Meetings are generally held online through Zoom but we are now introducing IN PERSON events. Please look at the programme for details. A link enabling you to book tickets and open mic slots via Eventbrite will appear here about ten days before each event.
Our Event on the 13th April with Claudine Toutungi and Livvy Hanks will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich. Please see the Programme for details
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Programme
Forthcoming events
13th April 2026: Claudine Toutoungi and Livvy Hanks
This event will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich [Entrance St John’s Alley NR2 1DR]. Doors will be open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We are suggesting a donation of minimum £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar It will be possible to sign up for an...
8th June 2026 – Café Writers 25th Anniversary Celebration with Tom Corbett
Featuring our Founder Tom Corbett this event will look back over the 25years of Café Writers. Martin Figura will introduce Tom and entertain us with some stories from the past. Former Committee members are invited to read and the usual Open Mic slots will be up for...
13th July 2026 Jennifer Wong and Sue Burge
This event will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich [Entrance St John’s Alley NR2 1DR]. Doors will be open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We are suggesting a donation of minimum £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar It will be possible to sign up for an...
Saturday 1st August 2026 In Person Open Mic
We are returning to the Plantation Gardens Norwich on 1st August 2026. The event will start at 2pm until about 3.30pm. Sign up on the day for an Open Mic slot [one poem please] and tell us about your poetry news, events, publications. Please donate as you come in the...