The Summer Series 2026

There were always plans to organise other poetry events after I finished running Welshpool Poetry Festival in 2025. I had the idea of finding a quirky venue and to invite guest poets to come and do a workshop, share lunch with the attendees, give a reading and take part in a Q&A. That’s just what we did on three Sundays in June, July and August, with poets Casey Bailey, Rosie Garland and Jonathan Edwards. 

Our venue was the stunning Andrew Logan Museum in Berriew, and the Lychgate Café made us the most delicious buffet lunches. We really did have a fantastic time sharing one another’s company and having our guest poets all to ourselves, getting to know them and their work. It was such a hit that plans are already shaping up for 2027. 

What people said:

‘Such an amazing day… your event gave me life.’

‘Really enjoyed it so much… fantastic venue. I feel very nourished, very grateful.’

‘What an extraordinary day! Your format works so beautifully and is also such good value.’

‘Thank you for organising such a brilliant day. It was genuinely inspiring but also heart warming.’

‘Thanks for the most fabulous afternoon. A total treat.’

‘Everything was completely perfect, gorgeous and memorable. A lovely and precious day in the sun, with friends and poetry. Just one of those special days in life where you see how happy everything can be – I’ll treasure it for a very long time.’