Poetry Aloud

31/05/2026

Some fantastic, in all senses of the word, poems were made at our Surrealist Poetry workshop on Saturday. Thank you to all the poets who turned up on a sweltering hot afternoon to play surrealist word games and write some excellent poems.

26/05/2026

Only two places left. Don't miss out -Book Now!
This Saturday

Surrealism
Poetry writing workshop
with Derek Adams

Surprise yourself, come and write something you didn't expect!

This workshop will help you open your mind to the unbridled imagination of the subconscious. Reveal new ways to revitalise your writing.

We will look at and discuss example poems by surrealist poets and play some surrealist word games! We will also explore methods used by the surrealists to find strange beauty in the unexpected and incorporate these techniques into your poetry.

Whether you are new to writing poetry, or a seasoned poet looking for something to enhance and energise your writing, all you need is a pen, notebook, your eyes and your imagination!

Saturday 30th May
at the Quaker Meeting House
St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ
2pm start - please arrive by 1.45 pm to register
Cost: £12

To book your place, email [email protected]

Only two places left, don't miss out. Book Now!

19/05/2026

Surrealism Poetry Writing Workshop just 3 places left. -

Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams Open your mind! This workshop will help you harness the unbridled imagination of the subconscious to revitalise your writing. We will look at and discuss example poems by surrealist poets and play some surrealist games! We will also explore methods used by...

07/05/2026

Something for the weekend!

05/05/2026

Virtual Critical Poetry Workshop via Zoom on 12th May 7.30 pm -

a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone near you!   The monthly workshop is an opportunity to receive thoughtful, positive feedback on a poem you’ve been working on in a supportive setting. What works for people in the poem as it stands, and what doesn’t?  Get an honest appraisal, with en...

03/05/2026

Surrealism Poetry Workshop
with Derek Adams on Saturday, 30th May

This workshop will help you harness the subconscious's unbridled imagination to revitalise your writing.

We will look at and discuss example poems by surrealist poets and play some surrealist games! We will also explore methods used by the surrealists to find strange beauty in the unexpected and incorporate these techniques into your poetry.

Whether you are new to writing poetry or a seasoned poet looking to enhance and energise your writing, all you need is a pen, notebook, your eyes and your imagination!

Saturday, 30th May
at the Quaker Meeting House
St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ

2pm start, please arrive by 1.45 pm to register

Cost: £12

To book your place, email [email protected]
Book now places are limited

03/05/2026

Congratulations to Sally Warrell, this year’s winner of the George Crabbe Poetry Competition, for her poem The Rain in Dublin.

All here at Poetry Aloud are pleased to see the prize go to Sally, a fine poet and one of our regular attendees.

03/04/2026

Surrealism Poetry Writing Workshop with Derek Adams -

Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams This workshop will help you harness the unbridled imagination of the subconscious to revitalise your writing. We will look at and discuss example poems by surrealist poets and play some surrealist games! We will also explore methods used by the surrealists...

29/03/2026

Poetry Aloud will be performing at this new event featuring words and music on the 10th May.
Folk’n’Spoke at The Rising Sun, 98 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds. IP33 3AA.
Free Entry
12.30 - 5.30

22/02/2026

Virtual Critical Poetry Workshop via Zoom on 10th March 7.30 pm -

a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone near you!   The monthly workshop is an opportunity to receive thoughtful, positive feedback on a poem you’ve been working on in a supportive setting. What works for people in the poem as it stands at the moment, and what doesn’t?  Get honest apprais...