Spoken Word and Young Voices

A circle of young people with raised hands.
Get ready for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and creative energy at The Yard, designed especially for young people and their families.

Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

Location: The Yard Youth Club, Argyle Street, Darnhill, Heywood OL10 3RY

Cost: Free

Time: 6.15pm - 8pm

About this event

Get ready for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and creative energy at The Yard, designed especially for young people and their families.

Get ready for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and creative energy at The Yard, Darnhill, designed especially for young people and their families.

Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver will host the session as part of the Rochdale Creates Town of Culture programme, bringing fresh, local voices into the spotlight.

Young voices, from page to stage

Expect electrifying words, lively performances, and plenty of opportunities to hear young people share their stories.

Youth workers will be on hand throughout the evening to ensure a safe space for everyone.

Who you’ll hear

  • Alende Amisi – young Poet in Residence
  • Reece Williams - First Story poet
  • Andy Craven-Griffiths – workshops for writing and performance for all ages
  • Darnhill Young Poets presenting their own work

Join in

This is more than just listening, it’s about sharing, creating, and championing creative young voices from our fabulous borough.

Whether you’re familiar with poetry or it’s your first time exploring it, you are invited to join in and feel the amazing vibe of spoken word poetry in action. Not to mention you can pick up some tips from the performers.

Delivered in partnership with Rochdale Youth Services, Rochdale Libraries, Rochdale Borough Council, and Rochdale Development Agency, and funded by Arts Council England and Flexible Funds, this event gives young voices a stage to shine.

Free to attend and open to young people and families, come along and catch the bug.

Disclaimer

Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.

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