Everyday Histories: poetry wordshop and sharing session at Pilgrims' Hall
Pilgrims School, 3 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LT
Damian Kelly-Basher, invites you to turn ordinary stories into magical poems in the evocative setting of Pilgrims’ Hall.
Join Damian - Hampshire Poet 2024-27 - for a creative writing wordshop followed by a sharing session, drawing on the Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Everyday Histories’.
At this interactive event Damian asks us to imagine the lives of the ordinary people who have worked at and visited this spectacular medieval building through the ages. Do their stories have connections to our own daily lives?
This is a ‘wordshop’. It’s open, friendly and you don’t need any writing experience in order to participate. Damian will guide you through writing exercises to create a poem of your own, which you can share with the group at the end, if you wish.
Damian Kelly-Basher is the Hampshire Poet. He works with Arts organisations, museums, schools and communities encouraging people to have fun with words. He’s also an experienced performance poet who has performed at events around the UK, (incl. Royal Albert Hall, Edinburgh Fringe, WOMAD) and The British School in Rome.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10:30am - 12pm
Location & directions
Pilgrims School, 3 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LT
- Directions:
- Enter via the back door - please look for the signage upon arrival. Volunteers will be on hand to direct you.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book your free tickets to reserve your spot.
- Booking website:
- https://www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/winchester-poetry-festival-14420120167
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2026 01:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please note: as the Pilgrims' Hall is an ancient listed building there are uneven floors, steps and thresholds to navigate.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
