Offa's Press

21/10/2026

🍂 Virtual Voices – October Edition 🍂

Join us on Saturday 24 October at 5:00pm for a wonderful evening of poetry, storytelling and spoken word as we celebrate the colours, changing seasons and magic of autumn! 🍁✨

🌟 Featuring our fantastic headliners:

✨ Carol Howarth
✨ Peter Sutton
✨ Kuli Kohli, reading from her new poetry collection, Books & Covers 📚

🎤 A couple of Open Mic Slots Available!

Have a poem, story or piece of spoken word you'd love to share? We'd love to hear your voice! Our open mic brings together writers and performers from across the country in a warm, friendly and welcoming space.

🔗 How to join:

Visit offaspress.co.uk/events, scroll down to Virtual Voices, and click the Zoom Link to join us live online.

Come along for an evening filled with imagination, connection, laughter, reflection and powerful words. Celebrate the beauty of autumn and enjoy a wonderful mix of poetry and prose with our Virtual Voices community. 🍂📖

Everyone is welcome! Please share with fellow poetry and prose lovers. 💚

🍁✨

20/10/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at Country Voices on Saturday, 17 October! 💜

A huge thank you to our talented performers, Charlotte Louise, John Woodall, Nicky Hetherington and Kuli Kohli, for sharing their beautiful poetry and stories.

Thank you also to everyone who joined us to enjoy the event and help celebrate the launch of Kuli’s latest book, Books & Covers. 📕🎉🎊 It was a truly special occasion.

23/09/2026

We have a couple of open mic slots left. Please get in touch if you'd like a slot...

🎤 Open Mic Slots Available
Have a poem, story or piece of spoken word you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your voice! Email: Kuli Kohli ([email protected]) fans

🍂 🍂 Virtual Voices – Early Autumn Edition 🍂

Join us on 26 September at 5:00pm for a wonderful evening of poetry, storytelling and spoken word as we celebrate the colours, changing seasons and beauty of early autumn. 🍁✨

🌟 Featuring our Headliners:
✨ Alex Chown
✨ Daniel Kay (DK)
✨ Anne Babbs

🎤 Open Mic Slots Available
Have a poem, story or piece of spoken word you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your voice! Email: Kuli Kohli ([email protected])

Our open mic brings together writers and performers from across the country in a warm, friendly and welcoming space.

🔗 How to join
Visit offaspress.co.uk/events, scroll down to Virtual Voices, and click the Zoom Link to join us live online.

Join us for an evening filled with imagination, connection, laughter, reflection, and powerful words as we welcome the arrival of autumn. 🍂📖

Please share with fellow poetry and prose lovers — everyone is welcome! 💚

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15/09/2026

🍂 🍂 Virtual Voices – Early Autumn Edition 🍂

Join us on 26 September at 5:00pm for a wonderful evening of poetry, storytelling and spoken word as we celebrate the colours, changing seasons and beauty of early autumn. 🍁✨

🌟 Featuring our Headliners:
✨ Alex Chown
✨ Daniel Kay (DK)
✨ Anne Babbs

🎤 Open Mic Slots Available
Have a poem, story or piece of spoken word you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your voice! Email: Kuli Kohli ([email protected])

Our open mic brings together writers and performers from across the country in a warm, friendly and welcoming space.

🔗 How to join
Visit offaspress.co.uk/events, scroll down to Virtual Voices, and click the Zoom Link to join us live online.

Join us for an evening filled with imagination, connection, laughter, reflection, and powerful words as we welcome the arrival of autumn. 🍂📖

Please share with fellow poetry and prose lovers — everyone is welcome! 💚

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02/09/2026

📜 Calling all poetry enthusiasts! Join celebrated Shropshire poet David Bingham for a special reading from his latest release, The Whole Tangerine 🍊

Renowned for his award-winning haiku, tanka and haibun, David will share selections from this new collection, offering audiences an insight into his distinctive and highly acclaimed work. David will also be joined by Simon Fletcher for readings from their collaborative publication, Ripening Cherries, in what promises to be an engaging and memorable afternoon of contemporary poetry.

Thursday 3 September 2-3pm

Free to attend. Limited availability. Please book with library staff 01743 250351, [email protected] or send a us message including a contact number.

Copies will be available to purchase on the day. For more information, visit Offa's Press https://orlo.uk/8gcGD

14/08/2026

🍊 **NEW POETRY PAMPHLET LAUNCH!** 🍊

We’re delighted to be celebrating the launch of **David Bingham’s new poetry pamphlet, *The Whole Tangerine*** with a selection of readings from this wonderful new collection. 📖✨

And the celebrations begin **tomorrow!**

📍 **Country Voices – Ironbridge**
📅 **Saturday 15 August**
🕝 **2:30–4:00pm**
📍 *‘All Nations’, 20 Coalport Road, Telford, TF7 5DP*

Come along and hear David and other poets share work from *The Whole Tangerine* — and enjoy an afternoon of poetry, friendship and conversation. **All welcome!** 🌿🍊

And this is just the beginning! There will be **many more opportunities to hear readings from the collection**, including a special **Virtual Voices** event on **22 August**.

Put the dates in your diary and come along to celebrate David’s new work! 💚

🍊📖✨

09/08/2026

🌻 Virtual Voices – August Edition🌻

Join us on 22 August at 5:00pm for another fantastic evening of poetry, storytelling, and spoken word — and what a line-up we have for you! ✨

🌟 Featured Readers & Special Events:

🎭 Ros Woolner & Roger Noons – a wonderful poetic double act

🇮🇪 Cathy Carson – joining us from Ireland with her poetry

🍊 Book Launch: Celebrating the launch of David Bingham’s new poetry pamphlet, The Whole Tangerine, with a selection of readings from the new collection.

🎤 Plus our Open Mic!
We’ll also be welcoming open mic readers to share their poems, stories, and spoken word in our warm and friendly Virtual Voices community.

Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the first time, come along and enjoy an evening of poetry, laughter, imagination and connection.

🔗 How to join:
Visit offaspress.co.uk/events, scroll down to Virtual Voices and click the Zoom Link to join us live online.

🎤 Want to read?
Open mic slots are available. To book a slot, please contact Kuli Kohli at [email protected]

Please share with fellow poetry and prose lovers — we’d love to see you there! 📖✨

🍊🌻

28/07/2026

A wonderful gathering of the **Bolthole Poetry Readers** – a friendly group of poetry lovers who meet on the first Tuesday of every month to share favourite poems and celebrate the joy of reading poetry together.

📍 The White Hart
10 The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW
🕑 2.00 – 4.00pm

Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or simply curious to discover new voices, everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Simon Fletcher at [email protected]

28/07/2026

What a lovely day at the Shropshire Book Fair in Shrewsbury on 25 July! 📚

A huge thank you to Simon Fletcher, Manager of Offa's Press, for showcasing a wonderful selection of poetry collections by Shropshire poets. The Offa's Press book stall was a real delight – full of vibrant, colourful books celebrating the rich literary talent of the county.

It was wonderful to see so many readers stopping to browse, chat, and discover new poetry. Here's to supporting local writers, independent publishers, and the joy of books! 💚📖

23/07/2026