# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come along any 2nd Thursday of the month to meet new people and hear talks on creative & cultural topicsAbout this EventWhat: Friendly get together, with bar and talks from interesting creative speakersWhere: Patch Places, 5 - 6, Gray's Yard, Springfield Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6QRWhen: 7-10pm, every 2nd Thursday of the monthWho: No prior knowledge of the topics is needed, and everyone is welcome!Topic:July's social is a collaboration with Waxes Lyrical; the city's primary poetry and spoken word night, held at Hot Box. Waxes Lyrical will be providing a selection of exciting local poets and spoken word performers, including the following guests;Laura Bradley - Laura - by her own admission - dresses like a toddler, but she’s a high calibre performer of words that’ll make you think and most likely snort with laughter and drop your drink.Babalon Anon - Babalon Anon is an English MC and spoken word poet from Essex. Serving up his own unique brand of cheeky sarcasm and surreal humour whilst weaving references to mythology, classical and occult literature, conspiracy theory and popular culture into tales of excessive substance misuse and psychedelic paranoia.Nancy T - Possibly one of the best post-menopausal, belly dancing, post-punk, gluten intolerant tolerant poets in Essex today!If you have any questions about coming along please contact hello@ignitechelmsford.org.ukFind out more about Ignite www.ignitechelmsford.org.uk-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Photography may be taken at the social to use for Ignite media - please email hello@ignitechelmsford.org.uk to let us know if you do not want your image usedAgenda?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMArrival?: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMSpeaker Talks, followed by Q&A?: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PMSocialising - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/ignite-social-july-power-in-poetry/100001990101576387 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Patch Chelmsford - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chelmsford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Patch Chelmsford - **lat**: 51.7327658 - **long**: 0.4753195 - **full address**: Patch Chelmsford, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e1588cda6d84641faae1000e89a78210b5c5d1fedcddaf3941a302e037c96928-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1c659f-gmir.jpg?v=1779463003 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry being held? - **A:** Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Patch Chelmsford, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry? - **A:** Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry is organized by Ignite Chelmsford. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ignite Social: July - Power in Poetry is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chelmsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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