Poetry Open House
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Poetry Open House

When

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 18:30 – 19:30

Time

18:30 – 19:30

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Poetry Open House returns to it’s summer home at Beeforth’s Hive. The Open House offers free, friendly sharing of poems and poetic chat and news every month in informal and relaxed surroundings. Bring a poem or two of your own or ones you love, perform them on the fabuloso sound system or get one of the organisers to perform them for you; network with poetic friends; or just come to listen in to the incredible stimulus and variety this event always provides. Contact  or  if you want to book a slot in advance – or just turn up!

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