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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED – as there were problems with EVENTBRITE today we've extended the deadline to Tuesday 21 October, midnight (UK time). pctothepowerof2.wordpress.com/enter/

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

URGENT UPDATE – due to worldwide problems with EVENTBRITE, we've extended the deadline to Tue 21 Oct, midnight. www.bit.ly/wfpoetrycomp

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2025 Waltham Forest Poetry Competition: WEATHER / WHETHER

Enter the Waltham Forest Poetry Competition

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

1️⃣ find Weather/Whether poems 2️⃣ enter the Waltham Forest Poetry Competition 3️⃣ do it by Monday 4️⃣ done! www.bit.ly/wfpoetrycomp

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

The Waltham Forest Poetry Competition, judged by the fabulous Lorraine Mariner, invites you to send poems on the theme of WEATHER/WHETHER. Over £1,000 in prizes. Entry fee for adults is from £3, FREE for young poets under the age of 18. Closing date is MONDAY 20 OCTOBER. www.bit.ly/wfpoetrycomp

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

"This form of poetry gives everyone a voice"... Max Terry Fishel, one of our Poems Not Bombs regulars, speaks out on the delights of the poetry open mic in the Guardian today

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Poems Not Bombs, Spice Of Life, Soho, Thu 21 Aug, 1.30pm, is a special feat. the velvet voice of John Hurley. If you'd like to read, sign up with me on the day before 1.30. YOU'RE INVITED TO BRING POEMS ON AN IRISH THEME IF YOU HAVE ANY. AIR CONDITIONING! pnbspice.eventbrite.co.uk

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Thu 24 Jul, Trades Hall, Walthamstow, we present the wonderful Lorraine Mariner w/ Ralph Dartford, Tusshara Nalakumar Srilatha and Michael Shann... open mic too. Tix: £4/£2 (members) marinerdartford.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door. 7.30pm. **AIR CONDITIONING** Here's Lorraine's poem 'Thursday'

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

HOT🔥 poetry! Poems Not Bombs in the air con this afternoon. Spice of Life. SoHo.

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO LOCAL FOODBANK EAT OR HEAT - Tickets from TheFall.eventbrite.co.uk A whole night of Fall music to Dance&ShoutAlongTo. Walthamstow TUE 10 JUN🎉

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

SuperDuper evening at Poems Not Bombs poetry open mic last night upstairs at the wonderful Walthamstow Trades Hall. Next one 29 May. That could be YOU on the stage.

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

TONIGHT! Tim Wells and friends plus open mic. 7.30pm, Walthamstow Trades Hall All for just £4/£2 Trades Hall members at TimWells.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door.

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Forest Poets @forestpoets.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Heather Moulson, 'Paper Boy' - Heather is the guest of Forest Poets NEXT THU 10 April, Walthamstow Trades Hall w/ Tim Wells, Heather Mary Sullivan (Poetry Bird), Ailsa Betts & Sophia Brandner + Poetry open mic. £4/£2 Trades Hall members timwells.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door.

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The Harlow Circle of Poetry @harlowstanza.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

🎈🎉 Happy 1st Birthday to the Harlow Circle of Poetry! 🎉🎈 Next month, we will be 'away' rather than at 'home' as we are visiting @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social ! We have heard wonderful things about this event...✨✨✨

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Poetry Bird supports Tim Wells, Trades Hall, Walthamstow, w/ Heather Moulson, Ailsa Betts & Sophia Brandner - there's a poetry open mic too. There should be a lot of laughs at this one! Thursday 10 April, 7.30pm. Tickets from timwells.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door, £4/£2 Trades Hall members.

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

There's no Poems Not Bombs poetry open mic at the Trades Hall, Walthamstow, this month. Not long to wait for the next one, though. Thursday, 24 April 7pm. Free, free, free. poemsnotbombstrades.eventbrite.co.uk

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Poems Not Bombs at the Trades Hall, Walthamstow

FREE EVENT! For poets of all experiences and levels to come and share their work. Sign up on the night.

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Matt Gilbert @richlyevocative.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Always a joy to read & listen-in @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social Great mix of poets, styles & approaches - welcoming, positive atmosphere. Hosted by the redoubtable @paulmcgrane.bsky.social Next one April 17th www.eventbrite.com/e/poems-not-...

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

'The Yearning for a Fried Slice' by Tim Wells Come see Tim play Walthamstow Trades Hall 10 April - with special guests Heather Mary Sullivan, Heather Moulson, Sophia Brandner and Ailsa Bee Tickets at TimWells.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

What better way to celebrate the Spring Equinox than to sit indoors in the semi-dark... Poems Not Bombs this afternoon at the Spice Of Life

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Something to look forward to. 10 June. A whole night of Fall music to Dance&ShoutAlongTo. Upstairs at the fantastic Trades Hall, Walthamstow, London. TheFall.eventbrite.co.uk

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

If you're lucky enough to be around during the daytime, come along to Poems Not Bombs poetry open mic at the Spice of Life, Soho NEXT Thu 20 March 1.30pm - sign up on the day to read, or you can simply come along to watch. www.eventbrite.com/cc/forest-po...

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

'Women Who Like Fat Blokes' by Tim Wells. Tim plays Walthamstow Trades Hall Thu 10 April with Heather Moulson, Heather Mary Sullivan AKA Poetry Bird, Ailsa Bee, Sophia Brandner, poetry open mic and more! TimWells.eventbrite.co.uk

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Getting Old by Poetry Bird aka Heather Mary Sullivan. Come see Poetry Bird at Walthamstow Trades Hall, Thu 10 April with Tim Wells, Heather Moulson, poetry open mic and more! TimWells.eventbrite.co.uk

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Tim Wells! Thu 10 April, Walthamstow - with special guests Heather Mary Sullivan (Poetry Bird), Heather Moulson, Sophia Brandner, Ailsa Betts and open mic too. TimWells.eventbrite.co.uk

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Bring your poems to this stage! #PoemsNotBombs open mic @stowtradeshall Thu 27 Feb, 7pm. Sign up on the night if you'd like to read - or come along and watch if you don't wish to read. You can read poems on any subject you like. FREE event. More info on poemsnotbombstrades.eventbrite.co.uk

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Our NEXT Poems Not Bombs poetry open mic at the Spice of Life, Soho, Thu 20 Feb 1.30pm. Sign up on the day if you'd like to read, or just come along to watch/listen/be a wonderful audience. £3 entry fee on the door. See www.eventbrite.com/cc/forest-po... for details.

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

TheFall.eventbrite.co.uk TUE 10 JUN, Walthamstow A whole night of Fall music to Dance&ShoutAlongTo. All your Fall favourites from 'Live at the Witch Trials' to 'New Facts Emerge' and beyond, plus vids of fantastic Fall performances.

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An Evening with The Fall

We are the Fall. Northern white crap that talks back. A night of non-stop Fall music to singalong & dance to.

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Last night at the Trades Hall, Walthamstow

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

NEXT WEEK Wed 22 Jan poetry from @helenivory.bsky.social & @martinfigura.bsky.social + Forest Poets Jenni Hall and Roger Huddle + poetry open mic (sign up on the night). Entry by donation - suggested amount £5 but pay what you can afford. ivoryandfigura.eventbrite.co.uk WALTHAMSTOW

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Forest Poets presents: Helen Ivory & Martin Figura

Forest Poets are delighted to bring Helen Ivory and Martin Figura to Walthamstow. They'll be reading from their latest work. Open mic too!

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Poetry from @helenivory.bsky.social & @martinfigura.bsky.social + Forest Poets Jenni Hall and Roger Huddle + poetry open mic (sign up on the night). Entry by donation - suggested amount £5 but pay what you can afford. ivoryandfigura.eventbrite.co.uk WALTHAMSTOW

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Forest Poets presents: Helen Ivory & Martin Figura

Forest Poets are delighted to bring Helen Ivory and Martin Figura to Walthamstow. They'll be reading from their latest work. Open mic too!

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Forest Poets @forestpoets.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Lots of pics from the fabulous Waltham Forest Poetry Comp awards night at pctothepowerof2.wordpress.com/2024/12/13/p... 🙏 to Walthamstow Trades Hall for hosting this year’s awards again. Such a warm, friendly, welcoming, communal space and the 🎄in the corner just made it sparkle all the more.

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Pics from the 2024 Awards

Thank you so much to Walthamstow Trades Hall for hosting this year’s awards again. Such a warm, friendly, welcoming, communal space and the Christmas tree in the corner just made it sparkle a…

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A busy night for Jacqueline Saphra at last night's Waltham Forest Poetry Competition Awards

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Poems Not Bombs regulars David Floyd, Lee Campbell, Allen O'Leary and Max Terry Fishel done good at the Waltham Forest Poetry Competition Awards last night.

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

TONIGHT Tue 10 Dec, 7.30 - come along and find out who has won the Waltham Forest Poetry Comp! FREE event, Walthamstow Trades Hall - you can just turn up or book at wfawards2024.eventbrite.co.uk - and open mic too! Readings too from our judge Jsaphra.bsky.social & guest poet Max Terry Fishel.

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Awards Night! Waltham Forest Poetry Competition

Get ready for a night of celebrating Waltham Forest's best poets at our Awards Night Poetry Competition!

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Paul McGrane @paulmcgrane.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Tue 10 Dec, 7.30 - come along and find out who the Waltham Forest Poetry Comp winners are! *FREE* event, Walthamstow Trades Hall - you can just turn up or book at wfawards2024.eventbrite.co.uk - and open mic too! Readings too from our judge @jsaphra.bsky.social and guest poet Max Terry Fishel.

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Awards Night! Waltham Forest Poetry Competition

Get ready for a night of celebrating Waltham Forest's best poets at our Awards Night Poetry Competition!

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Poems Not Bombs @poemsnotbombs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We're a poetry open mic! We meet 3rd Thurs of the month, 1.30pm, at the Spice of Life, Soho AND last Thurs of the month at the Trades Hall, Walthamstow, 7pm

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