Join acclaimed children\u2019s poet Simon Mole and musical Tik Tok sensation Gecko for a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness. We invite you to the Maidenhead Big Read Poetry Party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Supported by Rua Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFeedback from previous Poetry Party Events:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Simon Mole | www.simonmole.com | Facebook: @simonmolepoet Instagram: @Si_mole | YouTube: youtube.com\/simonmole
Gecko | www.geckoofficial.com | Facebook: @geckoband TikTok: @geckomusic | Instagram: @geckoofficial
Coral Rumble | www.coralrumble.co.uk | Instagram – @rumblecoral <\/p>\n\n\n\n