Updates

7th of December 2025

PIG UPDATE #22

The last PIG Update of 2025 has got plenty to keep you reading and writing over the holidays.

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23rd of November 2025

PIG UPDATE #21

PIG doesn't need Black Friday deals. This update is priceless and it's free of charge all year round!

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10th of November 2025

PIG UPDATE #20

This edition is bursting with events and opportunities. You might want to get comfy before you click to read: it's a lot!

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26th of October 2025

PIG UPDATE #19

Got your costume picked? Your pumpkins carved? Your treats ready? Your latest poems polished for the next open mic night? Then you are in the right place. Welcome to the Halloween edition of your favourite poetry newsletter.

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12th of October 2025

PIG UPDATE #18

Fancy an international poetry excursion? On top of the usual news on events and opportunities, this week's PIG Update also includes a focus on contemporary German poetry in translation.

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28th of September 2025

PIG UPDATE #17

National Poetry Day is coming up! The PIG Update is your resource to help you celebrate. Why not attend a local event? Or finally submit that poem you have been perfecting?

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14th of September 2025

PIG UPDATE #16

Come rain, come shine, come rain and shine simultaneously - PIG is here for you with the latest on events and opportunities for poets in Glasgow and beyond.

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31st of August 2025

PIG UPDATE #15

The summer break is definitely over. Today's PIG Update is jam-packed with poetry.

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17th of August 2025

PIG UPDATE #14

This heat-wave edition of PIG is brought to you by chilled drinks, ice cream and a shady corner of Kelvingrove Park.

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3rd of August 2025

PIG UPDATE #13

Sick of reading about the Fringe? Can't face the maddening crowds in Edinburgh? You've come to the right place! This Update is (almost exclusively) dedicated to the poetic beauty on offer in Glasgow.

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