On the Border was created to bring contemporary Welsh poets together with their peers from Elsewhere.

Our intention is to present the finest poets in engaging, powerful and stimulating combinations.

The emphasis is on accessible poetry, inspiring poets and compelling readings - all of which add up to a great night out

If you don't know the world of contemporary poetry, this series promises a rich and entertaining introduction.

If poetry is an old love, there could be no better way to get back in touch.

Join us. Make a date with the extraordinary.

NaCOT (The National Centre for the Oral Tradition) is a newly formed registered charity (charity number 1144493) formed to celebrate and further the oral tradition. In the UK we have a National Theatre, National Museum, National Libraries, National Film School and numerous national stadia but we have nothing for the spoken-word-tradition that has carried our culture for 40,000 years

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1002 Nights - Gala Storytelling Performance - Saturday 11 February 2012 - Itton Village Hall click here for more details and to buy tickets

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2012 Season - organised by NaCOT - in preparation

Readings to take place at

Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, South Wales NP16 5HJ

Click here for a map, information about the venue, event timings, car parking and other practicalities

There will be a bar, and a book stall on the night

Click here if you want to sign up to receive regular poems by email AND/OR info about NaCOT/Poetry On The Border Events

Click on the Poets to find out more about them

All Tickets £12.00 (£10 concessions)

For Ticket information click here

"Poetry is not for wimps"

Gwyneth Lewis

On the Border gratefully acknowledges the support of Literature Wales, the Welsh literature promotion agency and society for authors.

For more information, please email William Ayot at info@poetryontheborder.org