Offa's Press

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

20/06/2026

📜✨ What a beautiful poetry and storytelling event at The All Nations Inn! ✨📜

Thank you so much to everyone who shared their heartfelt stories and poems—words that truly brought the afternoon to life. 🙏 And a special thanks to our wonderful audience, whose attention and appreciation made it feel even more special.

Great company, good vibes, and a lovely setting—couldn’t ask for a better gathering. Here’s to many more creative moments together! 🥂🌿

17/06/2026

☀️ **Virtual Voices – Summer Edition** ☀️

Join us on **27 June at 5:00pm** for an inspiring evening of poetry, storytelling, and spoken word as we celebrate the summer season with a fantastic line-up of featured readers:

✨ Chris Kinsey
✨ Rupinder Kaur
✨ Akshay Sharma

Plus our ever-popular **Open Mic** section, where voices from across the country come together to share poems, stories, and spoken word in a warm and welcoming space.

🎤 **Open Mic Slots Available**
Have something you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you. To book a 3-minute slot, please contact **Kuli Kohli** at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**.

🔗 **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. Please share with fellow poetry and prose lovers! 💚

☀️📖✨

13/05/2026

🎤 COUNTRY VOICES 🎤
An afternoon of poetry at the White Hart, Ironbridge

📅 Saturday 16 May
🕝 2.30–4pm
📍 White Hart, 10 The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW

Featuring poets:
✨Saida Chowdhury
✨ Paul Francis
✨ Iris Briscoe
✨ Colin Wells

🎟 Tickets £5 on the door

For more information email MC Simon Fletcher:
📧 [email protected]

15/04/2026

🎤 **Country Voices – Live at Ironbridge Bookshop & Book Nook!**

Join us for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and powerful voices on **Saturday 18th April, 6–7:30pm**.

‘Country Voices’ features an incredible lineup: Chris Collins, Fraser Scott, Steve Harrison and Kuli Kohli—bringing words to life in an intimate and welcoming setting.

📍 *Ironbridge Bookshop & Book Nook*
4–5 The Square, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AQ

🎟️ Tickets are just **£6** (including refreshments!) and available from the shop.

Come along, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed evening celebrating local talent and the spoken word. ✨

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