The Gloucestershire Poetry Society is the home of Gloucestershire, National and International Poets

The Gloucestershire Poetry Society boasts national and international poets in its ranks. Every member of the ‘GPS’ shares the attitude that everyone is welcome. Whether you have been writing for ten months, ten years, or a lifetime, you’ll be made welcome.

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GPS Publications

We have a growing range of publications available to buy, from anthologies to pamphlets.

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Events & Workshops

We provide poets of all levels with an open platform for learning and self-development.

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Friendship Membership

We are nothing without the support of our members. Join the GPS family and share in our passion of poetry.

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Submissions

Take a look at our current poetry submission opportunities or learn about our previous winners.

The GPS is an all-inclusive platform for poetry, in all its forms

Join our Facebook Community

Head over to our closed Facebook Group and become part of a community of supportive poets, where you can share your words and support each other in a non-judgemental environment.

Don’t use Facebook? Sign up for our newsletter to keep in touch.

We’re all INCLUSIVE

Join the Friendship

We are proud to have such an incredibly diverse group of poets from across the globe and from all walks of life and stages of learning. From new writers to published poets, award-winning poets and slam champions.

As an all-inclusive poetry society, we believe that poetry is for all to enjoy! That’s why we have an affordable Friendship Membership and a free closed Facebook group for non-paid members. Click the button below to discover the benefits of becoming a Friendship member.

As a voluntary society, we are nothing without the support of our members. Your payment will go to support our events and headline and guest poets, as well as our running costs.