The Wisbech Stanza Group's first poetry open mic event was a resounding triumph.
The group marked its fifth anniversary with an engaging evening of spoken word at Octavia Hill's Birthplace House on Friday, January 24.
The Long Room, with its warm atmosphere, served as the perfect venue for the gathering, which was enthusiastically welcomed by house manager Lorena Hodgson.
The stage was graced by 15 poets, including the Mayor of Wisbech, Cllr Sidney Imafidon, all sharing their verses.
Host Kim Allen also contributed a seasonal poem by Octavia Hill.
The Wisbech Stanza Group poetry book stall witnessed bustling sales, showcasing collections by local poets alongside the group's fifth-anniversary anthology.
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Looking ahead, more poetry open mic events are lined up for May 16 and September 19 at Octavia Hill's Birthplace House.
Performing poets are encouraged to submit their original works for publication in collections celebrating each open mic event.
These will be sold at the Wisbech Stanza Group poetry book stall.
For more details on future events and poetry workshops, visit the Wisbech Stanza Group Facebook page or email wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com.
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