A charitable organisation promoting and advocating poets & poetry since 1909. Publishes #ThePoetryReview, supports young poets @youngpoetsnet.bsky.social. poetrysociety.org.uk linktr.ee/poetrysociety22https://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mvmzlbmsjs2tCongratulations Theo! Longlisted for Singapore Literature Prize for his latest collection - once upon a time Theophilus Kwek was a Poetry Society Foyle Young Poet of the Year! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmzlbmsjs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mvmrngpyp32oTickets are still available for our open mic tomorrow! Grab them at the link at our bio for your chance to read at our iconic London venue.16 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmrngpyp32ohttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mvhiciv3pz2bTeachers & poet-educators! Getting ready for National Poetry Day on 1 Oct? Join Dom Conlon & our Cloud Chamber network tomorrow for FREE online CPD. We'll explore this year's NPD theme 'wonder', do some practical creative activities & show you some further resources. bit.ly/CloudChamberPoetry14 Sep 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhiciv3pz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mvag3aw3rr2aCalling all young poets in the West Midlands! Come along to our next Young Poets Takeover on Sunday 11 October 🎤 Book your space at www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org/book-tickets/11 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvag3aw3rr2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mva3pfe6bc2e👀 [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2026 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva3pfe6bc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mv5yuwk6eh2qWe’re excited to be a part of A New Direction's #PrimaryArts programme – a FREE creative arts programme for London’s state primary schools and SEND settings. ➡️ Learn more about Primary Arts: bit.ly/primary-arts10 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5yuwk6eh2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mv2xxy6vu62bTomorrow! Join poet John Hegley and musician Julia Doyle at The Poetry Cafe for an evening filled with poetry, music, camels and Keats. But strictly no biscuits! Thurs 10 September, 7.30-9.15pm, The Poetry Cafe, London WC2H 9BX Tickets at https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/a-camel-for-john-keats/09 Sep 2026 07:06 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2xxy6vu62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3muwjggssov2o🎤 Tickets are now available for our next open mic! Come along to The Poetry Cafe for our event, hosted by award-winning writer Toby Campion. Don't miss the opportunity to share your work at our iconic London venue. More information + tickets available at the link in our bio.07 Sep 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwjggssov2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mupnlogufz23Got any plans for National Poetry Day? We're celebrating with a free online Young Poets Network spectacular, featuring a writing workshop and Young Poets Takeover double bill. 🔗 Sign up at bit.ly/WonderTakeover - open to poets aged 14-25.04 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupnlogufz23https://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mujl4jscjw27 Teachers! Book your school's National Poetry Day visit by filling in the Poets in Schools enquiry form and emailing it to our education team: bit.ly/PoetsInSchools Photo: E Aydin-Barberini for A New Direction02 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujl4jscjw27https://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3muhpjamt2t2uJoin poet John Hegley & double bassist Julia Doyle for an evening of poetry and music inspired by Keats (and possibly camels...). Thursday 10 Sept, 7.30pm at the Poetry Cafe. Tickets £6-8 at https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/a-camel-for-john-keats/01 Sep 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhpjamt2t2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mtylxf3lae2zCalling all young poets aged 14-25! Come along to our free online writing workshop this Friday 🐝 🪻 In this workshop, you’ll be guided through prompts to inspire your entry to The Blossom and Buzz Challenge on Young Poets Network. Sign up at bit.ly/BugsWorkshop.26 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtylxf3lae2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mtya7eivkt2fAre you a Poetry Society member who is also part of a Stanza? The Stanza Poetry Competition closes for entries at 11.59 pm BST this Sunday (30th August)! Enter here: poetrysociety.org.uk/membership/poetry-society-stanzas/competition/26 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtya7eivkt2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mtc6hkdee42hYoung poets: new writing challenge alert! Write a poem about flowers, insects, or the relationship between them for the chance to win poetry prizes and opportunities 🐞 Find prompts and enter by 4 October on Young Poets Network: bit.ly/BuzzYPN17 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc6hkdee42hhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mt27vhpyvk2e5pm this afternoon is the deadline to apply for Poetry Book Society's Next Generation Poets! https://www.poetrybooks.co.uk/pages/next-generation-poets?srsltid=AfmBOopL26EZUxfgTvN5tLYTifz0ym3FYHXapTgaNoW_dMS5JRVFQpvE14 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt27vhpyvk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3msvjnjl3lc2iOnly 2 DAYS left to see the As I Said exhibition! Exploring how poetry can influence the evolution of artwork & vice versa, the exhibition is open for drop-ins today (8–9pm) & tomorrow (4:30–6pm). Free entry! 📍 Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton St, London WC2H 9BX https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/one-word-as-i-said-exhibition/12 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvjnjl3lc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mspybvxfkn2kYoung poets: only a week left to enter our current writing challenge! Write a poem inspired by the world of dreams for the chance to win poetry prizes and opportunities ☁️ Find prompts and enter by 16 August on Young Poets Network: bit.ly/DreamsYPN10 Aug 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspybvxfkn2khttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mskwmoahms2bHappy #InternationalCatDay! Matthew Griffiths' 'Cat voice' was a winner in our cat-themed Members' Poems competition, Spring 2020 (judged by Richard Scott). https://poems.poetrysociety.org.uk/poems/cat-voice-2/08 Aug 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskwmoahms2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3msinried4c26One from the @youngpoetsnet.bsky.social archives https://ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk/features/tate-standage-reviews-the-odyssey/07 Aug 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msinried4c26https://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3msg2bpz3gs2eLooking for a family-friendly creative activity this summer? Join poet John Hegley in the Poetry Cafe on Saturday 22 August for a fun & interactive writing and drawing workshop. Aimed at children aged 7-11 and their families. Biscuits provided! Info/ tickets at https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/writing-and-drawing-camels-and-other-animals/06 Aug 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg2bpz3gs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3msddhnv6ok2lGood to see our Global Online Stanza living up to its name! [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Aug 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msddhnv6ok2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3msaujz7cmo2rLooking for some writing inspiration this summer? Check out our in-person workshop, on writing happines, with Katrina Naomi. When: 18th August, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: The Poetry Cafe Tickets: £17 for Poetry Society members or £27 for non-members. Book here: https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/in-person-workshop-poetry-and-happiness-with-katrina-naomi/04 Aug 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaujz7cmo2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3ms4auluk2f2xYoung writers! Looking for poetic inspiration over the holidays? Find poetry challenges, workshops, and opportunities at Young Poets Network: ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk02 Aug 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4auluk2f2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mrzwhrzbxa2eThe Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026 has now closed for entries. Thank you to everyone who entered. We will be in touch in the autumn with the results! Looking for more inspiration in the meantime? Check out Young Poets Network at ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk01 Aug 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzwhrzbxa2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mrwsfr6tqh2wAre you aged 11-17? Have you entered the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award? It is free to enter, poems can be on any theme and must be no longer than 40 lines. The competition closes for entries tonight (July 31st, midnight BST). Please visit foyleyoungpoets.org for more information!31 Jul 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwsfr6tqh2whttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mrpwtlx7ta2tAged 11-17? There's still time to enter our flagship talent development programme for young poets, the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award? It's free to enter, poems can be on any theme and must be no longer than 40 lines. Enter online by 31 July at foyleyoungpoets.org28 Jul 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpwtlx7ta2thttps://bsky.app/profile/poetrysociety.org.uk/post/3mrkh5ytqvb2gOur talent development programme for poets aged 11-17, the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, closes on Friday! It's free to submit, poems can be on any theme and must be no longer than 40 lines. Enter at foyleyoungpoets.org26 Jul 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:qoei5p7vuielfishfihhccbk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkh5ytqvb2g