Dreading Slam

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Monthly open Mic Poetry competition 19:30 first Sunday of the Month. at The Rising sun Art Centre RG1 2ST

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 5:11 PM

fun at local #openmic night

Next boho night will be this Wednesday 20:30 at the Fisherman's Cottage on Kennet Side #rdguk

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 10:47 AM

With Next sat (11:00 Sat 17 Oct) #Poetry in the park the last Tutu's Ethiopian table due to her retirement, here are some pictures of past events

#poets and #poetrylovers all welcome to join this #poetrycircle
#RdgUK

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:35 PM

Video from #poetry in the Park, Baz reading his #poem “ the Venus of the Ashmolean museum”

Next Poetry in the park is special because it will be the last at Tutus Ethiopian table, in Palmer PArk due to Tutu’s retirement

11:00 Sat 17 October
#RdgUK

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 12:17 PM

Today (09 Oct) is #Poets Cafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social so I can just listen to the #poetry and let someone else do the organization.
Still get a chance to read at the #openmic

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:08 PM

This Friday (OCT 9th ) Poet's Cafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social
guest poet is Jen Feroze,
also #openmic

#rdguk #poetry #community

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:16 AM

Congratulations to Gill Passerman for wining the September #caption contest. With

“You May think I am a tortoise, its all lies.
I’m an upside down duck 🦆 in disguise “

There will be another #captioncontest on the Dreading #poetry #slam Facebook page later in October

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:42 PM

This Saturday (Oct 10th) is #bookshop day, celebrating High Street Bookshops
if you need any encouragement to but #books

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:58 PM

congratulations to Trevor for winning the #Slam and quickfire

Dreading Slam returns to Rising Sun #arts centre on Sunday Nov 01

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 8:45 AM

Today is the day.
#openmic #poetry competition
#free to watch or take part

To compete bring 3 #poems of your own
Or read any #poem outside competition (max 3 mins)

quick-fire bring poems on “wonder” 5 lines
.See you @risingsunartscentre Silver Street, #Rdg #Berkshire Rg1 2ST
#showtime 19:30

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:47 PM

Dreading #Slam, #Openmic #Poetry Rising sun #arts (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) Tomorrow (Sun Oct 4th)
#Free entry to Watch or read.

The winner gets the opportunity to compete in the Grand Slam in Jan 10th 2027

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 10:07 AM

some of the #spokenword related events in #RdgUK for October
check with venues/organizers for details

#arts #community

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

today is national #poetry day. you can write a #poem today and perform it on Sunday Oct4th at Dreading #slam 19:30 at Rising Sun Arts Centre RG1 2ST #inRDG

New audience and #poets always welcome #freeentry

if you want to join our quickfire contest the theme is up to 5 lines on "Wonder

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

Congratulations to the ever modest Dreading #slam host

The Legend that is Richard Stephenson for his 100 word #flashfiction “how to make a crock of gold” published in Worthing Flash blog

#amwriting

worthingflash.blogspot.com/2026/09/how-...

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:28 PM

Want to know more about #slam #poetry ?

You could read history of slam by Kurts Heinz
Slam poetry in Chicago - part 1
Or you could come to Dreading Slam Sun Oct 4th 19:30 (doors 19:15)
at Rising Sun #Arts Centre RG1 2ST

Both are #free

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 7:13 PM

If you were wondering the subject for quick-fire at Dreading slam is up to 5 lines on “Wonder” . So wander into @Risingsunarts RG1 2ST on 19:30 Oct4th to watch or join something wonderful for #free. New audience and #poets are welcome
#showtime #community

www.facebook.com/reel/2978213...

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 3:45 PM

Next Sat (oct 3rd) is #arts market Rising Sun #Artscentre Silver Street #RdgUK RG1 2ST

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 10:57 AM

Next Dreading #Slam is next Sunday (4th Oct) at the Rising Sun #Arts Centre #ReadingUk RG1 2ST.

New #poets and audience welcome. #free entry

To compete bring 3 of your own #poems each max 3 mins long .

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 11:50 AM

The Dreading #slam for September #caption contest has begun on our Facebook page.
To entry go to the Dreading #poetry slam group page and #write a #couplet (2 lines that rhyme) below this picture. Have a good if you think you are #Bard enough.

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 10:22 AM

Quick-fire Competition is fast poetry contest won by the loudest cheer. Each #poet taking part reads a short #poem then leave the next poet walks straight on
This provides a quick turnover of #poems to entertain the audience.

#showtime #community
www.facebook.com/reel/2978213...

@dreadingslam.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 5:39 PM

Save the Date.
The Dreading Grand #slam ,for all the monthly winners in 2026 will be Sunday Jan 10th at the Rising Sun #arts centre #RdgUK RG1 2ST

Sill 3 chances to qualify (Sun Oct 4th, Sun Nov 1st , Sun Dec 6th )

New #poets and audience welcome to all events .

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