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5 February 2026
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
All ages welcome
Free
Book tickets
Poetry
Read
Wellbeing
Write
Cultureword
Join us at the inspiring 1853 Studios for a cosy evening of writing and performance, facilitated by poet Ella Otomewo.
Write a poem or a short story about nourishing yourself, self-care, winter, and feeding the soul. Ella will be on hand with prompts and encouragement plus there’ll plenty of nourishing snacks.
Share your writing on the open mic – whether it’s your first time or you’re a veteran performer.
Organised by Cultureword.
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