# Event Details - **Event Name**: Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join poets Carl Tomlinson and Kate Oldfield for a short walk through a long history as we explore Oxford’s canalside.About this EventJoin poets Carl Tomlinson and Kate Oldfield for a short walk through a long history as we explore Oxford’s canalside. We’ll look at places that have changed and think about places that have changed us. Away from the dreaming spires, we’ll be considering the trade and transport which shaped this area. After our walk, there’ll be time to reflect and write. Expect good conversation and generative prompts.All are welcome, whatever level you believe yourself to be. Just come with pen, paper and your imagination.The workshop involves a one-hour walk*. On Saturday 28th February, participants will meet at a location by the train station/canal. From there we shall walk over to and up the canal in Jericho, and then on to the Lamb and Flag pub in St Giles where we will be greeted with a warm welcome, tea, coffee and cake!The writing part of the workshop will begin in earnest with inspiring prompts. There will be time to share - but that’s not compulsory.Places are limited and booking is essential.Fee: £35. There will be tea/coffee and a pastry on arrival at the Lamb & Flag. Please bring a packed lunch or buy your lunch before we get to the venue. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking a mostly flat path. Please also be prepared for British weather.The workshop will end at 1pm but everyone is welcome to stay on and chat in the pub!*If you would like to participate and have limited mobility, get in touch and we’ll discuss alternative arrangements.Any queries to hello@kateoldfieldwrites.com. Carl Tomlinson lives on a smallholding in rural Oxfordshire. His poems have appeared in Orbis, South, The Alchemy Spoon, The Hope Valley Journal, Spelt, and several anthologies. His poem ‘Market Forces’ won the Shout out for the Oxford Covered Market competition, and now forms part of the market’s audio guide. Carl’s debut pamphlet, Changing Places was published in 2021 by Fair Acre Press. Helen Mort says of it that it ‘challenge[s] us to move beyond a naïve appreciation of the ‘natural’ and recognise the ways that our landscapes have been profoundly altered by human presence’.Kate Oldfield is a writer and poet who also runs writing workshops, retreats and events in Oxford and beyond. She worked in publishing for over twenty years, latterly as a writing mentor, ‘book fixer’ and ghost-writer. She is qualified in therapeutic and reflective writing practices and specialises in helping people find their creative potential and writers their voice. She is halfway through the first draft of her first novel and has her published in magazines such as Alchemy Spoon and Spelt Magazine. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/poems-of-place-and-change-|-walking-and-poetry-workshop-along-oxford-canal/100001980146136398 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lamb and Flag - **lat**: 51.7574213 - **long**: -1.2592651 - **full address**: Lamb and Flag, 12 St Giles', Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a842d23e433d34dfcaa5cc65fad959f26648dcc95d1ea6123b7acfaa990617a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc483d0f-gmir.jpg?v=1768149665 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal being held? - **A:** Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lamb and Flag, 12 St Giles', Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal? - **A:** Tickets for Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal are priced at GBP 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 35Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal? - **A:** Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal is organized by The Writing Well (host Kate Oldfield). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Poems of Place and Change | walking and poetry workshop along Oxford Canal is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Maybe you have always wondered how to write a haiku, or perhaps you are looking for support and techniques to break through your creative blocks as you work to finish the first draft of your book, or it might be that you simply want to carve out some mindful time for yourself on one of our writing for wellbeing courses, then have a browse around and see what we offer – or drop us a line to Kate through our contact page - there is something here for everyone.And, whichever course you book on to, and whatever your level of experience, just come with a pen and paper and a beginner’s mind." } ] } ] ```