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Ver Poets winning ten liner poems plus reading by Kaye Lee

Fri 21 Feb 2014

Ver Poets winning ten liner poems plus reading by Kaye Lee

Prize-winning Australian poet Kaye Lee will present her report on this year’s competition, with readings of short-listed and winning poems. The poems will be varied, short and sweet – a guaranteed good listen! Kaye will .....Read more

Ver Poets AGM and Door into the Dark competition

Fri 19 Sep 2014

Ver Poets AGM and Door into the Dark competition

Members invited to come along for the AGM at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church Hall and have their say on the running of the society. After a pause for refreshments, at 9 pm we will find out who penetrated furthest into the.....Read more

Dylan Thomas Evening

Thu 16 Oct 2014

Dylan Thomas Evening

The rumours have started. A dead poet has been spotted late at night, stumbling through the Maltings. “Dylan Thomas is still alive,” it’s whispered. “Surely that was Elvis?” comes the reply. But the witness knows what .....Read more

The Wolf Returns to St Albans

Sat 01 Nov 2014

The Wolf Returns to St Albans

If you’re looking for some arty entertainment on a Saturday night, try this cabaret evening at the Maltings Arts Theatre for a mix of music, folk songs and some of the best modern poetry around. This joint production by.....Read more

Poetry Open Mic - St Albans

Thu 12 Jun 2014

Poetry Open Mic - St Albans

Ver Poets Open Mic at The Goat pub, Sopwell Lane, St Albans Free event starting 7.30 pm. Bring a couple of poems to read and meet fellow writers. Compere David Van-Cauter http://poetry-id.wikifoundry.com/page/David+Van.....Read more

POET OF THE SUBLIME TO THE RIDICULOUS

Mon 27 Apr 2015

POET OF THE SUBLIME TO THE RIDICULOUS

Writers from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire will gather in St Albans on Monday April 27 for a reading by distinguished poet Kit Wright. He is the author of more than 25 books for adults and children and the winner.....Read more

The Poet's Quest for God

Sat 03 Dec 2016

The Poet's Quest for God

There is a starry line up at the next Ver Poets event on Saturday December 3rd at Waterstones in St Albans. This will centre on both religious – and agnostic and atheist poetry – details on this link: https://jealsre.....Read more

Mountains and Rivers without End

Fri 23 Jan 2015

Mountains and Rivers without End

Have you ever wanted to have a better understanding of the Chinese? Well an illustrated talk in St Albans on Friday January 23rd could provide some answers. China expert and translator Kevin Maynard points out that Chin.....Read more

Sea Poetry and Music Evening

Fri 20 Mar 2015

Sea Poetry and Music Evening

Ver Poets are holding a Sea Poetry and Music evening on Friday March 20th at 7.45 for 8 pm. The event will feature foot-tapping nautical tunes, a performance of classic poems including the Ancient Mariner and Dover Beach.....Read more

Hindu Epic in St Albans

Fri 20 Nov 2015

Hindu Epic in St Albans

The Mahabharata offers a gateway to the rich culture and history of India. Key passages from a new version by Carole Satyamurti will be performed in St Albans on Friday November 20th. Carole is the Vice President of.....Read more

American Poetry - Then and Now

Fri 18 Nov 2016

American Poetry - Then and Now

Ever wanted to know more about American poetry? There’s a lot of them out there – Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost. Take a breath – Wallace Stevens, Alan Ginsberg, Sylvia Plath, Mark Doty, Sharon Olds. And, e.....Read more

Poetry and Music of the Middle East

Tue 01 Dec 2015

Poetry and Music of the Middle East

In a fascinating look at the history and cultures of the Middle East, award-winning poet Ruth Padel will be reading from her book Learning to Make an Oud in Nazareth. The book celebrates the different groups with lin.....Read more

Shakespeare - The Poems

Fri 15 Apr 2016

Shakespeare - The Poems

Shakespeare is the world’s most famous playwright. But in his own time he was better known as the author of best-selling poems. A rich selection of these can be heard in St on Friday April 15th in a joint production by V.....Read more

Lessons of Chernobyl - 30 Years On

Tue 03 May 2016

Lessons of Chernobyl - 30 Years On

Thirty years ago the world’s worst nuclear accident happened in Ukraine. A radioactive cloud rose three miles in the air and was blown around the world. Thousands of people died as a result and a large area of la.....Read more

Poems of Physical and Mental Healing

Wed 19 Oct 2016

Poems of Physical and Mental Healing

CAN WORDS HEAL? If you’ve ever had to deal with severe physical or mental illness, you may be interested in an event at St Albans central library on Wednesday October 19th at 7.30 pm. Th.....Read more

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