Alfriston's Poetry Bee 2026

Welcome to ALFRISTON'S POETRY BEE '26

We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of poetry and spend an afternoon in the beautiful downland village of Alfriston.
The event offers an array of activities which includes:

- The chance to meet local poets
- A Poetry Competition where you can submit your own poem in advance for judging (this is optional)
- Discussion group to review, discuss & vote for the shortlisted poems
- Talk plus Q&A on "how to get your poetry published"
- Poetry Podcast session
- Live music
- Book sale
- Light refreshments
- Followed by Open Mic evening at Six Bells Pub next door with optional supper deal (£17.50 per head) vegetarian available

A welcome pack for the day which contains the programme, full details and how to enter the competition is available to read or download via this link: WELCOME PACK

Or email Caroline Adcock to receive a pack via email cradcock@hotmail.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR OWN POEM FOR THE COMPETITION IS midnight on 25 SEPTEMBER 2026