Get Involved in Poetry

We know Rochdale Borough is brimming with writing talent!

Why not get involved in your local poetry group, get in touch if you want to set up your own group or submit your poetry to be spotlighted on Rochdale Creates?

There are several poetry writing groups across the borough – find out more below!

We are also gathering interest for any future poetry projects, if you would like to find out about any future plans please send us an email on admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk. 

Already have some poetry you would like to share? You can submit your poetry to be spotlighted on Rochdale Creates here: A Poem A Week - call out for submissions - Rochdale Creates 

Heywood 

Heywood Scribblers meet every third Tuesday of the month in Heywood Library, from 1 – 3pm. For more information find the group on Facebook. 

Pennines

Littleborough U3A group run a Creative Writing Group and a Poetry Appreciation Group – to find out more visit https://littleborough.u3asite.uk 

The Poetry Cafe in Littleborough takes place on the first Tuesday of each month, at The Coffee on the Corner, Hare Hill Road. 

Rochdale North & South 

There are two writing groups who meet regularly at Number One Riverside: Riverside Writers meet every Thursday, from 10am – 12noon at Rochdale Central Library. 

For more information visit www.riversidewriters.org.uk or find the group on Facebook. 

Number One Writers meet every first Thursday of the month from 2 – 4pm at Rochdale Central Library. For more information find the group on Facebook.