SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic 

Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!

Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted to welcome KATHLEEN STRAFFORD

Kathleen is a graduate of Leeds Trinity College, holding an MA in creative writing.
She has been widely published in webzines and anthologies. She is the chief editor of
Runcible Spoon Webzine and publishing press. Her first collection of poetry ‘Her Own
Language’ was published in 2017 by Dempsey and Windle, followed by ‘Wilderness of Skin’
in 2019 with Yaffle Press, and ‘Life Under Glass’, published by Runcible Spoon in 2023.
Her latest collection, ‘Girl in the Woods’ was published by Yaffle Press in 2024.

OPEN MIC

We supply the mic – you supply the poetry

Put your name down for a 5 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and listen.

Open mic name listing from 6.30pm

Event begins with guest poet at 7.00pm

Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated)