Poetry in the Pub

Poetry in the Pub is back at The Pulpit in Old Town on Wednesday 28 October, from 19:30 to 21:30. It's an informal evening of verse run in association with Poetry Swindon and hosted by Maurice Spillane and Tony Hillier, and it's open to everyone—whether you want to recite, read or simply listen. There are open spots available by signing up on the night, so if you've got something you've been working on, you can get it in front of an audience without needing to book in advance.

The venue is The Pulpit, a micropub on Devizes Road in Old Town, operated by White Horse Taverns. It was formerly The Little Hop, Swindon's first micropub, which is credited with starting the real ale revival in the area. The pub bills itself as 'Swindon's small micropub with big character', and that's exactly the kind of room this night is built for—small, close, and focused on the words being read. It's an 18+ evening, so it's for adults.

If you're not one for the open mic side of things, you can just turn up and listen. The night welcomes everyone, and the open spots are there if you want them, but there's no pressure to take part. It's a regular fixture, running on the last Wednesday of every month, so if you miss this one, there'll be another soon after. Entry is free, and the session runs from 19:30 to 21:30 at The Pulpit, 7 Devizes Road, Old Town, SN1 4BJ.