We are a small group of around eight that meets in each other’s houses. Our programmes have varied quite a lot since we formed about 3 years ago. We have worked through themes, favourite poems and types of poetry.

Currently we are looking at a wide range of our own individual poets, chosen by first putting their names into a bag, then pulling out at random for ones to present on! So far, in this way we have enjoyed John Clare, R S Thomas, TS Eliot and John Betjeman. Our programme until next February will include poets such as Elizabeth Barret Browning, Gerald Manley Hopkins and D H Lawrence. After that, I think we’ll need another coffee morning at Leaf and Ground to plan what we want to do next!

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Poetry Group dates for your diaries. This list is out of date.

February 10th Carol will talk about Alfred Noyes at Pat's house.

March 10th Hilary will talk about W H Auden at Joan's house.

April 14th Anne Sheppard will talk about Dylan Thomas at Carol's house.

May 12th Joan will talk about Christina Rosetti at Anne Colebrook's house.

June 9th Pat will talk about Lord Byron at Pat's house

July 14th Anne Colebrook will talk about John Keats at Hilary's house.

SUMMER BREAK

September 8th Not fully arranged, but Carol should be talking about Philip Larkin.