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The Neighbour’s Garden

Poetry Project

A poetry project based on re-membering feminist poetics

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The Neighbour’s Garden Zine 

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About

Inspired by her PhD research, Dr Mona Manjot Dhaliwal created the Neighbour's Garden poetry project to highlight overlooked histories, re-member feminist poetics and build community through creative expression.

Since then the Neighbour’s Garden has developed strategic programming across the Southeast to expand social and historical narratives and build poetry based community. Project achievements include the co-produced poetry exhibitions, ‘Re-membering South Asian Feminist Poetics’, the Feminist Poetics poetry festival and the productions of two digital zines.

The Neighbour’s Garden is always open to collaborations and new ideas.

We’d love to hear from you!

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Past Events

Last summer, our programming featured a poetry festival, exhibition and both poetry and art based workshops.

  • Poster for the Poetry and Art Workshop Series titled 'Re-Membering South Asian Feminist Poetics'

    Poetry and Art Workshop Series

    This three part workshop series will cover collage, textiles and print making. We will be using art to explore themes of feminist poetics.

    Sat 21 June, Sat 28 June, Sat 5 July
    Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove

  • A colorful poster for the Re-Remembering South Asian Feminist Poetics Poetry Festival on August 2nd, 2025, featuring floral and geometric designs.

    South Asian Women's Poetry Festival

    Join me for a celebration of the poetry project 'Re-membering South Asian feminist poetics'. Featuring an incredible line up of talented poets and artists this all festival features poetry, textiles, photography and more!

    Sat 2 August
    OPEN Southall Arts Centre, Southall

  • Flyer for a poetry workshop titled 'Re-Remembering South Asian Feminist Poetics,' scheduled for July 19th, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm at Southall Library and Dominion Centre. The flyer features colorful floral designs and cultural motifs.

    Space, Place and Refusal Poetry Workshop

    Join me for a friendly and inclusive community poetry workshop focused on South Asian women's poetry. Find your voice in poetry. Learn about South Asian feminist poetics.

    Sat 19 July
    Southall Library, Southall

  • A woman in a blue skirt and white blouse stands on a stage in front of a projector screen, addressing an audience during an event titled "The Neighbour's Garden: Re-membering South Asian Feminist Poetics" at Fabrica on Tuesday, July 29th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

    An Evening of Poetry and Music

    Celebrate the fierce, the tender, and the transformative power of words and sound at The Neighbour's Garden - an unforgettable evening honouring the rich traditions and bold futures of South Asian feminist expression.

    Tues 29 July
    Fabrica, Brighton

  • Event poster for South Asian Feminist Poetics poetry exhibition, July 30th to August 3rd, 2025, at The Project Space, Phoenix Art Space, Brighton, UK, with decorative floral and geometric patterns.

    Feminist Poetics Poetry Exhibition

    This interactive exhibition showcases South Asian feminist poetics, featuring the themes of space, place and refusal.

    30 July - 3 August
    Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Get in touch

If you’d like to work with me or participate in any way with this project, I’d love to hear from you.

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Or email me on: feministpoetryproject@gmail.com