





Next Event:
Saturday 6 May 2023
3pm -5pm
YES Shop, Unit 3, Slough Highstreet
(next to Subway)
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Empoword
is at Salt Hill Park.
1 week ago
What. A. Night. Thank you so much to everyone for making Poetry in the Park 2023 such a special evening: to all our amazing poets, our headliner Kareem Parkins-Brown , Dostea for keeping us hydrated in the tastiest way, the amazing Slough community for coming in droves and our magnificent host, Desree . We want to do it all over again. Now. ![]()
Thankfully, National Poetry Day is coming up fast: Thursday 5th October at the Curve. Get your ticket here: tinyurl.com/2sunxv8w
3 weeks ago
To book for any of our upcoming events head to linktr.ee/empoword or drop us an email!
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3 weeks ago
This weekend's open mic will be replaced with a masterclass delivered by the incredible Deborah 'Debris' Stevenson (only one spot left BTW) but fear not! we have the return of POETRY IN THE PARK! ![]()
Come rain or shine (though shine is predicted!), watch some ground breaking performances from local artists, and ones further afield. Want to perform? DM us, comment below or follow this link! forms.gle/DttrAw8D8rtC6MkA6![]()
Held in a space usually synonymous with negativity, EMPOWORD brings a well-needed positivity and exciting energy!
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1 month ago
From LOVE to GRIEF, to POP CULTURE and HOME, this six-week course will explore a varitey of different themes in ways we can write about these common themes in more interesting ways.![]()
Each week, our facilitators will delve into a different theme, allowing you to explore an array of emotions, experiences, and perspectives. With each new theme, you'll gain profound insights, learning how to use language to evoke emotions, paint vivid imagery, and breathe life into your poems.![]()
HOME with Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa on 11th September
GRIEF with Swords of Words - Nina Telegina on 18th September
MENTAL HEALTH with Caz Smiling on 25th September
LOVE with Toby Campion on 2nd October
GREASE (and Pop Culture) with Bridget Hart on 9th October
TBC on 16th October![]()
There are a small number of tickets available! So catch them while you can!
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1 month ago
We had so much fun and were excited to take part in Slough Anti Litter Society's Repair Cafe. ![]()
We are delighted to share this incredible acrostic poem, written by 8 year old, Olivia! ![]()
The next repair cafe is 30 September so make sure you book a slot to get some of your old items repaired. ![]()
Thanks Slough Anti-Litter Society!
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