# Event Details - **Event Name**: Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Damian Kelly-Basher, invites you to turn ordinary stories into magical poems in the evocative setting of Pilgrims’ Hall.About this EventWinchester Heritage Open Days 2026Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire PoetDamian Kelly-Basher, invites you to turn ordinary stories into magical poems in the evocative setting of Pilgrims’ Hall.Join Damian Kelly-Basher - Hampshire Poet 2024-27 - for a creative writing wordshop followed by a sharing session, drawing on the Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Everyday Histories’.At this interactive event Damian asks us to imagine the lives of the ordinary people who have worked at and visited this spectacular medieval building through the ages. Do their stories have connections to our own daily lives? This is a ‘wordshop’. It’s open, friendly and you don’t need any writing experience in order to participate. Damian will guide you through writing exercises to create a poem of your own, which you can share with the group at the end, if you wish.Damian Kelly-Basher is the Hampshire Poet. He works with Arts organisations, museums, schools and communities encouraging people to have fun with words. He’s also an experienced performance poet who has performed at events around the UK, (including Royal Albert Hall, Edinburgh Fringe, WOMAD) and The British School in Rome.Suitable for: all ages and abilitiesDuration: 1.5 hoursFormat: in personAll resources provided - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winchester/everyday-histories-poetry-activities-with-the-hampshire-poet/100001989994329609 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Pilgrims' Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Winchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Pilgrims' Hall - **lat**: 51.0593122 - **long**: -1.3128641 - **full address**: Pilgrims' Hall, 3 The Close, Winchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/82e48596ba3296ef79adb93b30f74acc7649b70464421c622050f43c97df1d9f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc60776f-gmir.jpg?v=1780419979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet being held? - **A:** Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pilgrims' Hall, 3 The Close, Winchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet? - **A:** Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet is organized by Winchester Poetry Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Everyday Histories: poetry activities with the Hampshire Poet 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 Winchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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