​Newham Poetry Festival has worked with local schools, libraries, and youth centers for the last six months. It will culminate in a full Saturday of poetry reading and spoken word performances.

Our confirmed poets include Joelle Taylor, Jess Murrain, Hannah Stanislaous, Seun Olayiwola, Gayathiri Kamalaka, Alice Motta, Charlynne Bryan, and many other prominent writers and spoken word artists.

​Date: Saturday 16th September
Location: Stratford Library (Hopkins Room)
                  3 The Grove, London E15 1EL
Time: 1pm till 7pm 
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  • Newham Poetry Festival will take place at the Hopkins Room, located on the 1st floor of Stratford Library.
  • Your ticket includes light refreshments and hot drinks.
  • The venue is fully accessible, with a lift available.
  • Please note that people arriving late can only enter the space between performances.

We are a group of local, talented and enthusiastic poets based in Newham

​Drop in for free, fun and practical poetry weekly sessions to explore and share new ways to express yourself creatively. We will be creating, reading and listening to poetry; every session is different. Free refreshments available.

Newham libraries (programme here)
Every Thursday, 6.15-7.45pm

​Poetry House West Ham Old Pavilion, Stratford Park
Densham Rd, London E15 4DA (location)
Every Saturday,  11.30-4.30​
Community Cafe | Book Swap | Open Mic (2-5pm)

Join us on Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter and Meet up to keep up to date with our gatherings and events. Also in our Youtube channel.  

​More information contact us at: newhampoetrygroup@gmail.com