Local Activities
Speakeasy is a Writers’ Group based in Milton Keynes. For more information, visit their website.
Ver Poets meet on Friday evenings, 8- 10pm at St Michael's Parish Centre, St Albans.Contact Anna Avebury for dates and details. Meetings include readings, discussions and workshops. Non-members welcome. phone 01727-756911; or e-mail
Ware Poets meet in the Ware Arts Centre, usually on the first Friday of the month (please check) to read poetry mainly, but not exclusively, by those present and to hear a reading from a visiting guest poet. For more information phone John Godfrey (01462 431098) or Frances Wilson (01992 503147) or visit their website (click on "Ware Poetry").
Interpreter's House is a poetry magazine closely associated with TPS. It is published regularly, with contributions from many acclaimed poets.
More information on their website
IH organises the Bedford Open Poetry Competition, with a prize-giving in February, hosted by TPS
Luton Writers meets at 8 pm on the second Thursday of each month in the Conference Room at Luton Central Library. Visitors welcome. Membership of the group is open to all those – published or not – who aspire to improve their writing skills. Annual fee: £12. Ring us for contact details.
Poetry I. D. meet at The Place, Letchworth. For more details visit their website