Gloucestershire Poetry Society
Changing lives through poetry
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. Members of the ‘GPS’ share the attitude that everyone is welcome.
Whether you have been writing for ten days, ten months, ten years, or a lifetime, you’ll have a warm welcome to the society.
GPS Publications
We have a growing range of publications available to buy, from anthologies to pamphlets.
Events & Workshops
We provide poets of all levels with an open platform for learning and self-development.
Friendship Membership
We are nothing without the support of our members. Join the GPS family and share in our passion of poetry.
Submissions
Take a look at our current poetry submission opportunities or learn about our previous winners.
The GPS is an 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.
Support us as a paid member
Join the Friendship
We are proud to have such an incredibly diverse group of poets from across the globe, from all walks of life and stages of learning. From new writers to published poets, award-winning poets and slam champions.
As an 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-paying members. Click the button below to discover the benefits of Friendship Membership.
As a voluntary society, we are nothing without the support of our members. Your payment will help support our events, headline and guest poets, as well as our running costs.