u3a

Dunstable

Poetry Reading

Status:Active, open to new members
When: Monthly on Monday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
4th Week
Venue: Leader's home
Leader/Coordinator:Contact name - Janet P

Aims and Objectives of the group:

• To share the enjoyment of reading poetry aloud with like- minded members.

• To hold six meetings each session

• To fully participate in the meeting

• As a group select monthly themes

• To enjoy the well known poets/poems; discover the lesser known poets and poems of the past, and share with the members our favourite poets and poems

• On occasions - to invite local poets; attend poetry readings; visits out

Any expertise needed:

None , other than an interest in and enjoyment of poetry.

Equipment needed: None.

Maximum number permitted in the group:. 8

A brief description of a typical meeting:

• Any notices

• Reading/conversation about the poets/poems

• Refreshment break

• Enjoying the company and poetry.