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On September 24th at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle, free poetry readings featuring various local voices including Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, and Ellen Phethean will take place. This event promises a delightful evening of literary enjoyment.
Readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, Ally May, Steve Urwin and Ellen Phethean
Thursday 24th September | 7pm - 9pm
Local Voices | Poetry Readings
Join us for an evening of poetry on Thursday September 24th when Joan Johnston will be celebrating the launch of her recent poetry pamphlet ‘The Lay-by’ accompanied by readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, Ally May, Steve Urwin and Ellen Phethean
All welcome!
Refreshments available
Free entry
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
‘Pay what you wish’
There is no set ticket price for this event, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the good work of The Lit & Phil we would be very grateful. Click the link above to donate via Paypal.
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Frequently asked questions
Local Voices | Poetry Readings takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:00.
Local Voices | Poetry Readings is held at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle upon Tyne (23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE).
Entry to Local Voices | Poetry Readings is free.
Tickets for Local Voices | Poetry Readings can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Local Voices | Poetry Readings
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On September 24th at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle, free poetry readings featuring various local voices including Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, and Ellen Phethean will take place. This event promises a delightful evening of literary enjoyment.
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Readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, Ally May, Steve Urwin and Ellen Phethean
Thursday 24th September | 7pm - 9pm
Local Voices | Poetry Readings
Join us for an evening of poetry on Thursday September 24th when Joan Johnston will be celebrating the launch of her recent poetry pamphlet ‘The Lay-by’ accompanied by readings from friends and fine local poets Catherine Ayres, Nev Clay, Kathleen Kenny, Pippa Little, Ally May, Steve Urwin and Ellen Phethean
All welcome!
Refreshments available
Free entry
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
‘Pay what you wish’
There is no set ticket price for this event, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the good work of The Lit & Phil we would be very grateful. Click the link above to donate via Paypal.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
The Lit & Phil23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
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When is Local Voices | Poetry Readings?
Local Voices | Poetry Readings takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Local Voices | Poetry Readings taking place?
Local Voices | Poetry Readings is held at The Lit & Phil in Newcastle upon Tyne (23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE).
How much are tickets for Local Voices | Poetry Readings?
Entry to Local Voices | Poetry Readings is free.
How do I get tickets for Local Voices | Poetry Readings?
Tickets for Local Voices | Poetry Readings can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Lit & Phil
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 17°C · chance of rain 29% · wind 9 km/h
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