Join poet and teacher Jan Westwood for a guided exploration of 19th Century poet, John Clare, his life and the times he lives in.
John Clare had little formal education but wrote about his lived experience of nature in detailed and beautiful poems.
I found the poems in the fields. And only wrote them down - John Clare
Tickets £12, inlcuding refreshments.
Join poet Jonathan Davidson for a Poetry Walk starting and finishing at the Poetry Pharmacy Lab in Bishop's Castle.
Using a circular route, we will stroll along small roads and footpaths, stopping now and then to hear some poems read aloud in the open air.
Tickets £15, including a drink and cake at journey’s end.
Join poets Roz Goddard and Jane Commane for a poetry spa of workshops, meditation and readings, exploring our inner landscapes.
The poets will lead morning workshops between 10:30am - 1.15pm, and after a break for lunch, you can relax and enjoy the readings from 2pm.
Tickets £35, including coffee, tea and cake, but please bring or buy your own lunch.
Jay Griffiths explores how animals can have a role in every level of healing, from the individual to the collective; How Animals Heal Us puts animals at the heart of a restorative vision of health.
In Your Lowly Hedgehog Knows, Gareth Howell-Jones looks at the simple, everyday things around us to develop a radical and heartening world-view based on nature rather than cultural traditions.
Together, they reimagine our place in nature with wonder, hope and a lot of humour.
These special events are hosted by our brilliant friends and collaborators, using our space but not run or commissioned by us. While they're independently organised, they share the same spirit and ethos that inspires everything we do.
Poetry Club starts again after a Summer break on Saturday September 6th.
These are held upstairs in the bookshop as usual, so parents can wait in the coffee shop if they'd like to!
Suitable for 7 to 11 year olds.
Join the renowned Anna Dreda (formally Wenlock Bookshop and Wenlock Poetry Festival) for a warm, friendly and fun poetry reading and writing club.
All very welcome to read, write and chat about poetry! £3 to cover refreshments
Please email Anna for dates: annadreda@icloud.com
Verbatim open mic is hosted by Welshpool Poetry Festival Director, Pat Edwards, every two months.
There is always an invited guest reader with everyone getting an opportunity to read at the open mic. Just sign up on the night!
The Poetry Pharmacy is proud to provide the venue and a warm welcome for all.
£5 on the door. Refreshments included in the entrance price.
This monthly poetry writing workshop has been running for over five years with beginners, visitors to the town and regular attendees all warmly welcome.
Touch Paper is a relaxed two-hour workshop run by experienced poet and workshop leader Pat Edwards. Come along to write, reflect and chat - there's no need to book.
£10 to include refreshments - yes, that does mean cake!