Poetry in the Park: Local History
Join the Poet in Residence, Erica Jane Morris, in the Poetry in the Park series, to discover more about writing poetry from history, where participants will be encouraged to write in response to a dedication on one of the pillars of Milton Keynes Rose.
This poetry workshop is also scheduled as part of Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days.
- Date: Saturday 18 September 2027
- Time: 2pm - 4pm
- Location: This workshop will begin at the Milton Keynes Rose. Park in centre:mk car parks and use the Redway bridge into Campbell Park. What3words location: ///painting.codes.jammy.
The workshops are open to adults aged 18+ who are interested in poetry, from complete beginners to more experienced writers, particularly those wishing to explore connections between poetry, nature, local art, and heritage.
This two-hour workshop will provide materials and guidance to help participants develop their poetry. Participants will be encouraged to refine their work, take part in the Poetry from the Park readings event in November 2027, and submit poems to the Raising Voices project, which celebrates responses to places across Milton Keynes.
Please note, all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cost £5 per person.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ParkID:3795 Categories:1857 Age:Adults Only.
Join the Poet in Residence, Erica Jane Morris, in the Poetry in the Park series, to discover more about writing poetry from history, where participants will be encouraged to write in response to a dedication on one of the pillars of Milton Keynes Rose.
This poetry workshop is also scheduled as part of Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days.
- Date: Saturday 18 September 2027
- Time: 2pm - 4pm
- Location: This workshop will begin at the Milton Keynes Rose. Park in centre:mk car parks and use the Redway bridge into Campbell Park. What3words location: ///painting.codes.jammy.
The workshops are open to adults aged 18+ who are interested in poetry, from complete beginners to more experienced writers, particularly those wishing to explore connections between poetry, nature, local art, and heritage.
This two-hour workshop will provide materials and guidance to help participants develop their poetry. Participants will be encouraged to refine their work, take part in the Poetry from the Park readings event in November 2027, and submit poems to the Raising Voices project, which celebrates responses to places across Milton Keynes.
Please note, all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cost £5 per person.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ParkID:3795 Categories:1857 Age:Adults Only.