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Waddington Street Writers group produced our very first anthology of poetry 'Light from a Black Hole' back in 1997 and to this day our service users continue to inspire each other and produce exceptional pieces of writing in our regular groups and classes.

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Recent Work

A review of the Waddy Poetry Jam that took place on Thursday 5th September 2024 can be viewed here. Waddy Poetry Jam takes place the first Thursday of every month except January.

A poem written and spoken by Waddy Poet Chris Short for the centre’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in November 2011.
Chris’ poem is one of the 40 that appear in the Waddington Street Writers publication ‘Forty’

Poem for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - Facing Challenges

The most recent anthology of poetry by Waddington Street Writers group is called ' Since I Was A Child'.
You can download it here...

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Previous Work by Waddington Street Writers...

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not the shape of bangles
(2014)

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Waddy Works
(2011)

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The Gap by Bob Kelly
(2004)

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Light from a Black Hole
(1997)