Gloucestershire Writers' Network (GWN)
@gloswriters.bsky.social
The go-to place for writers in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire
https://gloswriters.org.uk/
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We are delighted to announce the results of our prose and poetry competition on the theme of Islands.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
General booking for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is now open. Here's how to get your ticket for our event to hear our prizewinning writers read as well as our judges, David Clarke and Mandy Robotham
cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on?que...
cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on?que...
September 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
General booking for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is now open. Here's how to get your ticket for our event to hear our prizewinning writers read as well as our judges, David Clarke and Mandy Robotham
cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on?que...
cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on?que...
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Excitement building for Stroud's inaugural poetry festival (well, to nitpick, first for 35 years!) - if you'd like to support poets and all that they give, check out the programme here...
www.dobunnipoetryfestival.co.uk/events
www.dobunnipoetryfestival.co.uk/events
Event Tickets in Stroud Gloucestershire — Dobunni Poetry Festival
Book event tickets for the Dobunni Poetry Festival. The festival is organised by Dialect in partnership with the Gloucestershire Poetry Society and supported by Stroud Arts Festival.
www.dobunnipoetryfestival.co.uk
August 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Excitement building for Stroud's inaugural poetry festival (well, to nitpick, first for 35 years!) - if you'd like to support poets and all that they give, check out the programme here...
www.dobunnipoetryfestival.co.uk/events
www.dobunnipoetryfestival.co.uk/events
We're looking forward to our event at Cheltenham LitFest on 18th October where you can hear the winners of our 2026 competition and our judges read their work. All details here cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/glouc...
General booking opens 3rd September
General booking opens 3rd September
Gloucestershire Writers' Network | Cheltenham Festivals
Gloucestershire Writers' Network competition winners present their work inspired by the theme, 'Islands'. Competition judges, David Clarke and Mandy Roboth
cheltenhamfestivals.org
August 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
We're looking forward to our event at Cheltenham LitFest on 18th October where you can hear the winners of our 2026 competition and our judges read their work. All details here cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/glouc...
General booking opens 3rd September
General booking opens 3rd September
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You have just 12 days to enter Clevedon Litfest #FlashFictionAward or #PoetryAward (22 Aug deadline!). @kevlin.bsky.social is co-judge. Here's a #writingprompt
Where the Blind Yeo meets the Severn Estuary, this sluice is a curious mix of natural & man-made.
www.clevedonlitfest.org.uk/competitions...
Where the Blind Yeo meets the Severn Estuary, this sluice is a curious mix of natural & man-made.
www.clevedonlitfest.org.uk/competitions...
August 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM
You have just 12 days to enter Clevedon Litfest #FlashFictionAward or #PoetryAward (22 Aug deadline!). @kevlin.bsky.social is co-judge. Here's a #writingprompt
Where the Blind Yeo meets the Severn Estuary, this sluice is a curious mix of natural & man-made.
www.clevedonlitfest.org.uk/competitions...
Where the Blind Yeo meets the Severn Estuary, this sluice is a curious mix of natural & man-made.
www.clevedonlitfest.org.uk/competitions...
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See you there.
This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
July 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
See you there.
This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce the results of our prose and poetry competition on the theme of Islands.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
July 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM
We are delighted to announce the results of our prose and poetry competition on the theme of Islands.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
You'll be able to hear the winners, runners up and judges read at our event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 18 October.
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This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
See you there.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
See you there.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
July 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
This month’s Poetry Cafe at Cheltenham Library will be on Friday 31st July at 1pm.
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
See you there.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the lovely Iris Lewis as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
See you there.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
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Hello #WomenWriters and #WritingCommunity, this week it's @nastasyaparker.bsky.social hosting the channel from Gloucestershire, UK. It seems a busy time of year for us writers: festivals, competitions, summer publications. What's happening for you this week?
June 29, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Hello #WomenWriters and #WritingCommunity, this week it's @nastasyaparker.bsky.social hosting the channel from Gloucestershire, UK. It seems a busy time of year for us writers: festivals, competitions, summer publications. What's happening for you this week?
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This event is on a week today.
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
June 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This event is on a week today.
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
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Good news! A brilliant new festival at Stroud,Gloucestershire @dobunni.bsky.social I'm honoured to be headlining with @pascalepetit.bsky.social. Looking forward to hearing this galaxy of poets.The Early Bird ticket,now on sale,admits you to over 15 readings! See you in Oct.. SEARCH DOBUNNI TICKETS!
June 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Good news! A brilliant new festival at Stroud,Gloucestershire @dobunni.bsky.social I'm honoured to be headlining with @pascalepetit.bsky.social. Looking forward to hearing this galaxy of poets.The Early Bird ticket,now on sale,admits you to over 15 readings! See you in Oct.. SEARCH DOBUNNI TICKETS!
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So many good poets!Including @zoebrooks.bsky.social @daydreamacademy.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social @kymdeyn.bsky.social @gosspoems.bsky.social @godzillakent.bsky.social @adamhorovitz.bsky.social @jlmmorton.bsky.social
I could & should go on, but I'm there throughout & hope to hear all!
I could & should go on, but I'm there throughout & hope to hear all!
June 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
So many good poets!Including @zoebrooks.bsky.social @daydreamacademy.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social @kymdeyn.bsky.social @gosspoems.bsky.social @godzillakent.bsky.social @adamhorovitz.bsky.social @jlmmorton.bsky.social
I could & should go on, but I'm there throughout & hope to hear all!
I could & should go on, but I'm there throughout & hope to hear all!
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Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June at 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
June 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 26th June at 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Frank McMahon as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
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Good morning, #WomenWriters! I'm @nastasyaparker.bsky.social hosting the channel this week from Gloucestershire, UK. What's happening in your writing life this week? #BookSky #WritingCommunity
June 8, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Good morning, #WomenWriters! I'm @nastasyaparker.bsky.social hosting the channel this week from Gloucestershire, UK. What's happening in your writing life this week? #BookSky #WritingCommunity
Thank you to all who entered our prose and poetry competition on the theme of Islands. The entries will shortly be sent to the judges and the results should be announced through our subscribers' list and social media around the third week of July.
June 1, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Thank you to all who entered our prose and poetry competition on the theme of Islands. The entries will shortly be sent to the judges and the results should be announced through our subscribers' list and social media around the third week of July.
3 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
May 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
3 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
4 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY. Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
May 28, 2026 at 7:39 AM
4 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY. Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
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Sunday is the final day! We’re eager to read your poems for Issue 9.2 and the River Heron Poetry Prize. You’ll find our submission page on Submittable.
May 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Sunday is the final day! We’re eager to read your poems for Issue 9.2 and the River Heron Poetry Prize. You’ll find our submission page on Submittable.
5 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
May 27, 2026 at 7:59 AM
5 DAYS TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prizes. CLOSING DATE MIDNIGHT 31ST MAY Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
ONE WEEK TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize. Find all info here
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
Gloucestershire Writing Competition | Poetry Competition
Poetry and Prose Writing Competition in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Opportunity to read at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2026. Enter now.
gloswriters.org.uk
May 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM
ONE WEEK TO GO to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize. Find all info here
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
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Just 3 weeks to go to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize. Find all info here
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
Gloucestershire Writing Competition | Poetry Competition
Poetry and Prose Writing Competition in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Opportunity to read at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2026. Enter now.
gloswriters.org.uk
May 11, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Just 3 weeks to go to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize. Find all info here
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
gloswriters.org.uk/competition/
Just over a month to go to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize.
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk
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The go-to place for writers in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, hosting an annual poetry and prose writing competition
gloswriters.org.uk
April 29, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Just over a month to go to enter our prose & poetry competition on the theme of Islands for #Gloucs #SouthGloucs writers of 16 and over. £200 prizes for winners in each category, £100 second prize.
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk
Find all info here gloswriters.org.uk
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Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library is on TOMORROW Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
We will be located in the Local Studies Area.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
We will be located in the Local Studies Area.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
April 23, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library is on TOMORROW Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
We will be located in the Local Studies Area.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
We will be located in the Local Studies Area.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
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Please don’t forget this event is a week today.
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
April 17, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Please don’t forget this event is a week today.
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
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Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April at 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
April 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Poetry Cafe at Chelt. Library will be on Friday 24th April at 1.00pm.
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social
We are delighted to have the wonderful Derek Healy as guest.
Join us & bring a poem to share or just listen.
Free coffee.
@wildfirewords.bsky.social
@gloswriters.bsky.social
@josephinelay.bsky.social