Aims
Raise the profile of poetry and music in Portsmouth.
Provide a platform for local talent.
Increase involvement by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Develop new talent, particularly the ‘quiet voice’.
Create collaborative arts projects.
Showcase the best of local work.
Listen to our supporters and keep them informed.
Collaborate with other organisations for mutual benefit.
Manage our activities effectively.

Activities
Monthly Poetry & Music Club, Florence Arms, Southsea.
Roadshows, classes, readings, workshops, tours, writing days.
Regular newsletters and user surveys.

Achievements
Nationally recognised venue for the performance of poetry with music.
Roadshows in community venues.
Growing membership with diverse and enthusiastic audiences.
High levels of user endorsement and support.
Local collaborations between writers and musicians.
Two quality CD anthologies.
Regular requests for readings from established poets.
Replication of our format elsewhere in the UK.
Poetry Competition 2006.
New Theatre Royal Concert, 2006.

Aspirations
Arts Council and Portsmouth City Council funding in 2006.
In 2008, special events celebrating five years of Tongues & Grooves, a fundraising partnership, and an upgraded website
By 2009, new roadshows and workshops using poetry to promote emotional well being, social inclusion and motivation.
By 2010, a published Portsmouth Anthology and      community advertising campaign, to coincide with The Poetry Society’s Centenary.
Beyond 2010, a Poetry and Music Festival, to celebrate the opening of Portsmouth’s new Northern Quarter.

TONGUES & GROOVES at HAVANT LITERARY FESTIVAL, 2008

A special Tongues & Grooves Poetry and Music Concert launches this year’s Festival on Thursday 25 September 2008 at Havant Arts Centre,with Rory Motion, Donald Gardner, John Haynes, Stephanie Norgate, Nick Evans, Maggie Sawkins and Bernard Macdonagh.

Tickets available soon at £8.00 (£6.50 Concs).
Put 25 September 2008 in your diary for a great concert!
Also in Havant …. PALLANT POETS

Fri 4th April,7.30pm, John Haynes; Thu 1 May 7.30 pm, Portsmouth Poetry Soc; Fri 6 Jun7.30pm, Bernard Macdonagh; Monthly, 3rd Tues, Poetry Reading & Discussion.

And in CHICHESTER …

Poetry Society meetings, first Thursday monthly. Details from Adam Taylor on 01243 788804. More on www.poetrysociety.org.uk

to contact us...

Phone 023 9273 4180 or
e-mail here.