Mercat Moments: VSA's Bookshop Event Series - Poetry Writing Workshop

Sat Mar 21 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Mercat Bookshop | Aberdeen

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Mercat Moments: VSA's Bookshop Event Series - Poetry Writing Workshop
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Celebrate World Poetry Day by joining local poet R S Kendle for a morning of writing and connection in the VSA Mercat Bookshop.
About this Event

Introducing Mercat Moments at the VSA Bookshop

Something new is happening at VSA’s Mercat Bookshop… and we’d love you to be part of it!

Mercat Moments is our brand-new series of community events designed to bring people together through stories, creativity and conversation. From inspiring author talks and lively book discussions to hands-on poetry and writing workshops, each event is a chance to pause, connect and discover something new.

Whether you’re a passionate reader, an aspiring writer, or have never picked up pen and paper before, Mercat Moments is your invitation to step into the bookshop, meet like-minded people and share in the magic of words.

Come along, pull up a chair, and enjoy a moment at the Mercat!

Join us for our very first Mercat Moments on Saturday 21st March to celebrate World Poetry Day, where we will be joined local poet R S Kendle for a morning of writing and connection. Inspired by a series of beautiful sonnets from the VSA archives written in the 1930s, we’ll explore the themes of kindness, courage and hope woven through the history of VSA. Whether you are an aspiring writer or have never picked up pen and paper before, this session is for all abilities, bringing people together to hear stories from the archives and explore their own voices in a warm, supportive space.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Mercat Bookshop, 45 Castle Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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