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Frome Poetry Cafe festive special

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Frome Poetry Cafe will be celebrating with a  festive special on Monday 15th December. 

Organiser Crysse Morrison said, “We hav a brilliant line-up of guests, including popular local poet Rick Rycroft, the effervescent Muriel Lavender and Warminster Poetry People led by quirkily Karen Woollard.

“Open Mic as usual for your midwinter thoughts, so bring your words and your friends and come along to the Garden Cafe in Stony Street.”

Readings starting 7.30pm, £2 on the door. Snacks and drinks available.

 

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