East Coker Poetry Group

EAST COKER POETRY GROUP

East Coker is a picturesque village in South Somerset and was the subject of T.S.Eliot’s poem ‘East Coker’, one of his Four Quartets. T.S Eliot’s ashes are buried at the church in the village.

With this poetic background it is natural that a poetry group was formed in the village in 2004 and has been going ever since. Our meetings are open to anyone with an interest in poetry.

Meetings are entertaining, informal and sociable. Everyone is welcome, including visitors to the village and guests staying in the village. Our meetings regularly attract 20 – 30 poetry lovers.
There is no charge for entry.

Meetings are normally held in the Village Cafe, East Coker, Yeovil. BA22 9HY on the last Tuesday of the month – but always check this website for up to date details.
The Cafe opens for us soon after 7pm with the meeting starting at 7.30pm.
The Village Cafe is almost opposite the school in the village.
Parking in the evening is available behind, or on road at the front of the Cafe

Tuesday 28th April – Trevor Pearce

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Tuesday 26th May – Lorraine Mariner
Poetry and in conversation with Maya Pieris

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26 May

Lorraine Mariner - Poetry and in conversation with Maya Pieris

26/05/2026

7:30 pm

Lorraine Mariner grew up in Upminster and attended Huddersfield University where she read English, and University College London where she read Library and Information Studies.
She now works at the National Poetry Library in London.
She has had several poetry collections published including Furniture and Bye for Now and was shortlisted for the Forward Poetry Prize in 2008.
Essentially an ‘Urban’ poet, her poetry is distinctive and succinct and always interesting. She will talk about her work at the National Poetry Library and the poems that inspire her along with some of her own work.
Maya Pieris will be presenting this evening and reading some of the poetry.

More Info

Please check this website before attending any event, just in case we have to cancel or alter an event at short notice.

We also may have advice on any road closures in the area that could affect members travelling to a meeting.