Kala the Arts

We’re here to be a round table for poetry where everyone is welcome. We are a poetry organisation that does all sorts of things – from hosting our much-acclaimed biennial festival in Winchester, to our popular Winchester Poetry Prize competition, to our wider work with schools and community organisations.

SPUD is a charity focused on arts, architecture, and education committed to creating experiences that foster confidence, support career development and strengthen communities. Our approach is collaborative, meaningful and ambitious. We champion the voices of individuals and underrepresented groups, ensuring they are heard within our communities and partnerships. ​ Driven by a focus on success, SPUD takes a professional approach to deliver impactful projects. ​ We empower people to create, connect, and share, recognizing that even small actions can spark lasting joy and positive change. ​  We are for inclusive and diverse audiences through participation in creative activities. Being inspirational and creating joy.

The Villagers are based in Gosport in Hampshire, and began life in 1986 with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Little Woodham (‘The 17th Century Village’). Every year since we have put on an open air production of one of Shakespeare’s plays, in Little Woodham and – in recent years – elsewhere across Southern England. Our aim is to enjoy ourselves, and to share some of that enjoyment with our audiences.