Performing with the Jubilate Chamber Choir, 9 May

Last night's concert at the University of Gloucestershire Chapel was an unforgettable occasion.
Roger Turner, Robin Gilbert and Sharon Larkin all appreciated the wonderful music and singing under Ian Higginson's leadership, with fine solos by Kenneth Jones and Elizabeth Marchant, excellent accompaniment by Neil Fortin.  The poets were much indebted to Caro for her excellent PA advice regarding pace and volume in the chapel - and for her time and expertise in setting up the sound desk and microphone for us beforehand, and monitoring levels during our performance.

We are delighted to have received the following message of appreciation from Ian for Cheltenham Poetry Society's participation in the concert:  

" ... a huge thank you to the three very fine and talented poets who very kindly gave their time - Sharon, Robin and Roger, who read their poems so beautifully adding a wider dimension to the concert which added such a lot."

All in all, it was a splendid occasion, and we look forward to further such opportunities in the future.

Performing with the Jubilate Chamber Choir, Cheltenham, 9 May

Tonight, Sharon Larkin, Robin Gilbert and Roger Turner performed their poetry at a concert given by Ian Higginson and the Jubilate Chamber Choir.  A wonderful programme of music, and a privilege to be invited to share the event with such talented musicians.  Thanks to Ian for the invitation.

Photographs of the poets:

Sharon Larkin  

                                  Robin Gilbert

                                                     
                                                         Roger Turner

Cheltenham Poetry Society poets read with the Jubilate Chamber Choir, Sat 9 May

Sharon Larkin, Roger Turner and Robin Gilbert will be reading their poems with a full programme of music by the Jubilate Chamber Choir, led by Ian Higginson, 7.30 Saturday 9 May.

Crossing Counties - reciprocal readings

Cheltenham and Evesham poets

Cheltenham Poetry Society poets Sharon Larkin, Michael Newman and Sheila Spence hosted a visit from Evesham poets Sue Johnson, Bob Woodroofe and Joy Thomas for a reading at The Strand, Cheltenham on 5 March.

We are looking forward to a return visit - to read in Evesham - in May.  We are also planning further occasions for other CPS members to read with poets from/in other towns and cities. Please let me know if you are interested - and keep a watch out for details of future events.

Sue Johnson

Bob Woodroofe

Michael Newman

Sheila Spencer

Joy Thomas

Sharon Larkin

Workshop with Michael Thomas

On Tuesday 3 March, 7pm - 10pm, Cheltenham Poetry Society is delighted to be holding a poetry writing workshop led by Worcestershire poet Michael Thomas 
(see his website - http://www.michaelwthomas.co.uk). 

This will be in the Pauline Baring Room, upstairs at Parmoor House, 13 Lypiatt Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 2SX. 

Come and write a dialogue poem, a conversation poem, or a poem from contrasting viewpoints! 
This is well-timed for contributing to Magma 63 - on the theme of ‘conversation’ - the submission period for which is open now, until 30 May 2015.

The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners. 
Please bring writing materials and half a dozen copies of a poem you have written. 
£5 including refreshments.

"Crossing Counties"

On Thursday 5 March, 7.30 - 9pm, Cheltenham Poetry Society has pleasure in hosting "Crossing Counties" - a poetry reading upstairs at The Strand, 40-42 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1EE by Michael Newman, Sharon Larkin and Sheila Spence from CPS, and Sue Johnson and Bob Woodroofe from Evesham and Joy Thomas from Hucclecote.  Free admission and all are welcome.  

This is the first of a series of collaborative events; there will be a return reading in Evesham in May.

Workshop, Tuesday 4 November

Our next workshop will be led by local poet, Michael Newman. 

As usual, there will be a writing exercise in the first half of the evening.   

After a refreshment break, we'll share work we've brought to the meeting - to help us in the editing process. 

7pm to 10pm, 4 November

Parmoor House, 13 Lypiatt Terrace, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham. 

£4 (reduced to £2 for subscribers). 

New members are always welcome to this series of workshops.