Spoken Word Poetry Workshop
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
When: Spoken Word Poetry Workshop, starts 28th April (8 weeks) 6:30 – 8:30PM
Where: Gorebridge Beacon, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
What: Interested in trying spoken word poetry? Join us for this eight-week workshop series with Scotland’s premiere spoken word group the Loud Poets!
Over the workshop series facilitator Katie Ailes will introduce you to the basics of writing and performing your own spoken word poetry, guiding you from initial idea through taking the stage. Through different prompts, exercises, and games, we’ll write poems on a range of subjects and explore different styles. Sharing work aloud can be scary, so we’ll equip you with plenty of performance tips to develop the core skills you need to perform with clarity and confidence. By the final session, an opportunity to perform your work for friends and family, you’ll have all the tools you need to articulate your unique perspective live onstage.
This workshop series is designed for new and developing writers; no experience required! Space is limited to 15 participants, so book quickly. While attendance at all of the sessions is preferred, it’s OK if you need to miss one or two; get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Who:
The Loud Poets have been at the heart of Scottish spoken word for over a decade, starting life as a monthly poetry night, before blossoming into an internationally renowned producer of live shows, workshops, poetry films and more. Learn more at iamloud.co.
Katie Ailes is a Scotland-based poet whose work explores themes of identity, migration, and compassion. She is the Education Director for I Am Loud CIC, Scotland’s premier spoken word organisation, and has co-devised and performed with the Loud Poets across the UK and internationally. In 2023 she served as the Glastonbury Festival Poet in Residence. Learn more at https://katieailes.com/

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Friday Play Cafe
2026-06-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-07 09:30 - 12:00 and 6 more dates | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether.
The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities. Siblings are more than welcome to come along, however the play area is really suitable for under 5’s.
Cost: £3 per child. Pay at cafe.

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2026-06-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates | Gorebridge Beacon
The Pantry is open to all households/residents of EH23, anyone who lives in this Post Code area can apply to become members of the Pantry and ‘shop’ there once a week. Membership is limited to 1 person per household. Membership is free, and weekly ‘shop’ costs £3.50 which is put back into buying stock into the Pantry the following week. Each member receives 10 credits for £3.50, and these credits can be used to ‘spend’ on fresh, ambient or store-cupboard ingredients. If available, free bread will be offered, and volunteers will make each member a bag of fresh fruit and veggies.
The Pantry is open to EVERYONE who lives in EH23. Pop along to the Beacon 3 until 5 on a Tuesday and we will sign you up and you can do your shop.
