FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL

Thu 1 Oct · 18:30

The Square Tower

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About This Event

The FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL is scheduled for Square Tower in Portsmouth on October 1, 2026. The event marks both National Poetry Day and the twentieth anniversary of Tongues&Grooves.

A double celebration ~ National Poetry Day and 20 years of Tongues&Grooves!

‘From the Heart’ is the culmination of pledges made by people from all walks of life to learn a poem by heart and recite it in front of an audience.

This popular celebratory event, now in its sixth year, is hosted by Maggie Sawkins, recipient of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, and Community Artist, Janet Ayers.

Music with the Barbershop Singers.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 18:30.

FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL is held at The Square Tower in Portsmouth (Broad Street, Hampshire, PO1 2ND).

Tickets for FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL 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.

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FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL

📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026🕖 18:30📍 The Square Tower

Editorial Summary

The FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL is scheduled for Square Tower in Portsmouth on October 1, 2026. The event marks both National Poetry Day and the twentieth anniversary of Tongues&Grooves.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

Organiser’s full description

A double celebration ~ National Poetry Day and 20 years of Tongues&Grooves!

‘From the Heart’ is the culmination of pledges made by people from all walks of life to learn a poem by heart and recite it in front of an audience.

This popular celebratory event, now in its sixth year, is hosted by Maggie Sawkins, recipient of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, and Community Artist, Janet Ayers.

Music with the Barbershop Singers.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

📍 Venue

The Square Tower

Broad Street, Hampshire, PO1 2ND

St Thomas, Portsmouth

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL?

FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 18:30.

Where is FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL taking place?

FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL is held at The Square Tower in Portsmouth (Broad Street, Hampshire, PO1 2ND).

How do I get tickets for FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL?

Tickets for FROM THE HEART POETRY RECITAL 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.