriting worthingflash.blogspot.com/2026/09/how-...

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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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