Alan Roderick

Murenger House Open Mic 120, Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 7.30 pm. RACHEL CARNEY reads from OCTOPUS MIND. £5-00 admission. (£3-00 concessions - students, OAPS, or if you read on the night). CWTSH Fundraiser. CASH ONLY. Enjoy great words in a friendly atmosphere. Spread the Word!

The Cwtsh proudly presents Vision Arts FAKES exhibition- a tribute to famous artists to honour their work. Launch on Friday, April 17th, 6 to 8 pm, all welcome. Viewing: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 till 4 pm. Exhibition runs from Saturday, April 18th until Sunday, May 17th

Mary Oliver

Cwtsh First Fridays proudly presents THE WALES SOCIETY OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATORS talking about their intricate work. Starts 7.30 pm,  April 10th, 2026. Admission £3-00. CASH ONLY. Licensed Bar. Disabled Access.

like animals #arirang

—Sharon Olds

Happy Spring Equinox, Everybody!

An amazing poem. • Paul Durcan •

Why not come along to the best spoken word event in South Wales on National Poetry Day. Star studded line up and wonderful spacious licensed venue

Linda Pastan

World premiere this Sunday of a storytelling of the breathtaking poetry of ÇHANNING DAVIES. Courtesy of @TinShedTheatre and the wonderful Newport Fringe Festival

Stop for a moment, and read... • Mary Oliver •

Don Paterson, for your Mothering Sunday

I’ve had the ok to get my PhD published by a University Press. This has become a life goal over the years since I finished the research. Grateful and hope it goes ok. Book on Robert Graves and Wales. #research #robertgraves #academic #writing @RobertGravesSoc

“it's okay to like your little life” — Barton Smock  . . . This poem appeared in the tornado that lost our emptiness, 2022. Shared here with deep gratitude.

Closing this run of Louise Glück poems with a personal favourite

Carolyn Forche • The Country Between Us

Cwtsh Exhibition featuring work by Photography Students from Cardiff and The Vale College launches this Friday, 6-8 pm. Refreshments. All welcome. Exhibition ends Sunday April 5th. Viewing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 till 4 pm. Cwtsh 226 Stow Hill, NP20 4HA. Accessible.

—Adrienne Rich Image via Maya C Popa

“You being / inside / means / you’re already hurt.” — Isabelle Correa . . . This poem appeared in Good Girl and Other Yearnings by Isabelle Correa, published by Write Bloody Publishing, 2025. Shared here with deep gratitude.