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15 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Mar 2026

Urdu Shurdu

A monthly drop in group for anyone who has an interest in Urdu Poetry. Part of Our Patch.

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Event Details
Date 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Mar 2026
Times 6.30-8pm
Location Chaiiwala, Leeds Road
Ages 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Access
  • Relaxed environment
  • Seating available

Shayari seh hai Zindagi.

Each month we will focus on a different poet. We will learn a little about the poet, read, translate and interpret a few of their poems.

Each session will include some of the following:

  • Learning new vocab
  • Poetry structure
  • Writing exercises
  • Reading from Urdu text or Roman script
  • Sharing your own writing
  • Practising spoken Urdu
  • Sharing your favourite poems and poets

This group is suitable for over 16s. All under 18s need a parent or guardian. If you need to bring younger children due to childcare issues please get in touch with Kauser Kukhtar, Our Patch Creative Practitioner, on [email protected] before the session.

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