Hotchpotch Dundee
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Monthly open-mic for writers at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Follows or reposts are not endorsements. Follow the Standards of Behaviour at https://hotchdundee.org.uk.
Thank you for your patience while we manage the transfer between Gavin stepping down and Eilidh taking the lead.
Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 9 Oct at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Here's the full bulletin with what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 9 Oct at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Here's the full bulletin with what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
September 29, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Thank you for your patience while we manage the transfer between Gavin stepping down and Eilidh taking the lead.
Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 9 Oct at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Here's the full bulletin with what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 9 Oct at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Here's the full bulletin with what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you to everybody who supported us last night.
For those who didn't attend, we’d like to announce that Gavin is stepping down from hosting, and there will be a transition period while Eilidh takes over.
We still meet again as usual on Wednesday 9 October.
For those who didn't attend, we’d like to announce that Gavin is stepping down from hosting, and there will be a transition period while Eilidh takes over.
We still meet again as usual on Wednesday 9 October.
September 12, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Thank you to everybody who supported us last night.
For those who didn't attend, we’d like to announce that Gavin is stepping down from hosting, and there will be a transition period while Eilidh takes over.
We still meet again as usual on Wednesday 9 October.
For those who didn't attend, we’d like to announce that Gavin is stepping down from hosting, and there will be a transition period while Eilidh takes over.
We still meet again as usual on Wednesday 9 October.
Folks, we're currently setting up for Hotchpotch at Blend on Dock Street.
Doors open at 6pm, and we'll take names for readers until 6:20pm, ahead of our start time of 6:30pm.
Doors open at 6pm, and we'll take names for readers until 6:20pm, ahead of our start time of 6:30pm.
September 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Folks, we're currently setting up for Hotchpotch at Blend on Dock Street.
Doors open at 6pm, and we'll take names for readers until 6:20pm, ahead of our start time of 6:30pm.
Doors open at 6pm, and we'll take names for readers until 6:20pm, ahead of our start time of 6:30pm.
Happy Monday, writers. The next Hotchpotch happens on Wednesday 11 September. Doors open at 6pm and readings begin 6:30pm.
As always, no heckling or disruption while acts are on stage, please.
Find out more about us here: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
As always, no heckling or disruption while acts are on stage, please.
Find out more about us here: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
September 2, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Happy Monday, writers. The next Hotchpotch happens on Wednesday 11 September. Doors open at 6pm and readings begin 6:30pm.
As always, no heckling or disruption while acts are on stage, please.
Find out more about us here: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
As always, no heckling or disruption while acts are on stage, please.
Find out more about us here: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
As promised, a full bulletin – a fulletin, if you will.
We next meet on Wed 11 Sep at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Here's more about what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We next meet on Wed 11 Sep at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Here's more about what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
August 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM
As promised, a full bulletin – a fulletin, if you will.
We next meet on Wed 11 Sep at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Here's more about what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We next meet on Wed 11 Sep at Blend on Dock Street in Dundee. Here's more about what to expect: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you so much to our wonderful audience for giving us so much poetry, narrative and comedy on Wednesday.
If you have any upcoming events for the bulletin, send them to us no later than Saturday night to custodian@hotchdundee.org.uk.
If you have any upcoming events for the bulletin, send them to us no later than Saturday night to custodian@hotchdundee.org.uk.
August 16, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Thank you so much to our wonderful audience for giving us so much poetry, narrative and comedy on Wednesday.
If you have any upcoming events for the bulletin, send them to us no later than Saturday night to custodian@hotchdundee.org.uk.
If you have any upcoming events for the bulletin, send them to us no later than Saturday night to custodian@hotchdundee.org.uk.
Hotchpotch will be starting at 6:30pm, so begin making your way down to Blend on Dock Street.
August 14, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Hotchpotch will be starting at 6:30pm, so begin making your way down to Blend on Dock Street.
The next Hotchpotch happens on Wednesday 14 August, with doors at 6pm and readings from 6:30pm.
Have a look here to see what happens at our events: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Have a look here to see what happens at our events: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
August 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM
The next Hotchpotch happens on Wednesday 14 August, with doors at 6pm and readings from 6:30pm.
Have a look here to see what happens at our events: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Have a look here to see what happens at our events: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you all for joining us this week. Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 14 Aug at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Come along on the night to secure a five-minute performance slot.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Come along on the night to secure a five-minute performance slot.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
July 14, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Thank you all for joining us this week. Our next Hotchpotch happens on Wed 14 Aug at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
Come along on the night to secure a five-minute performance slot.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Come along on the night to secure a five-minute performance slot.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you so much for joining us this week.
A full bulletin will follow, but Hotchpotch happens again on Wednesday 14 August.
A full bulletin will follow, but Hotchpotch happens again on Wednesday 14 August.
July 12, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Thank you so much for joining us this week.
A full bulletin will follow, but Hotchpotch happens again on Wednesday 14 August.
A full bulletin will follow, but Hotchpotch happens again on Wednesday 14 August.
A big shout-out to Callum who is currently setting up the PA system at Blend on Dock Street. Start forming an orderly queue from 6pm, ahead of our 6:30pm start.
July 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
A big shout-out to Callum who is currently setting up the PA system at Blend on Dock Street. Start forming an orderly queue from 6pm, ahead of our 6:30pm start.
A reminder of our next event on Wed 10 Jul at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
As the election will have just passed, a gentle reminder that Hotchpotch is not a place to heckle or interrupt.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
As the election will have just passed, a gentle reminder that Hotchpotch is not a place to heckle or interrupt.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
July 2, 2024 at 9:02 PM
A reminder of our next event on Wed 10 Jul at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
As the election will have just passed, a gentle reminder that Hotchpotch is not a place to heckle or interrupt.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
As the election will have just passed, a gentle reminder that Hotchpotch is not a place to heckle or interrupt.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
It's been brought to our attention that the council is seeking poetic contributions for its 10-year Culture Strategy, but the deadline is tight.
Submit between one and 20 lines of poetry on the theme ‘What’s the most Dundonian thing ever?’ by 5 July to gudeandgodlie@gmail.com
Submit between one and 20 lines of poetry on the theme ‘What’s the most Dundonian thing ever?’ by 5 July to gudeandgodlie@gmail.com
June 24, 2024 at 6:31 PM
It's been brought to our attention that the council is seeking poetic contributions for its 10-year Culture Strategy, but the deadline is tight.
Submit between one and 20 lines of poetry on the theme ‘What’s the most Dundonian thing ever?’ by 5 July to gudeandgodlie@gmail.com
Submit between one and 20 lines of poetry on the theme ‘What’s the most Dundonian thing ever?’ by 5 July to gudeandgodlie@gmail.com
A big thank-you to everyone who came to our last event. We next meet again on Wed 10 Jul at Blend on Dock Street.
We've also just passed the 1,000 subscriber mark on the Facebook page.
But the main place to check for news is always our own website: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We've also just passed the 1,000 subscriber mark on the Facebook page.
But the main place to check for news is always our own website: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
June 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
A big thank-you to everyone who came to our last event. We next meet again on Wed 10 Jul at Blend on Dock Street.
We've also just passed the 1,000 subscriber mark on the Facebook page.
But the main place to check for news is always our own website: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We've also just passed the 1,000 subscriber mark on the Facebook page.
But the main place to check for news is always our own website: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you all for coming along yesternight, in what was a show of extremes from poingiancy to naughtiness.
We do it all again on Wednesday 10 July at Blend on Dock Street.
We do it all again on Wednesday 10 July at Blend on Dock Street.
June 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Thank you all for coming along yesternight, in what was a show of extremes from poingiancy to naughtiness.
We do it all again on Wednesday 10 July at Blend on Dock Street.
We do it all again on Wednesday 10 July at Blend on Dock Street.
The doors for tonight's Hotchpotch will be open from 6pm, then the action begins at 6:30pm.
Because of high demand, we're experimenting with shorter five-minute slots instead of our unique seven-minute ones. So if you want to read something, do come down sharp.
Because of high demand, we're experimenting with shorter five-minute slots instead of our unique seven-minute ones. So if you want to read something, do come down sharp.
June 12, 2024 at 4:29 PM
The doors for tonight's Hotchpotch will be open from 6pm, then the action begins at 6:30pm.
Because of high demand, we're experimenting with shorter five-minute slots instead of our unique seven-minute ones. So if you want to read something, do come down sharp.
Because of high demand, we're experimenting with shorter five-minute slots instead of our unique seven-minute ones. So if you want to read something, do come down sharp.
It's just been brought to our attention that the Sheila Templeton Bursary is offering two assisted places to perform at The Wee Gaitherin in Stonehaven from Thu 1 Aug to Sat 3 Aug.
Be quick, though, as the deadline for applications is 11pm on Wed 12 Jun.
www.weegaitherin.com/post/the-she...
Be quick, though, as the deadline for applications is 11pm on Wed 12 Jun.
www.weegaitherin.com/post/the-she...
The Sheila Templeton Bursary 2024
Sheila TempletonIn honour of our dear friend and acclaimed North-east poet the late Sheila Templeton, The Wee Gaitherin are offering two assisted places to perform at this year’s festival.Thanks to th...
www.weegaitherin.com
June 9, 2024 at 7:42 AM
It's just been brought to our attention that the Sheila Templeton Bursary is offering two assisted places to perform at The Wee Gaitherin in Stonehaven from Thu 1 Aug to Sat 3 Aug.
Be quick, though, as the deadline for applications is 11pm on Wed 12 Jun.
www.weegaitherin.com/post/the-she...
Be quick, though, as the deadline for applications is 11pm on Wed 12 Jun.
www.weegaitherin.com/post/the-she...
A reminder that our next event happens on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
To help us run on time, we’re currently trialling five-minute slots. As a thank-you, the donation has decreased to £2.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
To help us run on time, we’re currently trialling five-minute slots. As a thank-you, the donation has decreased to £2.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
June 3, 2024 at 6:45 PM
A reminder that our next event happens on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
To help us run on time, we’re currently trialling five-minute slots. As a thank-you, the donation has decreased to £2.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
To help us run on time, we’re currently trialling five-minute slots. As a thank-you, the donation has decreased to £2.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hello, writers. Thank you all for coming to Hotchpotch last week, with an astonishing 21 people at the microphone.
We do it again on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Here's more about what we do: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We do it again on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Here's more about what we do: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hotchpotch Dundee
A Dundee-based open mic for writers
hotchdundee.org.uk
May 13, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Hello, writers. Thank you all for coming to Hotchpotch last week, with an astonishing 21 people at the microphone.
We do it again on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Here's more about what we do: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
We do it again on Wed 12 Jun at Blend on Dock Street. Here's more about what we do: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you for joining us at Hotchpotch yesterday.
We're currently trialling five-minute slots instead of seven, and we managed to squeeze in 21 readers while still finishing on time.
A full bulletin will come out by Sunday. Meanwhile, here's the crowd.
We're currently trialling five-minute slots instead of seven, and we managed to squeeze in 21 readers while still finishing on time.
A full bulletin will come out by Sunday. Meanwhile, here's the crowd.
May 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Thank you for joining us at Hotchpotch yesterday.
We're currently trialling five-minute slots instead of seven, and we managed to squeeze in 21 readers while still finishing on time.
A full bulletin will come out by Sunday. Meanwhile, here's the crowd.
We're currently trialling five-minute slots instead of seven, and we managed to squeeze in 21 readers while still finishing on time.
A full bulletin will come out by Sunday. Meanwhile, here's the crowd.
The doors aren't quite open yet, but start filing into Blend on Dock Street from 6pm, and readings begin at 6:30pm.
A reminder that we're trialling five-minute slots instead of seven so we don't have to disappoint anyone before the 9pm curfew.
A reminder that we're trialling five-minute slots instead of seven so we don't have to disappoint anyone before the 9pm curfew.
May 8, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The doors aren't quite open yet, but start filing into Blend on Dock Street from 6pm, and readings begin at 6:30pm.
A reminder that we're trialling five-minute slots instead of seven so we don't have to disappoint anyone before the 9pm curfew.
A reminder that we're trialling five-minute slots instead of seven so we don't have to disappoint anyone before the 9pm curfew.
A reminder that our next event happens on Wed 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
To help us run to time, we’re trialling five-minute slots for three months – and a donation decrease to £2 as a thank-you.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
To help us run to time, we’re trialling five-minute slots for three months – and a donation decrease to £2 as a thank-you.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
May 1, 2024 at 5:41 PM
A reminder that our next event happens on Wed 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. Doors 6pm, readings 6:30pm.
To help us run to time, we’re trialling five-minute slots for three months – and a donation decrease to £2 as a thank-you.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
To help us run to time, we’re trialling five-minute slots for three months – and a donation decrease to £2 as a thank-you.
Here's the full bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Hark! An unscheduled bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
In short, we love our busy events, but we do overrun. So as a three-month trial, we're decreasing:
• our slots from seven minutes to five.
• donations from £3 to £2.
Thank you for your support. We'll see you on Wed 8 May.
In short, we love our busy events, but we do overrun. So as a three-month trial, we're decreasing:
• our slots from seven minutes to five.
• donations from £3 to £2.
Thank you for your support. We'll see you on Wed 8 May.
April 18, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Hark! An unscheduled bulletin: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
In short, we love our busy events, but we do overrun. So as a three-month trial, we're decreasing:
• our slots from seven minutes to five.
• donations from £3 to £2.
Thank you for your support. We'll see you on Wed 8 May.
In short, we love our busy events, but we do overrun. So as a three-month trial, we're decreasing:
• our slots from seven minutes to five.
• donations from £3 to £2.
Thank you for your support. We'll see you on Wed 8 May.
What a packed Hotchpotch earlier this week. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Our next event is on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. The doors open at 6:00pm, and the readings begin at 6:30pm.
Here's more about our style: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Our next event is on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. The doors open at 6:00pm, and the readings begin at 6:30pm.
Here's more about our style: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
April 14, 2024 at 7:53 PM
What a packed Hotchpotch earlier this week. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Our next event is on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. The doors open at 6:00pm, and the readings begin at 6:30pm.
Here's more about our style: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Our next event is on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street. The doors open at 6:00pm, and the readings begin at 6:30pm.
Here's more about our style: hotchdundee.org.uk/latest-bulle...
Thank you to everyone who came along to our last event. A full bulletin will appear by Sunday, but we do it all again on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street.
Meanwhile, here's the crowd who made it happen, including Callum in the middle who runs the sound desk.
Meanwhile, here's the crowd who made it happen, including Callum in the middle who runs the sound desk.
April 11, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our last event. A full bulletin will appear by Sunday, but we do it all again on Wednesday 8 May at Blend on Dock Street.
Meanwhile, here's the crowd who made it happen, including Callum in the middle who runs the sound desk.
Meanwhile, here's the crowd who made it happen, including Callum in the middle who runs the sound desk.