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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 3d

Hello - does anyone here know @drbafc.bsky.social ?- I am trying to contact him to see if he might read at one of the #LastSaturday poetry readings. Ta.

Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 4d

I am honoured to be among those reading for this @thebrokenspine.co.uk event later this evening eventbrite.co.uk/e/notjustpre... a 90-minute online literary arts open mic amplifying women’s voices in poetry, performance & film. #poetrycommunity

#NotJustPretty: A Literary Arts Open Mic & Showcase

A 90-minute online literary arts open mic amplifying women’s voices in poetry, performance & film. Nine slots still open.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 10d

Thank *you*, Marcelle, for all your support.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 10d

Such a pleasure and privilege to have you and everyone there, Ann. It was a very special evening.

Ann Pelletier-Topping @annpelletiert.bsky.social · 10d

Great event, such an honour to be part of this great line-up of poets. Thanks to all and to @louisepoetical.bsky.social for holding a super supportive space for us ❤️

Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 10d

My mahoosive thanks to these lovely poets with whom it was a pleasure beyond pleasures to spend 90 minutes last night #LastSaturdayPoets. Loved it. Let's do it again! Lxx

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 10d

My mahoosive thanks to these lovely poets with whom it was a pleasure beyond pleasures to spend 90 minutes last night #LastSaturdayPoets. Loved it. Let's do it again! Lxx

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you so much for coming, Sarah. I'm glad you had a good evening with us. Hope to see you again. 🙏

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 11d

Just under an hour to go before I am joined by this amazing array of poets! Join us if you can - free on Zoom, we'd love to see you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 11d

I shall be reading alongside a host of other poets from around the world, including poets from Palestine, in this tickettailor.com/events/sdhep... from
@sidhepress.bsky.social
on Sunday 5 October - very honoured to have been asked. Please support if you feel you can.

Select tickets – We Keep Telling – a reading series for Gaza – Zoom

We Keep Telling – a reading series for Gaza – Zoom, Sun 5 Oct 2025 - Join us for a beautiful evening filled with love and poetry. We are fundraising for https://chuffed.org/project/mawasi-families Re...

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks, Paul - there will be others on the #LastSaturday of each month. Hope to see you at one soon.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 12d

Ooh, yes, please!

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 12d

What a beautiful bunch! Join in us for a #LastSaturdayPoetry reading 7.00pm - 8.15pm tomorrow 27 September, free on Zoom. Give your weekend a bit of a word-wow factor. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 12d

Always lovely to hear that poems in the book spoke to people. The book is something I am proud of - and still rather stunned that it won a literary prize. Thank you to everyone who supported it and bought a copy and said lovely things.

Peter Devonald @pdevonald.bsky.social · 12d

Highly recommend this brilliant poetry book THESE ARE HER THOUGHTS AS SHE FALLS by the talented poet, Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social

Quality poems, so clipped and elegant, and so much to admire, well worked and stunning. So eye-catching and beautiful. It really speaks to me.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you so much, Peter. It's so good to know the poems resonated with you. 🙏😊

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 13d

Ah, bless you @victoriaspires.bsky.social Lx

Victoria Spires @victoriaspires.bsky.social · 13d

Post, of the best kind

@louisepoetical.bsky.social

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 16d

Really looking forward to seeing and hearing you there, Ann.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 16d

Well, bless you, Peter. And thank you for all your support, too.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 17d

Join poets
@poetbex.bsky.social
@alicestainer.bsky.social
@thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social
Martin Kennedy Yates
@judemarr.bsky.social
@miriamo77.bsky.social
@marcellenewbold.bsky.social
@annpelletiert.bsky.social
7.00pm - 8.30pm UK time Free on Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

Last Saturday Poets: September

A poetry salon for the last Saturday of each month. Join some of the finest exponents of contemporary poetry reading their work.

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Sídhe Press @sidhepress.bsky.social · 20d

Marah has kindly agreed to let us use her beautiful painting for We Keep Telling, our reading series. Follow Marah on Instagram www.instagram.com/marahza91?ut... and support her fundraiser if you can!
chuffed.org/project/1406...

a woman in a white dress with long black hair, wearing a black and white kuffiyah wrapped around her waist is dancing. On her left and right side, there are white doves flying

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · 26d

Join poets @poetbex.bsky.social @alicestainer.bsky.social @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social Martin Kennedy Yates @judemarr.bsky.social @miriamo77.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @annpelletiert.bsky.social - an evening of wonderful wordery 7.00 - 8.30 Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

Last Saturday Poets: September

A poetry salon for the last Saturday of each month. Join some of the finest exponents of contemporary poetry reading their work.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 30

Not long now before I am joined by a host of gorgeous poets for this #LastSaturday in August - join us just before 7.00pm until just after 8.00pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

Last Saturday Poets: August

A magnificent eight poets, reading for you.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 28

So very pleased to have @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social and a whole host of fantastic poets aboard this #LastSaturday!

Caleb Parkin @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm reading at this on Saturday night - come join, it's online 🙂

Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 22

Please come & support brilliant poets reading #LastSaturdayPoetry www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
@calebparkinpoet.bsky.social @annasaund.bsky.social
@carmellapoetry.bsky.social @irisannelewis.bsky.social
@eoinflannery.bsky.social @dralyal.bsky.social @nmoliverpoetry.bsky.social SueProfitt

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 28

Such poets! Join us for a moment of words this #LastSaturday in August - free on Zoom from 7.00pm until just after 8.00pm. Don't miss! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 22

Please come & support brilliant poets reading #LastSaturdayPoetry www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
@calebparkinpoet.bsky.social @annasaund.bsky.social
@carmellapoetry.bsky.social @irisannelewis.bsky.social
@eoinflannery.bsky.social @dralyal.bsky.social @nmoliverpoetry.bsky.social SueProfitt

Last Saturday Poets: August

A magnificent seven poets, reading for you.

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 15

Really happy to be being joined on this month's #LastSaturdayPoetry online Zoom by @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social @annasaund.bsky.social @carmellapoetry.bsky.social @irisannelewis.bsky.social @eoinflannery.bsky.social @dralyal.bsky.social and SueProfitt - free tix: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...

Last Saturday Poets: August

A magnificent seven poets, reading for you.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Louise Longson @louisepoetical.bsky.social · Aug 9

The wondrous @missyerem.bsky.social is hosting a birthday fundraiser for Gaza on 14 August - there are some terrific poets involved and it's such an important cause. Please do come if you can www.tickettailor.com/events/sdhep...

Select tickets – Annick´s birthday fundraiser for Gaza! – Zoom

My name is Annick Yerem, I am a poet and EIC of Sídhe Press. It's my birthday soon and I would love for you to join me and my f...

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