Malvern Spoken Word's original home was Abbey Road Coffee where we met every Thursday evening. When the Covid lockdowns started, we moved our activities online. We still 'meet' every Thursday but virtually, on Zoom. Zoom has some advantages, especially for those with farther to travel. Clearly, it is safer and environmentally friendlier. We have also gained a few new members from slightly farther afield. After all, Zoom doesn't care where you live.
Now that the pandemic threat has receded, we have restarted live face-to-face meetings. These are now held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Great Malvern Hotel*. Just bring yourselves and something you've written (5 mins max) Or simply be part of our audience. There's no entry charge for the sessions and of course refreshments can be purchased from the hotel bar. (Please do not bring your own refreshments to the hotel).
Whether live or virtual, the format is much the same. We are a Spoken Word group. We read aloud to each other, sometimes our own work, sometimes others' work that we feel like airing. There's plenty of free discussion too, but no formal workshopping.
* Please see the Events page for specific meeting dates.
