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The Neighbour’s
Garden

Welcome to the Neighbour’s Garden.

A space of creativity, community, healing and transformation.

Here, marginal spaces are re-imagined for their creative potential, and identities and narratives are reclaimed. This project was created as an initiative to subvert stereotypes, re-member feminist poetics and amplify women’s stories through community based programming and poetic voice.

This has included collaborating with libraries, art galleries, literary organisations and grassroots community organisations.

Last year we hosted a first of it’s kind South Asian Feminist Poetics Festival and Exhibition, and we are back again this year with an even bigger programme.

Our inclusive programming is open to all women.

Funded by:

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Upcoming Events

This summer our program focuses on the poetics of healing, reclamation and transformation.

  • Poster for South Asian Feminist Poetics Poetry Festival at SOAS, University of London, supported by Arts Council England, with colorful gradient background and text in black and white.

    Poetry Festival

    Saturday August 8th 10am-6pm Brunei Gallery SOAS University

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  • The poetics of healing, reclamation and transformation Poetry Workshop

    Poetry Workshop

    Saturday July 25th 11am-4pm Jubilee Library Brighton

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  • Event poster with colorful blurred background, promoting a South Asian feminist poetry workshop focused on healing, reclamation, and transformation, supported by Arts Council England.

    Poetry Workshop

    Saturday August 1st 11am-4pm Crawley Library

    Tickets
  • Poster for South Asian Heritage Month poetry workshop, with logos of Arts Council England and Ealing, background of blurred color gradient.

    Poetry Workshop

    Sunday July 26th, 11am-4pm Southall Library

    Tickets
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About

Dr Mona Manjot Dhaliwal, is a writer, researcher and creative practitioner. Her poetry has been published widely and her research has inspired creative collaborations.

Inspired by her PhD research, Manjot created the Neighbour's Garden poetry project to highlight overlooked histories, re-member feminist poetics and to amplify women’s voices. 

She specialises in designing and facilitating research informed creative spaces for women. She also offers curriculum development, consultancy, programming and facilitation services.  Get in touch for more information. 

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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

The Zine

Re-membering South Asian Feminist Poetics

Thank you to everyone who contributed. Click below to read the zine.

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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.

Fill in this form and I’ll get back to you.

Or email me on: feministpoetryproject@gmail.com

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