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WE CAN'T WAIT!

This March we are being TAKEN OVER! That's right! Oxford Poetry Library is returning to the @southstreetarts.bsky.social stage on 14 March. Featuring guest poet Phoebe Nicholson and host, Andy H. Melhuish - this is not one to miss! Tickets & info: whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

#ICYMI this week's Friday evening Poets' Cafe session will be ONLINE! No need to brave the cold, you can enjoy scintillating stanzas and vibrant verse in the comfort of your own home, via Zoom⚡ Find out more & book at whatsonreading.com/poets-cafe-o... #rdguk #poetry

Join us tomorrow night! I'll be hosting guest poet Yousif M. Qasmiyeh + open mic YES THAT'S RIGHT VALENTINE'S DAY POETRY OPEN MIC - ONLINE! I'll be reading something angsty to kick things off 💃 #poetryopenmic #poets