Forthcoming Events
GOBS Autumn Assembly
We’ll bring our community together for an evening of conversation, writing and reflection topped with an open mic. Please note that attendance is for Collective members only by invitation, and that the date from this event has moved from 10 October to 7 November.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Martín Espada's Jailbreak of Sparrows
Join us to chat about Martín Espada's Jailbreak of Sparrows, followed by writing activities inspired by the book.
GOBS: Voices of Hyson Green Showcase
Join us to celebrate the new GOBS cohort taking part in our latest spoken-word education programme Voices of Hyson Green, led by GOBS Collective member Caetano Capurro, with several GOBS Collective artists contributing guest sessions.
GOBS Winter Warm-Down
GOBS is coming to a close! Join us at The Embankment pub for a lovely community celebration, reflecting on the past seven years of poetry prowess. With Bridie’s final annual POWERpoint Presentation, and an opportunity to look to the future beyond GOBS together.
Please note this event is open to GOBS Collective and Community members only, by invitation. Registration essential.
GOBS: Kindness on Camera Project
We are running three development workshops that invite GOBS Collective members to poetically reflect on kindness as part of a film project, across three workshops, culminating in a showcase event on Friday 12 March. Stand by for more information on how to get involved!
Hockley Hustle: GOBS x Poets off the Endz
Join us for the 20th anniversary of Nottingham’s biggest multi-venue charity festival, the legendary Hockley Hustle, where GOBS will be joining forces with our mates Poets off the Endz. Get your wristband rapid.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Mona Arshi's Small Hands
Join us to chat about Mona Arshi's Small Hands, followed by writing activities inspired by the book.
Please note this event is now online-only.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Hannah Silva's Crow, Pirate, Fly
Join us to chat about Hannah Silva's Crow Pirate Fly, followed by writing activities inspired by the book.
GOBS Summer Saunter
Join us for a beautiful day of poetry, nature connection, shared food, and community creativity in one of Nottingham’s loveliest hidden green spaces. Nestled away in the city, Windmill Community Gardens is a peaceful and vibrant space full of growing things, wildlife, handmade structures, and creative energy — the perfect setting for slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Sharon Creech – Love That Dog
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
GOBS Support Vanessa Kisuule and Cara Thompson at Nottingham Poetry Festival
We are supporting the mighty Vanessa Kisuule, and our very own Cara Thompson, as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival 2026.
GOBS Artist Gathering
Poetry writing and performance, nature connection, yoga and mini-zine making. Part of Green Hustle Festival, supported by Apples and Snakes and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature.
Join GOBS Collective for a full day of workshops, creative exploration and performance at New Art Exchange as part of Green Hustle Festival.
This relaxed artist gathering invites you to slow down, connect with others and explore creativity through poetry, nature, music, performance and making. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to share ideas and develop new creative work before closing with an evening showcase, where workshop attendees will be invited to perform alongside GOBS Collective’s Cara Thompson, Bridie Squires, Leanne Moden and Davina Songbird.
Sessions are open to all levels – whether you are an experienced artist, an emerging writer or simply curious to try something creative.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Keith Jarrett – Hide Me Under the Blood and I Shall Be Satisfied
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Keith Jarrett’s Hide Me Under the Blood and I Shall Be Satisfied, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Alex Mazey – Ghost Lives: Cursed Edition
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Alex Mazey’s Ghost Lives: Cursed Edition, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
GOBS Spring Spruce
We’re joining together to celebrate the beginning of a new era for GOBS. A meeting of minds to work on the next steps for us and our wider Community in a creative day.
Please note that this event is open to Collective Members only, who can register attendance via email invitation.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Kostya Tsolakis – Greekling
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Kostya Tsolakis’s Greekling, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.
GOBS Poetry Book Club: Adam Kammerling – Seder
Join us in-person or via Zoom to chat about Adam Kammerling's Seder, followed by writing activities inspired by the collection.