An open mic event for local writers and poetsJoin us to hear local poets and writers read and perform their work. To sign up to participate please contact us directly via [email protected] or just come along to listen.Angie Porter is a local poet, performer and painter who brings creativity to the fore in whatever she ... Poetry Slam with Angie Porter

For the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy. Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a ... Lemn Sissay – Let The Light Pour In

In 1642, William Waller and his Parliamentarian army came to Winchester with destruction on their minds. They forced entry to the magnificent cathedral that had stood on the site for over 600 years and began to smash things.In the cathedral’s holiest place, ten beautiful mortuary chests rested as they’d done since the 7th century. In ... Cat Jarman – The Bone Chests