Poetry Bee

Welcome to our first Poetry Bee^* in Alfriston - an all day event to celebrate everything Poetry!  
(^*The word Bee means a communal gathering where people come together to work on a shared task)

We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of poetry and spend a day in the beautiful downland village of Alfriston.
The event offers an array of activities which includes:

- The chance to meet local poets
- A Poetry Competition where you can submit your own poem in advance for judging (this is optional)
- Discussion group to review, discuss & vote for the shortlisted poems 
- A collaborative workshop to build a poem together
- Learn about Haiku & enter the Haiku competition
- Individual sessions offered that look at poetry for healing
- Poetry Trail in Alfriston's historic Clergy House (free entry)
- Music & books
- Refreshments will be included and the option to buy a lunch voucher for just £8.00 OR bring you own OR take lunch in one of the local eateries

A welcome pack for the day which contains the agenda/ running order, logistics and how to enter the competition is available to read or download via this link: WELCOME PACK

Or email Caroline Adcock to receive a pack via email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR OWN POEM IS 15th OCTOBER - DETAILS INSIDE THE PACK