Events
Writers' Group
We are a varied group that meet and give friendly and genuinely constructive criticism of one another's work, every last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm at October Books. If you're new you can join the mailing list for updates!
Writers of all styles, experience and ability are welcome. You can submit your work in advance of meetings, so that everyone can read it 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.
Next meetings:
- 27 Dec at 6:30 pm in Trago Lounge for a social
- 29 Jan 2026 7 pm at October Books as usual for sharing writing
Poetry Open Mic Night CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 19th December
Hosted by Amelia Simpson on the 3rd Friday of every month. Join us whether you're a seasoned poet or this is your first time sharing your work <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. We are open to all poetry, prose, spoken work, and short stories.
This December our open mic will be followed by mince pies and festivities !
Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future
A discussion with author Keir Milburn
Capitalism has created a world of bullshit abundance, where we have too much of what we don’t need and too little of what we do. Through this system’s relentless pursuit of profits, we have been put on a collision course with social and ecological limits that can no longer be ignored. We need an alternative. We need radical abundance, a world of human and non-human flourishing made possible by democratically planned production. But radical abundance can’t just be voted into existence through parliamentary means, it must be made by taking control of our collective reproduction in the here and now.
Keir Milburn is a writer, researcher and activist, He is co-Director of the research action organisation Abundance, author ofGeneration Left(2019 Polity) and co-author of Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future (2025 Pluto). He also co-hosts the #ACFM podcast on Novara Media.
Dates/Times🕰️ 22nd January 2026 7pm
Tickets🎟️ £5.00
FIRES AND FASCISM documentary film screening
FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min documentary that shows the wildfires in Europe are more than just climate change and mismanagement. It links the increasing wildfires of Europe with fascism, big business, organised crime, and the rise of the far right. It showcases how communities are engaging in direct action, protest, rewilding, and suppressing the rise of uncontrollable fires and the far right through direct actions.
Featured are the experiences and actions of 25 people from Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including scientists, teachers, artists, gardeners, engineers, winemakers, NGOs, and authors. The film is crowdfunded, independent, and non-profit.
The director of the film, Dr Pete Knapp will be joining us for a Q&A after the film! Dr Knapp has a background in air quality and shifted careers from academia to storytelling. The reason for making the film is to reduce modern day fascism and to help unify people in times of growing division. It aims to start the conversation on what we need to do about the rise of fascism today.
Regular Community Events
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Mondays - Veg Out Cafe
More info hereA pop-up vegan community cafe, using food waste. Pay what you feel.
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Tuesday - Radical Reading Group
More info hereSecond Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9pm. Discussing radical and revolutionary ideas through the medium of chapters and short texts.
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Wednesday - Quaker Meeting
Email for DetailsThird Wednesday of the month, 6.15pm - 7pm. Everyone welcome
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Friday - Co-working Space
Catch up with your work in the cosy and well equipped bookshop environment. £5 for the whole day.
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Saturday - Collage Club
Every 4th Saturday of the month 3:30 - 5:30pm. Materials provided. £5. Cut, stick and make whatever you want.
