We are happy to have the use of this friendly little venue in the heart of Douglas again so we decided to throw an end of year open mic to celebrate. It's a bit hidden away but the gate is in the big white wall next to the traffic lights where Circular Road meets Prospect Hill/Bucks Road. Enter the iron gate, turn left and keep going to a little car park and it's just round the corner to the right. There will be notices. There's plenty of on street parking in the area and disc zones become void at 6pm.
Anyway, bring your poems or just come along to listen. New performers are just as welcome as the experienced so come along and have a go. It's a bit early, but air your Christmas poems if you wish, there are no themes. The atmosphere of these events is relaxed and friendly and fun.
Your £5 entry fee to cover hire costs will include a buffet. There is also a club bar where you can purchase the usual soft or alcoholic drinks. Over 18s only please. If you want to perform then please sign up when you arrive. The allocated performance times will depend on numbers. For those with mobility issues the venue is mainly on the level and toilets are easily accessible.

A great session at Erin Arts centre with a wide range of poetry and good company - join us for the next one on August 16th 8 till 10 at Port Erin Arts Centre

The Poetry Popin was held outside the Sefton Hotel in Douglas - here are some  photos of the event. Bethany read the T E Brown poem which is engraved in the flagstones.

The Poetry Popin on Sunday 18th May will be held outside the Sefton Hotel in Douglas 7.30pm to 9.30 > Bring your poems and a soft drink.​

The Poetry Society held a party at Douglas Yacht Club  to celebrate 25 years of the Poetry Society.  The event was attended by over 40 people and  the guests were entertained by music from Dickie Kelly, Muriel Garland read Roly Drower's poem The Stand Off *,  the guests were also treated to  a poem from the 10th Manx Bard Jordanne Kennaugh.  The evening was enhanced by an excellent table quiz devised by Sarah Lockyer with literary and other mind stretching questions together with a quiz on anagrams of London Tube stations provided by Hilda Sethna's daughter.  The celebration cake was baked and decorated by Society Chairman Bethany de Legh-Runciman. A raffle raised £176 for Isle Listen, this charity was chosen as Hazel Teare's daughter is running the Chicago marathon to raise funds for them.

* here is a link to Roly Drower performing the poem
 manxman.com/fringe/tracks/SulbyFringe_RolyDrower_TheStandoff.mp3