Surrey 
Poet Laureateship

Egham Poetry Hub dazzles at Egham Museum’s Georgian Ball, with original poems inspired by local history, Georgian figures, and Surrey’s iconic landscapes. From left to right: Stephanie Brant, Jenna F., Adam Gary, Luc Grey (Queer Disagreeable) On Saturday, January 31st, the past came alive in splendid style as Egham Museum hosted its much-anticipated Georgian Ball . A living history event that transformed the Egham Literary Institute into a glittering 18th-century assembly room. Among the many...

The Surrey Poet Laureateship's sold-out showcase gala on 29th November 2025 united civic leaders, cultural champions, and poetic talent for an unforgettable night marking another milestone in Surrey’s growing poetry movement. Photo by Michael Gibbs On Saturday, 29th November 2025, the Surrey Poet Laureateship hosted the most spectacular event in its history so far: the End-of-Year Showcase Gala. Held at the beautiful Nomad Theatre in East Horsley, this sold-out celebration brought together...

The Surrey Poet Laureateship has been announced as a finalist in three categories  at this year’s Elysian Awards , recognising the organisation’s significant impact across arts, culture, and community development within Surrey. Launched in 2024 by inaugural Laureate Adam Gary, the Surrey Poet Laureateship is a rare example of a fully countywide poetry initiative, uniquely focused on access, community engagement, and civic partnership. In just over a year, it has grown into one of Surrey’s...