

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spoken Word and Young Voices
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 06:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and creative energy at The Yard, Darnhill, designed especially for young people and their families.

Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver will host the session as part of the Rochdale Creates Town of Culture programme, bringing fresh, local voices into the spotlight.

Young voices, from page to stage
Expect electrifying words, lively performances, and plenty of opportunities to hear young people share their stories.

The event is relaxed, fun, and open to all aged 11+ (younger children welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult).

Youth workers will be on hand throughout the evening to ensure a safe space for everyone.

Who you’ll hear
● Alende Amisi – young Poet in Residence

● Reece Williams - First Story poet

● Andy Craven-Griffiths – workshops for writing and performance for all ages

● Plus Darnhill Young Poets presenting their own work



Plus, you get to join in
This is more than just listening, it’s about sharing, creating, and championing creative young voices from our fabulous borough.

Whether you’re familiar with poetry or it’s your first time exploring it, you are invited to join in and feel the amazing vibe of spoken word poetry in action.

Not to mention you can pick up some tips from the performers.

Local talent, live and loud
Delivered in partnership with Rochdale Youth Services, Rochdale Libraries, Rochdale Borough Council, and Rochdale Development Agency, and funded by Arts Council England and Flexible Funds, this event gives young voices a stage to shine.

Free to attend and open to young people and families, come along and catch the bug!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bury/spoken-word-and-young-voices/200029549729413
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word, performances, workshops, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bury
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Yard, Darnhill
- **lat**: 53.588366937866
- **long**: -2.2413154968928
- **full address**: The Yard, Darnhill, Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway, Heywood, OL10 3, United Kingdom, Bury

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rochdale Borough Libraries (https://allevents.in/org/rochdale-borough-libraries/1769612)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 06:15 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Yard, Darnhill, Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway, Heywood, OL10 3, United Kingdom, Bury
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rochdale Borough Libraries
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, spoken-word, performances, workshops, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Spoken Word and Young Voices ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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