Seminar Groups

Our friendly discussion group meets regularly to discuss the work of a nominated published post. If you like poetry and enjoy close reading you'll love this.

How does it work on the day?

One of the group, by arrangement, will lead the discussion on a set poet. The group's leader, Deb, works with whoever is leading the session and sends round a series of chosen poems to the group. Then on the night the poems are discussed. Its very cosy and friendly.

How do I get to attend?

You can just come along if its your first time. If you'd prefer though please do get in touch with us at poetrywhitchurch@hotmail.com and we can send you the selected poems to read in advance.

Where is it?

We now meet at The Vinyl Countdown, 15 Green End, Whitchurch SY13 1AD

When is it?

The dates for 2026:

- January 20th (Gillian Clarke)

- March 17th (Michael Donaghy)

- May 19th (Michael Symmons Roberts)

- July 21st (Tbc)

- September 22nd (Tbc)

- November 17th (Tbc)

Is there a charge?
We make a small charge of £3 per session to help with running costs.

How do you choose the featured poets?

The group decide democratically at the start of the year, suggestions always welcome.

Previous poets discussed include:

Don Paterson, Fleur Adcock, Alice Oswald, Paul Farley, Caroline Bird, David Harsent, Norman McCaig, The Beat Poets, Michael Longley, Jackie Kay, Liz Berry, Seamus Heaney, Imtiaz Dharker, Sian Hughes, WH Auden, Maya Angelou, Charles Causley, Tor Harrison, George Herbert and Ted Hughes.