BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oxford Poetry Library - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oxford Poetry Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230206T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20230129T105156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T174828Z UID:3764-1675711800-1675719000@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:LIT Reading Group- February in person DESCRIPTION:Got started with poetry but not sure where to go next?  Need some support and feedback for a specific piece of writing that is bugging you right now? Just looking for a friendly\, low-pressure space to hang out and chat with folks who love words as much as you do?\n\n\nWhy not join us at LIT?\n\n\nWe are a reading and writing group for cis and trans women\, trans men\, non-binary people\, and people of other minority genders to share their own work and the work of others. We recognise the complexity and limitations of language that can occur when describing gender-specific groups but are inclusive of anyone who self-identifies as the above genders.\nWe host twice-monthly friendly sessions around different themes. We meet in person and online.\n\n\nFor more information about us\, you can read our statement of aims and values on our group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223789834941256 or email francesca_moll@hotmail.co.uk to be added to our WhatsApp group.\n\n\nThis is the event for our February in person session. There’s no need to book or buy tickets- feel free just to turn up! URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/lit-reading-group-february-in-person/ LOCATION:The Community Works\, 21 Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:LGBTQAI+ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LIT-group-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20221209T160421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T173040Z UID:3656-1675798200-1675807200@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:This Is Just To Say: spoken word open mic DESCRIPTION:Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving\, story-sharing and spell-casting. \nWe welcome poets\, storytellers\, and writers of all kinds to share their work (or the work of others) in a safe\, supportive\, and inclusive space. \nThis month\, we will be theming our evening’s proceedings on TIME. Bring your timeliest writing on the subject of time: its passing\, wasting it\, spending it\, the good times\, the bad times\, and everything in between.\n\nEvery month we feature a performer with a slightly extended set and this month’s featured performer to grace our stage is Alan Buckley. Alan Buckley is a poet\, editor\, and poetry tutor. He was brought up on Merseyside\, and now lives in Oxford. He is the author of two pamphlets – Shiver (2009) and The Long Haul (2016) – and his first full collection\, Touched\, was published by HappenStance in 2020. His work has been highly commended in the Forward and Bridport prizes. For many years he ran events locally featuring both poetry and music\, and is one of the stand-in hosts for Oxford’s Catweazle Club\, which he has performed at regularly since 2004. He was a founding editor of the award-winning pamphlet publisher ignitionpress (based at Oxford Brookes). He co-ran a live literature project at HMP Grendon from 2006 to 2007\, and between 2011 and 2019 was a First Story Writer-in-Residence at several schools in Oxfordshire.\nSlots are 5 minutes long\, and performers sign up on the door – first come\, first served! Performers entry is free! \nAll very welcome to just come and listen. This event is non-ticketed\, with entry £5 on the door (£2 concessions/Patreon patrons). \nDoors at 7.30pm (performers advised to arrive a little earlier\, at 7pm!) \nNote: there is no bar but the event is BYOB (wine and beer only\, no spirits please!) and this event is 18+ URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-is-just-to-say-spoken-word-open-mic-2/ LOCATION:The Community Works\, 21 Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/this-is-just-to-say-flyer-e1653772097543.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20221203T152337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T160253Z UID:3591-1676122200-1676127600@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:The Poetry Door: "Love Poems" DESCRIPTION:In these workshops\, we will consider how poetry can be a tool for self-expression and social justice\, for empathy\, and empowerment. \nEveryone has something valuable to express and poetry can help us process our own experiences and learn about the experiences of others. Through readings\, interactive exercises\, group writing games\, and generative prompts\, we will explore the power and joy of writing together. We’ll be working in a variety of forms\, inspired by a diverse set of voices and themes. Looking forward to collaborating with you all and seeing your beautiful words! \n  \nThese sessions will be led by Serena Alagappan. Serena is a writer and researcher interested in the impact of creative writing on society. She has studied at Princeton and Oxford Universities and published her work in literary journals across the US and UK. \n  \nThis workshop is for anyone aged 13+. No experience with poetry is required\, and all materials will be provided. Let us know you’re coming by booking a ticket HERE. \n  \nThe Oxford Poetry Library is an accessible space but please contact us in advance if you have any access needs so we can accommodate those for you. You can email us on oxfordpoetrylibrary@gmail.com or use the contact form below. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-poetry-door-love-poems/ LOCATION:The Community Works\, 21 Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activities To Do,Daytime,LGBTQAI+,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Poetry-Door-Social-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20221203T161124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T210121Z UID:3610-1676314800-1676320200@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:Getting Started With Poetry - Transformation DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve never written a poem before\, have just started to write\, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry\, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out some time for writing. \nIn each workshop\, we’ll read a poem together\, and use it as our starting point. We’ll suggest some prompts you could take from the poem\, and ideas you might like to borrow. There will be plenty of time to write\, and plenty more prompts if you get stuck. At the end of the session\, you’ll be able to share what you’ve written in a supportive environment. \nAll you need to bring is yourself – these workshops are here for you to enjoy writing and build confidence in your voice. The workshop is open to anyone aged 16+. \nIn this month’s workshop\, we’ll be dreaming up acts of transformation\, and working out how to change one thing into another. \nTell us you’re coming by booking your free ticket here. \nThe Oxford Poetry Library is an accessible space but please do contact us in advance if you have specific requirements. You can email us about this or with any questions about the workshop at oxfordpoetrylibary@gmail.com \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/getting-started-with-poetry-2/ LOCATION:The Community Works\, 21 Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:LGBTQAI+,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Event-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230218T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20221203T162814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T162814Z UID:3631-1676727000-1676732400@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:Finding the Words: Creative Writing for Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:Doing something creative and expressive is great for our sense of well-being\, and creative writing is a wonderful way to express ourselves. It can help us make sense of our experiences and find new and helpful ways of seeing things. \nFrom January to June 2023 Oxford Poetry Library will be running creative writing for well-being workshops on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1.30 to 3pm. \nThe workshops will offer time and space to enjoy creative and expressive writing in a safe\, relaxed and supportive setting. There will be an engaging theme for each workshop\, and we’ll use a variety of writing exercises and prompts to help words flow. \nThe workshops will be facilitated by Mary Mountford\, one of the volunteer librarians at Oxford Poetry Library. Mary is currently studying for a master’s degree in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes. She is also a Registered Nurse and works at Maggie’s Centre in Oxford where she runs a creative writing for well-being group and other supportive groups for people with cancer. She says\, “I’ve used writing most of my life to help me think things through and express my thoughts and feelings. I enjoy writing alone and in groups. It’s a great way to learn about myself and to connect with other people.” \nThese workshops are suitable for anyone over the age of 16 and no previous experience of creative writing is needed. \nThe workshops are free. Pens\, pencils and paper will be provided but please feel free to bring your own notebook if you wish. \nWe have space for 15 people to participate so please check availability and book a free ticket here. \nYou’ll be very welcome to come and discover the joys and benefits of writing. We all have a story to tell. \nThe Oxford Poetry Library is an accessible and inclusive space\, but do email us in advance if you have any specific needs on oxfordpoetrylibrary@gmail.com. You can use this same email for any questions you have about the workshops. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/finding-the-words-creative-writing-for-wellbeing-2/ LOCATION:The Community Works\, 21 Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Daytime,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FTW-Social-Media-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193921 CREATED:20230208T134417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T093246Z UID:3778-1677007800-1677015000@oxfordpoetrylibrary.com SUMMARY:LIT Reading Group: February Online DESCRIPTION:Got started with poetry but not sure where to go next?  Need some support and feedback for a specific piece of writing that is bugging you right now? Just looking for a friendly\, low-pressure space to hang out and chat with folks who love words as much as you do? \nWhy not join us at LIT? \nWe are a reading and writing group for cis and trans women\, trans men\, non-binary people\, and people of other minority genders to share their own work and the work of others.  We take the broadest\, most inclusive interpretation of what this means- if you feel like you might fit with us\, you probably do! \nWe are a group of writers who host twice-monthly friendly sessions around different themes. We meet in person and online. \n  \nFor more information about us\, you can read our statement of aims and values on our group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223789834941256 or email francesca_moll@hotmail.co.uk to request to join our WhatsApp group. \nThis is the event for our February online session. There’s no need to book or buy tickets- feel free just to join us on the zoom link here:  \nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/6400466187?pwd=YmRtV1pXditlWTgxNzBEMlNkRmF1dz09 URL:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/lit-reading-group-february-online/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LIT-group-pic.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR