Events
Events
Dithering Chaps is an independent UK poetry chapbook publisher, and this page brings together the events that shape the life of our small press. From chapbook launches and readings to festival appearances and community gatherings, these moments let us celebrate our poets and share their work with readers. Whether you’re joining us in person or following along from afar, this is where you’ll find what’s happening next.
This list shows our 2026 events. Looking for an earlier event? Browse our Events Archive.
You can also browse the chapbooks we’ve created here.
We welcome submissions throughout the year - please read our submission guidelines.
Launching In Rooms of Falling Rain by Tom McLaughlin
You are welcome to attend the launch of our third and final chapbook this year, In Rooms of Falling Rain, by Tom McLaughlin.
Louise Walker's poetry comes back to Liverpool
Hosted by Dithering Chaps, Louise Walker will be reading from her stunning poetry collection, From There to Here, and answering any questions you may have.
Launching Gestating Creatures
Join us for the online launch of Gestating Creatures by Bridgette James.
Launching ‘Unstuck’ by Ceri Morgan
Join us as we launch Ceri Morgan’s stunning poetry collection, Unstuck ….
Poems From the Old Squash Court Café: Wimborne Stanza Group
Join us for an afternoon of poetry readings from members of the Wimborne Stanza Group, including Dithering Chaps’ Lead Editor and poet, DG Herring.
We’re delighted that this event is being offered as part of the Wimborne Literary Festival 2026.
Copies of our anthology, ‘Poems from the Old Squash Court Café’, are available from our shop.
Words in Watchet - Dithering Chaps Appear!
Dithering Chaps press are introducing themselves at the Words in Watchet Festival in 2026.
On Saturday 21st February, DG Herring (Dithering Chaps’ own lead editor, David Herring) will be reading his poem, Couple Observed in Le Petit Prince While Waiting for the Cobblers to Open, which was highly commended by judges. Then on the Sunday, three of our poets, Helen Kay, Christopher James and Nicole Durman will be reading a selection of their poetry at a celebration of the spoken word.