Monthly open Mic Poetry competition 19:30 first Sunday of the Month. at The Rising sun Art Centre RG1 2SThttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mr67wmpbac2las well as #poetry competition the Dreading #Slam has a quick fire contest fast moving & won by the loudest cheer. Each #poet taking part reads a #poem gets a cheer then next poet walks on August the quick-fire round is “Summer” so come to Rising Sun #Arts (RG1 2ST)21 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr67wmpbac2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mr3to5q6b22wthere won’t be many more #openmic nights A Tutus Ethiopian tables due to retirement. Next is Friday 7th August to join the Dreading #slam table, let me know by Sun Aug 2nd This is Grahame reading his #poem "chose love" at a previous meal & #openmicnight #spokenword and music20 Jul 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3to5q6b22whttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqza2pc4pk2hDreading #slam #caption-competition has just started, to enter or vote for your favorite see https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10234123931781803&set=gm.27569460569347881&idorvanity=158362150884426 Enter a #couple caption in the comments below the pic To vote for one you like use the like button, just like that #humour #poetrychallenge19 Jul 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqza2pc4pk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqvsf3psmc27On July. 21 there is an #author talk at FourBears #Bookshop in #Caversham tickets from their website18 Jul 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqvsf3psmc27https://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqtdhwh3y22cpark #poets at Tutus Ethiopian Table for the monthly #poetry party in Palmer Park. Please join us to Purchase and partake Provisions, participate in popular parlance, and perhaps perform poetry. 11:00 Sat July18th #inRDG #poetrylovers #poetrysocial #RDGuk17 Jul 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtdhwh3y22chttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqroih5j7s23The National #Poetry Competition, run by The Poetry Society since 1978, is now open for entries for a single unpublished poem. The judging panel Niall Campbell, Malika Booker and Luke Kennard are looking forward to reading your #poems!16 Jul 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqroih5j7s23https://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqmp5d27t22byoung #poets Igniting #writing @ Rising Sun #Arts 10:30 Fri 24 July For a creative writing workshop, for 11-18 year olds! Places must be booked in advance. To reserve a place please fill in the online form on https://www.risingsunartscentre.org/events/igniting-writing-creative-writing-workshop14 Jul 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmp5d27t22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqk5fgwbns2f#poet John Giles #reads his #poem "Cardigan Man" at recent Park poets We return 11:00 next Sat (Jul 18) to at Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #inRdg for the next park poets Join the #rdgUk #poetry #community13 Jul 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk5fgwbns2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqhqtbuefs2ftennis is over, football is having a last kick, what will fill the void? - #Poetry in the Park at Tutu's Ethiopian Table, Palmer Park 11am Sat 18th July. No VAR controversy, no line judges, #write and share what you like over coffee, tea etc. Hear all about the other #SpokenWord events #ReadingUK12 Jul 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhqtbuefs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqetg5zqt22dLooking at past Dreading #slams here are some pics of our appearances at the last 4 Here comes the Sun #festival Rising sun #arts centre RG1 2ST On Sat Aug 8th we will be part of the 2026 show #inRdg11 Jul 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqetg5zqt22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqbzkezqac2tless than one month to go Dreading #slam will be amongst the groups preforming at Rising sun #arts centre RG1 2ST #ReadingUK for more detail see www.risingsunartscentre.org10 Jul 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbzkezqac2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mqaihe24722sPictures of Last Sundays Dreading #Slam from Rising sun #arts centre #inRDG RG1 2ST audio is Westy reading his #poem “Henry” Help make #poetry fun, join us on first Sunday of the month 19:30 (door 19:15) to watch or take part for #free #spokenword09 Jul 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqaihe24722shttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mq5mlmpwvk2eKeeping #Poetry Live. some of the Dreading #Slam #poets will be performing at The Fisherman’s_ Cottage this evening at Boho #openmic night. BoHo is a music and #spokenword open mic starting 20:30 each Wednesday #ReadingUK, #poetrycommunity #creative #performace.08 Jul 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5mlmpwvk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mq333oqsqc2rGuest #poet at #RdgUK #poets cafe this month Rachel Spence Doors open 20:00 at South Street #artson Fr i10th July07 Jul 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq333oqsqc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpym2fhpgs23pics from #slam yesterday We return to Rising Sun #arts centre Sliver St #RdgUK RG1 2ST at 19:30 on Sun 2nd of Aug to compete in the slam bring 3 of your own poems up to 3 mins long quickfire is poems up to 5 lines long on summer or watch for free06 Jul 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpym2fhpgs23https://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpwlcb2iyc2wCongratulations to newcomer Heather on winning both July’s Dreading #Slam and the Quick Fire. Looking forward to hearing more from Heather at future slams #poetry made fun05 Jul 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwlcb2iyc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpv5m62ais2iDreading #slam is today ( Sun 5th July) at Rising Sun #arts centre RG1 2 ST Start 19:30 (doors 19:15) Watch or take part for #free05 Jul 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpv5m62ais2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpstkg5wvc22As well as the usual #poetry contest Dreading #Slam also has a quick fire. Each #poet has up to 5 lines lines a theme. Won by loudest cheer. For Sun July 5th the theme is is “Cups” so Join us in the Rising sun #arts centre RG1 2ST to help make poetry fun04 Jul 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpstkg5wvc22https://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpqbnywluc2wHelp make #poetry fun this Sunday 19:30 at Rising Sun #Arts Centre RG1 2ST Watch or take pert for #free to take part perform 3 of you own #poems, each up to 3 minutes long. to watch practice you cheering and applause before hand thanks to Photoclin UK for these pictures03 Jul 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqbnywluc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpouigwfmk2a#spokenword related events this month in #rdgUK Please confirm with venue/organiser02 Jul 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpouigwfmk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mplys2cefs2hThe #RdgUK local #arts community needs volunteers to help it support and run events. Our regular venue, Rising Sun Arts are looking for your help Email info@risingsunartscentre.org.01 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplys2cefs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpjpjbdgls2fPics from Dreading Slam #poets preforming Rising Sun #artscentre varietry night we return to The #arts centre on Sunday July 5th 19:30 for next slam help make #poetry fun, watch or take part for #free then theme for quick-fire is "cups"30 Jun 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjpjbdgls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpep2z5pic2lOne week to next Dreading #slam #Free #openmic #poetry competition Rising Sun #arts RG1 2ST Sun 5th July New audience and #poets welcome To compete bring 3 #poems each max 3 mins long28 Jun 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpep2z5pic2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mpb7f4ozgk27If anyone is still trying to decide if they want to venture out to #Bards in a Bar after lunch (27th) in this heat - Siren RG1 in Friars steet #RdgUK Bar has air-conditioning!!!!! - just saying 😉 https://facebook.com/events/s/bards-in-a-bar/1543681913812450/?27 Jun 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpb7f4ozgk27https://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mp7fdzoirs2hLooking back to last Sunday Dreading #Slam Champion Paul Holroyd preforming his #poem “my home town". At East #RdgUK Festival If you want to join Dreading slam we meet first Sunday of each month 19:30 @risingsunarts or join us on Sat 27 at 13:00 in Siren RG1 in Friar street for #Bardsin a bar26 Jun 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7fdzoirs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mp56fb3ukk2wphotos from Tutus #community #festival in 2024. The festival returns to Palmer Park #RdgUK on Sunday June 28 with music and #poetry, including Dreading #slam #poets25 Jun 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp56fb3ukk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3mp2cmkdaik2uJoin us at the Siren RG1 Bar, Friar Street #RdgUK on Saturday, 27th June at 1pm – 3pm for poetry related fun and the chance to socialise with your fellow #poets. This month we will be having a prompted #writing session so please bring along pen and paper.24 Jun 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2cmkdaik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dreadingslam.bsky.social/post/3moy32pr3bc26part of a busy weekend for the Dreading #slam #poets we are delighted to be party of Variety night at the Rising Sun #Arts Centre in Sliver Street #RDGUK RG1 2ST why not watch us and other members of the #ReadingUK arts #community23 Jun 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:evgad2jwsp7xtvhs3mashed5/app.bsky.feed.post/3moy32pr3bc26