The Poetry Readers Group meets at the White Hart, 10, Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AW, 2-4 pm, and the theme will be ‘Hope’.

For more information contact Paul Francis: francisliberty@btinternet.com

Cherry Doyle will be reading with Thirza Clout, Helen Kay and Susie Wilson as part of a Manchester Writing School alumni showcase organised by Kim Moore. 7-8.15pm, in person at Manchester Poetry Library, Grosvenor East, Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BG, or online via Microsoft Teams.

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‘City Voices’ with Veronica Shepherd, Jon Planas, Jane Salmons, Billy Spakemon & Kuli Kohli, 7.30-9pm, at the ‘Lych Gate’, 44, Queen Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TX, 7.30-9pm.

Tickets £5 on the door.

‘Country Voices’ with Kuli Kohli, Pat Edwards & Simon Fletcher, 2.30-4pm, at the ‘All Nations’, 20 Coalport Road, Ironbridge, Telford, TF7 5DP.

Tickets £5 on the door. Free parking.

This is a change of venue so contact Simon if you need more information.

‘Virtual Voices’ 5-6:30pm featuring Thirza Clout, Barbara Chapman, and Tom Allsopp. Hosted by Cherry Doyle and Kuli Kohli. Pay-as-you-feel event on Zoom. This month we’re trying something new and exciting! There will be eight open mic slots available at Virtual Voices – email cherrydoylepoet@gmail.com to sign up – first come, first served.

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Nick Pearson is hosting an Open Mic Event at the Gratitude Cafe, Duke Street, Wellington, TF1 1BJ. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. 4-minute slots available – sign up on the night. Refreshments available. Pay-as-you-feel donations at the end of the night. All poets welcome.

The Poetry Readers’ Group meets at the White Hart, 10, Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AW, 2-4 pm, and the theme will be ‘Memory’.

For more information contact Paul Francis: francisliberty@btinternet.com