Events
'Poetry is the best words in the best order'
Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Next Event: Tues 17th April, Oystercatchers Café, 7.30
‘An Evening With the Poetry of Danny Abse’
We are delighted that this event will be presented by William and Patricia Oxley, who were great and long-time friends of Danny Abse. We know them locally as publishers of Acumen magazine and the motive force behind Torbay’s annual Festival of Poetry.
Dannie Abse CBE was a poet, author, playwright and doctor. He wrote and edited more than sixteen books of poetry, as well as fiction and a range of autobiographical books, the most recent of which,Goodbye, Twentieth Century, was published by Pimlico in 2001 to critical acclaim. His final novel, The Strange Case of Dr Simmonds & Dr Glas, was long-listed for the Booker Prize. His poetry awards included a Special Commendation from the Poetry Book Society, the Roland Mathais Prize, and the prestigious Wales Book of the Year award in 2008. His most recent book of poetry, Speak Old Parrot, was published by Hutchinson in 2013 and widely acclaimed; a new collection, Ask the Moon, was published in the year of his death, 2014.
Future poets to feature and other ideas – your nominations include: WH Auden, Anne Stevenson, Moniza Alvi, Ros Barber, Eavan Boland, Alison Brackenbury, Julia Copus, Louise Gluck, Rita Dove, Jen Hadfield, Helen Mort, Sinead Morrisey, William Blake, Ben Okri, Carol Rumens, Clive Sansom, Robert Herrick, Jenny Joseph, Adrienne Rich, Donald Atkinson, AE Houseman, Robert Graves, Ernest Dowson, Douglas Dunn, Robin Robertson… And for 'themed' evenings; eg, poems about growing old, Greek myths, the seasons, war, animals...
Our Oystercatchers base Oystercatchers makes a loss on most of these evenings. So we’re asking everyone to put a pound in the hat to cover the £25 we are now asked to pay. Friends of Teignmouth Poetry Festival are exempt – but may feel disposed to chip in the odd quid for this worthy cause. Also, please sample the drinks and snacks, many of which are local products.
You are invited to bring favourite poems by the featured poet, share them by reading them aloud, or listen as they are read by someone else. During the evening, we will choose a few poems to look at in more depth.
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‘An Evening With the Poetry of Danny Abse’
We are delighted that this event will be presented by William and Patricia Oxley, who were great and long-time friends of Danny Abse. We know them locally as publishers of Acumen magazine and the motive force behind Torbay’s annual Festival of Poetry.
Dannie Abse CBE was a poet, author, playwright and doctor. He wrote and edited more than sixteen books of poetry, as well as fiction and a range of autobiographical books, the most recent of which,Goodbye, Twentieth Century, was published by Pimlico in 2001 to critical acclaim. His final novel, The Strange Case of Dr Simmonds & Dr Glas, was long-listed for the Booker Prize. His poetry awards included a Special Commendation from the Poetry Book Society, the Roland Mathais Prize, and the prestigious Wales Book of the Year award in 2008. His most recent book of poetry, Speak Old Parrot, was published by Hutchinson in 2013 and widely acclaimed; a new collection, Ask the Moon, was published in the year of his death, 2014.
Future poets to feature and other ideas – your nominations include: WH Auden, Anne Stevenson, Moniza Alvi, Ros Barber, Eavan Boland, Alison Brackenbury, Julia Copus, Louise Gluck, Rita Dove, Jen Hadfield, Helen Mort, Sinead Morrisey, William Blake, Ben Okri, Carol Rumens, Clive Sansom, Robert Herrick, Jenny Joseph, Adrienne Rich, Donald Atkinson, AE Houseman, Robert Graves, Ernest Dowson, Douglas Dunn, Robin Robertson… And for 'themed' evenings; eg, poems about growing old, Greek myths, the seasons, war, animals...
Our Oystercatchers base Oystercatchers makes a loss on most of these evenings. So we’re asking everyone to put a pound in the hat to cover the £25 we are now asked to pay. Friends of Teignmouth Poetry Festival are exempt – but may feel disposed to chip in the odd quid for this worthy cause. Also, please sample the drinks and snacks, many of which are local products.
You are invited to bring favourite poems by the featured poet, share them by reading them aloud, or listen as they are read by someone else. During the evening, we will choose a few poems to look at in more depth.
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MORE
Poetry Playtime – Teignmouth Library Mon 9th Apr, (a week late because of Easter). 2.00 to 4.00 Jennie Osborne’s monthly drop-in session. This will be a mixture of discussion of poetry, writing practice/exercises and anything else that arises from the group, but won't involve feedback sessions. Cost will depend on how many are interested, but won't be expensive. Cost: not more than £5. Venue is the basement room beneath the library, teas available but bring your own mugs. Details: jenniewordwitch@gmail.com
Poetry Playtime – Teignmouth Library Mon 9th Apr, (a week late because of Easter). 2.00 to 4.00 Jennie Osborne’s monthly drop-in session. This will be a mixture of discussion of poetry, writing practice/exercises and anything else that arises from the group, but won't involve feedback sessions. Cost will depend on how many are interested, but won't be expensive. Cost: not more than £5. Venue is the basement room beneath the library, teas available but bring your own mugs. Details: jenniewordwitch@gmail.com
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Next Event - OPEN MIC
Date: TBA
Venue: The Ice Factory, rear of 10 Somerset Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8EN
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Cost: £5
Here’s a chance to roll out your liveliest poems in the excellent performance space of The Ice Factory.
No pre-booking, just turn up on the night, first-come first-slotted in.
Previous open mics have proved so popular that we’ve now committed to one event every three months.
Next Event - OPEN MIC
Date: TBA
Venue: The Ice Factory, rear of 10 Somerset Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8EN
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Cost: £5
Here’s a chance to roll out your liveliest poems in the excellent performance space of The Ice Factory.
No pre-booking, just turn up on the night, first-come first-slotted in.
Previous open mics have proved so popular that we’ve now committed to one event every three months.
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Reading Poetry to Residents of Care Homes: We currently visit Sefton Hall in Dawlish once a month, normally on the third Thursday. We are looking to visit other venues. If you could spare time to take part in this rewarding experience, contact Don Pearson donpearson61@hotmail.com or Jennie Osborne jenniewordwitch@gmail.com .
Folk Parties… As part of his ongoing promotion of all things Folk, Hugh Diamond is running occasional Friday night parties at the Alice Cross Centre. Poets and poetry will be welcomed, he says. Entry is free (there’s a collection in aid of ACC funds). More details from flyers posted in TAAG, or call Hugh on 01626 775517.
Follow us on Twitter @teignpoets
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OTHER REGULAR EVENTS
‘Uncut Poets’
Contemporary poetry in the Black Box studio at the Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter. Last Thursday each month, 7.30pm. More details via the Phoenix website – see links page for website.
Reading Poetry to Residents of Care Homes: We currently visit Sefton Hall in Dawlish once a month, normally on the third Thursday. We are looking to visit other venues. If you could spare time to take part in this rewarding experience, contact Don Pearson donpearson61@hotmail.com or Jennie Osborne jenniewordwitch@gmail.com .
Folk Parties… As part of his ongoing promotion of all things Folk, Hugh Diamond is running occasional Friday night parties at the Alice Cross Centre. Poets and poetry will be welcomed, he says. Entry is free (there’s a collection in aid of ACC funds). More details from flyers posted in TAAG, or call Hugh on 01626 775517.
Follow us on Twitter @teignpoets
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OTHER REGULAR EVENTS
‘Uncut Poets’
Contemporary poetry in the Black Box studio at the Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter. Last Thursday each month, 7.30pm. More details via the Phoenix website – see links page for website.
