Local Voices | Poetry Readings

Schedule

Thu Sep 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

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Location

The Lit & Phil | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

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Readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little and Ellen Phethean.
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Thursday 24th September | 7pm - 9pm

Local Voices | Poetry Readings

Join us for an evening of poetry on Thursday September 24th when Joan Johnston will be celebrating the launch of her recent poetry pamphlet ‘The Lay-by’ accompanied by readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little and Ellen Phethean.

All welcome!

Refreshments available

Free entry


A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

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The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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