SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen! Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted to welcome JOE WILLIAMS Joe is a writer and performing poet from Leeds. His latest book is the poetry collection ‘Allegro on the Overpass’, published by Yaffle Press in 2026. His other work includes ‘The Taking Part’, a short collection of poems on the theme of sport and games, and the verse novella ‘An Otley Run’, which was shortlisted for a Saboteur Award. He is the founder and host of Chemistry in Leeds and Words on the Wall in Hexham. Despite all of that, he is probably most widely read thanks to his contributions to Viz. joewilliams.co.uk OPEN MIC We supply the mic – you supply the poetry Put your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and listen. Open mic name listing from 6.30pm Event begins with guest poet at 7.00pm Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated)

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