Poetic Power starts on Tuesday May 7, at 6pm at the Shirley Community Centre.

Well Versed will be offering poetry sessions to writers aged between 12 and 16, from Shrublands in Shirley.

For more information, phone 07742935407 or email cdw@talkofftherecord.org

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