Events
THE BIG CLEAN UP
Members and volunteers are needed this Saturday for a spring clean. Join us anytime from 10:30am-12:30pm wear old clothes and get stuck in! we need help with tasks such as: deep cleaning the community space, dusting the shelves, and much more. A great way to get involved and meet other members and volunteers!
Poetry Fundraiser
We’re fundraising to help our community-owned bookshop through tough times. Join October Books for an afternoon of rolling poetry performances from local writers. Drop-in any time. Stay for as long as you like. Book tickets below. Want to do a reading? Contact: liz@liz-amos.com
Me Can Make... Pakoras
Join us in learning how to make pakoras and mint sauce. Asma will be demonstrating how to make this iconic dish.
Poetry Open Mic
There is a growing hub of authors, poets and storytellers in Portswood - something we've always celebrated and championed here at October Books. Join us whether you're a seasoned poet or just someone wanting to find community and something new <3 Arrive by 6:45pm as we will start at 7pm sharp! Amelia will take your name on the door if you would like to perform. Any performances are welcome but times must not exceed 10 minutes. This is to give everyone ample opportunity and time :)
Writing as Spiritual Practise
An invitation to dig deep, till the soil, and sow seeds for growth and harvest in the months ahead. Join a community of fellow beings on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing, exploring above and below the ground of common experience.
Boff Whalley presents 'But: Life isn't like that, is it?'
6th March from 7pm @ October Books. To celebrate the release of But, Boff is hitting the road across the UK and USA, stopping by bookstores and venues to bring the stories from the book to life. It’s more than just a talk—it’s part reading, part gig, and part conversation. Boff will perform songs from a lifetime of music-making and storytelling, weaving them together with tales of creative activism and personal history. Expect an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and stories!
Writers' Group
We are a cosy group that meet and give friendly and useful criticism of each others work, the evening of every last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm at October Books. Writers of all styles, experience and ability are welcome. You are invited to submit your work in advance of a meeting, so that everyone has the opportunity to read ahead of time. Booking is not required, but there is a £5 charge on the door, to help us keep running amazing events like these.