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Purley writer Dobbyn named in top dozen of poetry competition
Johnny Dobbyn, one of Inside Croydon’s long-time contributors, has had one of his poems, Kill Switch, highly commended in the 2026 Daily Telegraph poetry competition. Kill Switch was chosen among the best works from a record entry – more than … Continue reading
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Highly commended: Johnny Dobbyn’s poem ‘Kill Switch’
Kill Switch By Johnny Dobbyn Highly commended, Daily Telegraph poetry competition 2026 The red-eyed imp ischemia sat in the corner of her kitchen, squatting in the litter tray, and wondering when to make its presence felt. It saw the Post-it … Continue reading
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BYOB 6th anniversary open mic night, Boxpark, Tue Dec 9
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‘We have history, we embrace the present, we fly to the future’
During their latest, remarkable victory, this time over champions Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Crystal Palace revealed their club poem, put together by local poet Dan Simpson after a year’s work with fans, as part of “A Poem For … Continue reading
Skibabble open mic night at The Front Room, next up: Oct 7
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Posted in Activities, Art, Comedy, Music, Poetry, St George's Walk, The Front Room
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Palace are adding a touch of poetry to their beautiful game
It is sometimes said that football, when it’s played properly, at its fluid best, is like a form of physical poetry. Well now, the National Literacy Trust and Arts Council England have launched A Poem for Your Club to try … Continue reading
Well Versed potent poetry night, Thornton Heath, Nov 26
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Well Versed poetry night, S&CRFC Brigstock Rd, Sep 24
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Rhymes and reason offered by Poets Anonymous
Local arts group Poets Anonymous is holding the latest meeting at Purley Library next Saturday, April 20. From 2pm to 4pm (at least), the event welcomes all to attend, for free, and to bring with them poems on the subject … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiscombe West, Anonymous, Croydon, England, Poet, Poetry, South Norwood
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