Boho Open mic

16/07/2026

ITS A WRAP
Taking a rest from
Bantering for a while !
But only for a while, we will be back after a breather, in fine Boho style so watch this space !

17/06/2026

Please note change of venue for Stand up for Diversity
(As well as Art up Poetry 4-6pm)
I’ll post any more news when I get it 💖

15/06/2026

This will be awesome 🤩 along with Tom we have Lorna Mackinnon and it’s free!
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04/06/2026

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The final instalment of the Art:Up! This collaborative poetry project has seen more than fifty poets get together and share new poetry since launching at the 2025 Essex Book Festival. Come along to the finale event and support diverse voices from around the county.

04/06/2026

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An evening of mini-talks and short soap-box shout-outs bringing together people who want to champion and celebrate diversity in the arts and in our communities, share the work they do with others, and collectively celebrate strong diverse voices. All welcome.

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Calling local poets,
Clacton Arts Centre team
have been asked by TDC to put on an event in the town Square on Saturday 4th July.
They’ve asked if I know of someone prepared to write bespoke poems for people.
Just wondering if any of you might like to do that at this event ?
I’ve seen this done with a typewriter so the person gets the typed piece, but hand written or even just pinged to their phone might suffice!
I would imagine if you have your own books you could sell them but don’t take my word on that!

17/05/2026

A poet through to the BGT finals - Yaay 🎉

"Never too old for a cuddle from your dad."Sonny shows off his latest spoken word piece with an emotional letter for his sons. After moving the audience and ...

13/05/2026

Next Boho Banter is less than a week away!
This Tuesday coming 26th May!
Our headline is one of our much loved regulars, Brenda Wells
Brenda is a community poet, based in the Stour Valley. After spending many years in education, she made a natural transition to creative writing. Her focus is often the natural landscape, the passage of time, and personal reflection.
Published Works include:
Seasons of Poetry (2022):
and
Time Tumbled Words (2024)
Her work is inspired by early Imagist poets and writers who "write the landscape," such as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Laurie Lee.
Brenda is an active figure in the Essex poetry scene. She runs Poetry Plus a monthly poetry group in Manningtree,
Attends a number of local writers' groups and has been involved this year in Art Up, an Essex University initiative.