Lyricists

**Join us in celebrating 10 years of building a poetry movement** **Would you like to be part of our 10 years poetry book and secure a spot at the open mic during the Newham Poetry Festival?** What’s included? 1.⁠ ⁠FREE co-creative poetry sessions 2.⁠ ⁠FREE tailored coaching to support your writing 3.⁠ ⁠Opportunity to be published in the anniversary book 4.⁠ ⁠Chance to perform at the festival open mic Dates Wednesdays from 13 May to 29th July 6.15 -7.45pm Stratford library (3 The Grove, E15 1EL) **Commitment Participants must attend a minimum of 9 sessions to be included in the publication and the open mic** **Register at newhampoetrygroup@gmail.com**

**SOCIALISE OVER DINNER, meet new people, indulge in Brazilian flavours, spice up your evening! BOOK VIA THESE LINKS IN ORDER TO ATTEND! [https://fatso.ma/f2qgx](https://fatso.ma/f2qgx) or [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brazilian-dinner-with-50-off-bill-socialise-enrich-your-social-circle-tickets-1992022082673?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brazilian-dinner-with-50-off-bill-socialise-enrich-your-social-circle-tickets-1992022082673?aff=oddtdtcreator) PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE & RSVP TOO!** *If any issues with links please text Eleni in advance!* ***We are enjoying a 50% GENEROUS OFFER OFF THE FOOD BILL at CABANA COVENT GARDEN!*** **A great way to engage with like minded people that love their food and dining in exceptional restaurants, surrounded by other friendly dinners, making the most of their evening.** **Engage in interesting conversations and enrich your social life.** *Introduce yourself with a warm smile, make a best first impression, see it reflected back to you!* ***Seize the opportunity to meet new people or catch up with who you may have met in a previous event, make friends, create connections or perhaps find someone that can make your heart sing!*** **Perfect strangers can become an amazing company to socialise and dine tonight!** **HOW TO JOIN :** **-BOOK YOUR TICKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.** **-ASK FOR ELENI'S TABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE RESTAURANT HOST** *KINDLY ARRIVE AT 19:00, SO WE CAN SEAT, ORDER AND ENJOY THE MEAL ALL TOGETHER in a table of 6 to 8 people.* *Food has the ability of taking us places! Be transported through flavours to exotic places, while getting to know new people, creating connections, making memories!* **CABANA is a celebration of colour, flavour & fun. Known for its cheerful, Rio-inspired 1950s aesthetic, street food and tropical cocktails!** Will you be part of it this evening? By attending this event you are fully responsible for your own safety, in case of any food allergies you may have. Fee is non refundable, non transferable unless the event is cancelled.

This is a live session at The Mitre in Greenwich. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and receive critique on submitted extracts of members' creative writing, whether they're working on a novel, screenplay, poetry, a memoir or short story, etc. We share our extracts via email ahead of the meeting to give us all a chance to read the work in our own time and reflect upon it so as to be able to provide useful critique. If you want to submit an extract mail me at gpatrick66@hotmail.com to book a slot. If you are new to the group we ask that you participate in at least two of the Wednesday critiquing sessions before you submit work for review so that you get to know us and have a good understanding of how we operate. This will help you to get the most from a critique of your own work. Extracts should be approx 3,000 words and the full document (extract plus blurbs, questions etc) should not exceed 3,500 words in total. Extracts must be mailed to me (gpatrick66@hotmail.com) at the latest by 9pm on the Saturday before the session so that I can share your work with the rest of the group. We have a limit of 4 extracts per session to give adequate time to review work properly. Feel free to give guidance on any specific areas on which you would like feedback. E.g. Plot, pacing, structure or character development etc. (If you have not received the extracts by the Sunday before the session, mail me.) The group is friendly and relaxed, so please don't feel nervous about sharing your work! We will normally review extracts according to the order in which they are sent to me but if you need a particular slot let me know when you submit your extract and we will try to accommodate that. Please note that all phones MUST be switched to silent mode for the duration of the meeting.

**SOCIALISE OVER DINNER, meet new people, indulge in Brazilian flavours, spice up your evening! BOOK VIA THESE LINKS IN ORDER TO ATTEND! [https://fatso.ma/f2qgx](https://fatso.ma/f2qgx) or [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brazilian-dinner-with-50-off-bill-socialise-enrich-your-social-circle-tickets-1992022082673?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brazilian-dinner-with-50-off-bill-socialise-enrich-your-social-circle-tickets-1992022082673?aff=oddtdtcreator) PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE & RSVP TOO!** *If any issues with links please text Eleni in advance!* ***We are enjoying a 50% GENEROUS OFFER OFF THE FOOD BILL at CABANA COVENT GARDEN!*** **A great way to engage with like minded people that love their food and dining in exceptional restaurants, surrounded by other friendly dinners, making the most of their evening.** **Engage in interesting conversations and enrich your social life.** *Introduce yourself with a warm smile, make a best first impression, see it reflected back to you!* ***Seize the opportunity to meet new people or catch up with who you may have met in a previous event, make friends, create connections or perhaps find someone that can make your heart sing!*** **Perfect strangers can become an amazing company to socialise and dine tonight!** **HOW TO JOIN :** **-BOOK YOUR TICKET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.** **-ASK FOR ELENI'S TABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE RESTAURANT HOST** *KINDLY ARRIVE AT 19:00, SO WE CAN SEAT, ORDER AND ENJOY THE MEAL ALL TOGETHER in a table of 6 to 8 people.* *Food has the ability of taking us places! Be transported through flavours to exotic places, while getting to know new people, creating connections, making memories!* **CABANA is a celebration of colour, flavour & fun. Known for its cheerful, Rio-inspired 1950s aesthetic, street food and tropical cocktails!** Will you be part of it this evening? By attending this event you are fully responsible for your own safety, in case of any food allergies you may have. Fee is non refundable, non transferable unless the event is cancelled.

**HI ALL** ***WE HAVE PACKED EVERY UNSPUN SESSIONS WITH THE MOST AMAZING NEW ARTISTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS, SO DON'T MISS OUR MAY EDITION!*** ***UNSPUN SESSIONS is our regular showcase night Piano Smithfield, a gorgeous cellar/speakeasy style music venue complete with grand piano with wonderful hand crafted cocktails (YUM) and artisan pizzas (SUPER GOOD PIZZA!) in case you get peckish. Just steps from Barbican and Farringdon tubes.*** *AT LEAST THREE OUT OF THE FIVE ARE BRAND NEW, AS ALWAYS, TO US, ON THE NIGHT.* \*\*Join us at 7pm prompt for a chat and mingle \*\*Live Music Starts at 7.30pm sharp - 5 incredible artists to discover \*\*Lovely pizza and cocktails to enjoy **WATCH AND LISTEN TO OUR 5 ARTISTS HERE:** 21 year old ERICA JEAN has been busking since 13. and has gone on to perform at iconic venues like The Troxy, Alexandra Palace, The Royal Albert Hall. Erica has supported Lyra, Amy Wadge, Sam Ryder, Alica Keys, and performed as part of Tom Odell's choir, on Mahogany Sessions, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and more. MARTHA MAY is a Croatian-born, London-based indie-pop artist known for her bright, glittery bangers and deeply personal lyricism, she creates sparkling, cinematic melodies that draw comparisons to artists like Lorde, Chappell Roan, and Marina. Born in South Africa, BOBBI FALLON moved to London to be close to her greatest inspirations - Adele and Amy Winehouse. Her emotional songwriting and powerfully soulful vocals have led to performances in South Africa, Spain, Turkey, the US and the UK. CHLOEJET is a Pop/R&B singer-songwriter, known for her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances, blending the boldness of RAYE with the allure of Ariana Grande. With a five octave soprano range, Chloe has 100k followers, multiple releases, and an upcoming EP to share. London singer-songwriter LOLA AVIVA is a confessional soul poet. Blending folk, soul and jazz influences, her songs pair intimate storytelling with rich, expressive vocals. She performs both solo and with her band The Divas, and has appeared multiple times on BBC Radio London. Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm ***Discounted tickets £9 (normally £13 inc) - apply promo code LONDONLIVE at checkout*** **[BOOK TICKETS](https://link.dice.fm/P206af614d88)** Literally cannot wait to share this very special night with you all!! Lorraine xx

Come along and play Riftbound! We will be starting play at 7pm. You need to [buy a ticket to attend.](https://www.theludoquist.com/collections/riftbound)

**UPDATE FOR FEB-APRIL 2026:** For February - end of April 2026 the host of this event will be away. It will still be happening every week, but will be a self-running group. If you are a regular - please welcome any newcomers and be prepared to set the 1 hour timer. If you are a newcomer, the group is usually easy to find (the table/s with notebooks and laptops), and the bar staff know where we are if you can't spot us first time. Happy writing! **\~** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 18:00 on Wednesday afternoons/evenings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 18:00 - Quick introductions 18:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 19:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 19:30. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at the Peckham Pelican! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. **Other Important Details:** \- If you arrive and can't figure out who we are \(usually the table with a lot of laptops and notebooks\)\, feel free to ask the bar staff who will point you in the right direction\. \- Many of our participants found the event through other means\, so please don't be put off by a low attendance number on MeetUp\! \- The Pelican has some\, but not many\, charging points\, so make sure laptops are charged and perhaps bring a notebook just in case\. \- The WiFi is also very poor \(non\-existent\)\, but most have found that to be a good thing\. Make sure to download or turn on 'offline mode' if working on a computer\. \- Please thank our hosts by purchasing something \(The pizzas are fantastic\, and we write during happy hour \- two for one on cocktails\!\)

The **London Humanist Choir** plus three great comedians offer a crazy night of choral hits and comedy badinage for the absurd entry fee of £10, or just £8 in advance from [https://humanists.uk/events/onelife2026/](https://humanists.uk/events/onelife2026/) We're the only specifically Humanist Choir in the Universe: well, London, anyway, and we're part of Humanists UK, a charity devoting to making our lives happier and more fun. This is something we've taken to heart. We're singing foot tapping hits and some pieces which are, well, just beautiful. Our comedians will make you laugh, and make you think. It's going to be a great evening for the price of a pint. Come along and bring your friends. [Clarence Hall](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zCj2PQ61y21v92Dc8), off Hawley Road, Camden: a stone's throw from Camden Road and Camden Town stations: There's a bar. Doors open at 6.40pm.

**FREE FOR MEMBERS OR SIGN UP WHEN YOU ARRIVE** Hello music enthusiast, We're excited to invite you to our Songwriting Class held right here in the heart of musical Camden every Saturday at 2 p.m! Whether you're a budding songwriter or just looking to explore your creative side, this class is designed **for people under 30s and all skill levels.** Come be a part of our community!!! No matter your background or experience, all are welcome. Let's turn your musical ideas into real songs! If you want to know more information, text or call Thomas: 07310801741

We have a team playing a 40 over game every Saturday in and around London. Call, text or what's app Vivek at 07778863790 for details and to join the South London Cricket Club!

Join us for a cricket match organized in East London by Millwall Stars CC (https://millwallstars.play-cricket.com/home) Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of the East London cricket scene and make a difference together We are looking for players of all levels as we run 3-4 teams every weekend. If you are interested to take part, please reach out to Himanshu Singh at 07466491118

This is our Beehive Poetry Club meet-up. This is a space to both read poetry that we have felt inspired by and also a chance to have a go at writing something or having a go at a technique. Roughly each week will look like the following: 13.30 - Arrive for coffee + intoduction 13.40 - Poetry reading (anything you may have written or enjoyed reading) 14.20 - coffee break 14.30 Free write or writing activity 15.30 - finish

Dear Poetry enthusiasts, Newham Poetry Group focuses on amplifying marginalised voices, supporting young locals, LGBTQ+ individuals, migrants and people from the global majority. We know poetry has the potential to change not only individuals' lives but also communities. **Full programme** available at [www.newhampoetrygroup.com](http://www.newhampoetrygroup.com/). We have a maximum capacity of 20 participants per session, so book early to secure your spot. **Event details** Location: The Gate Library, 6-8 Woodgrange Road, E7 0QH Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Our sessions are free of charge. However, we welcome donations. Light refreshments are provided. We look forward to welcoming you to our poetry sessions and creating meaningful experiences together.

YOU MAY BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE ON OUR WEBSITE, INSIDE INSTEAD: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/love-desire-a-creative-writing-workshop-food-drinks-a-free-book ... Hi there ✨ Whoever you are, you’re warmly invited to join us for a full-day writing workshop exploring the themes of Love & Desire on Saturday 27th June in Old Street, London 📍 We’ll spend the day reading excerpts and poems about love and desire, then writing to prompts, with food & drink, space to think, and time to write something honest, strange, or quietly intense ☕🍷 Together, we’ll be exploring love in a variety of forms: tenderness, lust, queer desire, and heartbreak 💌 We’ll be drawing inspiration from poets such as Sappho, Audre Lorde, Pablo Neruda, Adrienne Rich, John Donne, Ocean Vuong, Carol Ann Duffy, Natalie Diaz, and Richard Siken 📚 Alongside short readings and extracts, we’ll be writing throughout the day using guided prompts and exercises 🌿 **What do we mean by Love & Desire?** Tenderness: affection, intimacy, and the quiet ways love shows up in everyday life 🤍 Desire: attraction, lust, obsession, and the intensity of wanting or being wanted 🔥 Heartbreak: endings, longing, memory, and what lingers after love changes shape 🌙 We’ll move through these themes using poems as sparks rather than rules, letting language unfold naturally 🌀 **So, what’s the plan? 🗓️** * Arrive at the venue for tea or coffee and a gentle warm-up writing session ☕ * Settle into reading, conversation, supported exploration, and lots of writing ✍️ * Break for lunch together nearby 🥗 * Head back in for an afternoon of deeper writing and creative experiments 🌿 * End the day with a drink and optional sharing of work in a relaxed space 🍷 **What’s included? 🎁** * A full-day poetry workshop with guided writing exercises ✨ * Tea or coffee on arrival ☕ * Brunch included 🥗 * A drink in the afternoon 🍷 * Literary handouts and prompts to take home 📄 * A small book gift to continue your writing beyond the day 📚 **What do you need to bring? 🎒** * Yourself, and your attention 🙌 * A notebook and pen, or a laptop if you prefer 🖊️ * Curiosity, openness, and a willingness to write without pressure 🌱 **Our style 🌿** We create a friendly, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere, and everyone is welcome 💜 No prior experience with writing is needed 🌈 There is no pressure to share your writing unless you want to 🙅 You can participate quietly, actively, or somewhere in between, at your own pace ✨ Warm wishes for now, Sean (A Write & a Pint)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

**What is a send-off?** Before we head to St. Louis for the Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention, The Alliance opens its doors to the community for a **free** preview of our competition set. This gives us the opportunity to perform in front of an audience before we take the international stage. We would love to see you there!

From the moment sin entered the world, death began. Adam and Eve were not stricken dead immediately, but the process by which none of us lives forever in health and wholeness in these earthly bodies started its inexorable march to the inevitable end—death. The Bible makes it clear that by one man’s sin, death came to all mankind, but that by the obedience of One Perfect Man, Jesus, many are made righteous (Romans 5:19). F.F. Bosworth recognized this truth; he also would have people consider that the God Who provided for our greatest need—salvation from eternal death—would also provide healing for the lesser, but still great needs, of health and healing from sickness, disease, and the consequences of sin that we encounter before we die. Join us as we examine the case for biblical healing in the book first published in 1924, ***Christ The Healer*. We meet at True Food Kitchen, Easton Town Center on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm.** Get your tickets on [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christ-the-healer-columbus-ohio-tickets-1989133215995)! Connect with us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1495777228332299)! Check out our new website, [LocalCA](https://localca.org/)! Say hello on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/christianbookclubwellness/)!

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!