Category Archives: Poetry

Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)

Posted on August 12, 2025 by janifranck

It’s been a little while since we popped into your inbox – we’ve been quietly ticking along behind the scenes, taking some summer breaks, keeping the tea brewing, and the pantry shelves stocked every week!  As autumn edges towards us, … Continue reading →

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Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by janifranck

Bunkerfest 2024 was a huge success, raising over £1200 for the Community Pantry – and we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised (after event costs have been taken out) will go to funding our regular pop-up pantry … Continue reading →

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Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices

Posted on August 1, 2024 by janifranck

Moving Voices poetry open mic at Terrace Bar, Harbour Lights, Ocean Village on Friday, 30th August at 7pm. The event offers a supportive open mic for poetry and song, welcoming first-time performers. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, with a view of the water. Performers can sign up between 7-7:30pm. Continue reading →

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Moving Voices at Trans Pride Southampton 29.6.24

Posted on May 31, 2024 by janifranck

What a beautiful event – thanks to our special guests Nicola Beck debuting as ‘Great Aunt Tranni’, Percy Ford and Jez Franck, our host RKP and our open mic’ers. Moving Voices, Southampton’s longest running open mic and our flagship event, … Continue reading →

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Moving Voices moves us one last time – by RKP

Posted on March 16, 2024 by janifranck

My post today has taken some time… It was not the last Moving Voices, but the last inside The Art House building. Which is more than a building, let’s be honest.It’s a family. It’s a lifeblood. It’s a home.. That … Continue reading →

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