Hollingdean Wednesdays

A fortnightly program of fun, free workshops and events at Hollingdean community centre, including music, cooking, and poetry. Songwriting Group; Poetry and Creative Writing; Tea and Jam; Hollingsings; Hollingdean Folk Sessions; Cook Around the World and Cook Around the Community.



A marathon collective read-through of John Milton's famous epic poem.

at the Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, BN1 7BH

April 5th 2025, 9am - 11pm/midnight.

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: sign up form

Hot lunch provided by our very own Anna.

Are you interested in amazing poetry? Reading aloud with others? Very intense and unique experiences? Join us for a truly rare opportunity to read this entire epic poem aloud alongside like-minded companions. The reading will run from 9am for as long as it takes: possibly midnight. Hot lunch will be provided, and snacks. You are welcome to byo picnic for dinner. Although we strongly encourage everyone to jump in fully, and all levels of experience are welcome (this will be a VERY non-judgmental environment!) you are welcome to join for a shorter section, and to come and listen without reading. Academics and students who study the poem will be on hand to answer questions and converse in the breaks.

This event is funded by the AHRC Impact Acceleration Account, and co-sponsored by Hollingdean Wednesdays and the University of Sussex.

Paradise Lost FINAL