{"title": "Regular Poetry Club: Lost in the Foxglove", "start": "2026-11-12T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "6.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.outsavvy.com/event/16216/regular-poetry-club-lost-in-the-foxglove", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "A bi-monthly poetry workshop called Regular Poetry Club: Lost in the Foxglove, offering a gentle, welcoming space to write freely, connect with others and grow your poetry in community, with tea, biscuits, a micro-lesson on a topic of focus, writing time and sharing in a low-pressure, queer-friendly environment. The poet, writer and artist Lauren Bulla runs the sessions, which form phase one of a two-phase process leading from writing to performing at seasonal open mic events, and whose work has been featured on BBC Radio 1 and LOOSE.FM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/regular-poetry-club-lost-in-the-foxglove-38776/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/regular-poetry-club-lost-in-the-foxglove", "image": "https://noky.io/images/288722e200b233096a4f0971c0258bec8f182bae9b4bef47b3a0e432de827b9c-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-12T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Creative Writing with Luan Goldie", "start": "2026-11-02T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Well", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A fun and informal monthly writing workshop for anyone who enjoys writing poems or short stories, or wants to try writing for the first time. 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It is hosted by Tiffany, who greets newcomers before short introductions. All kinds of writers are welcome, whether working on a book, blog, coursework, lyrics or a journal. There are no critiques, no sharing and no unsolicited advice, with the option to chat with fellow writers afterwards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shut-up-and-write-45703/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Culture Club", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Sadler's Wells", "address": "Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN London", "price": "From: £0.00", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["dance"], "description": "Culture Club is a regular gathering at Sadler's Wells that invites people to discover new passions through dance and the performing arts, open to anyone aged 18 and over whatever their ability or experience. Its talks and workshops explore creativity, wellbeing, dance and the theatre's artistic programme. On 6 November Louise Klarnett leads a gentle, sensory dance and movement session drawing on imagination, playfulness and curiosity, inviting connection and wellbeing through listening to and exploring the body.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/culture-club-74772/", "official_url": "https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/culture-club-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/38899edbca3111a7039bf1c64f93f9e56970b19801c424c4e85920e0b22ad0c6-600.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry Group", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Essex Unitarian Church", "address": "Palace Gardens Terrace 112, W8 4RT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Poetry Group is a gathering where participants bring a favourite poem to read aloud on any subject. It may be a poem you have written yourself, one you have just discovered, or one you have known for many years. The group is led by Brian Ellis, and attendees are asked to let him know they plan to come and send their choices in advance. It meets at Essex Unitarian Church on Palace Gardens Terrace in London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-group-49124/", "official_url": "https://www.kensington-unitarians.org.uk/event-info/poetry-group-2026-11-04-19-00", "image": "https://noky.io/images/140c3423af15ab209b93cf5a77899f89c543da0ef73fc3af54b922b55887fcd6-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Extra Second London", "start": "2026-10-31T18:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£4 (£5 for Open Mic + Guest)", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1432082/select-date", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "A cosy monthly evening of poetry, spoken word, music and discussion with open mic slots. Hosted by Kid Anansi and Julie G, it pairs performances with a discussion section that gives performers and audiences a space to reflect on writing and performing, welcoming everyone from newcomers to seasoned pros. The October theme is ALCHEMY.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/extra-second-london-38811/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/extra-second-london", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bba057d21d53ce77888181cc3445b100438830ba4441c8eda3441b81cdb90301-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft Club November", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/4097", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Cosy Craft Club November is an evening at a café where crafters bring their current projects to work on together. Every first Wednesday of the month, Old London Road Cafe invites crafty humans to gather, share tips and tricks and build community in a cosy environment. The sessions are hosted by Lucy, a crafty fellow mess maker with experience in multiple disciplines. Tasty treats, hot food, coffee and beers from the fridge are available, and tickets should be reserved in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cosy-craft-club-november-50322/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/cosy-craft-club-november/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da6f1af7d09906cad6fab9c630cf12a153d714dbb5c78a963584e48b37889ba1-1200.webp"}]}