Two top poets will be kicking off the autumn programme for the Cellar Bards in Cardigan.

Rae Howells and Kittie Belltree, both award-winning figures from south and west Wales, are the special guests in this highly anticipated event.

The event takes place on Friday, September 13 at The Cellar on Quay Street, Cardigan.

Doors open at 7.30pm with an entry fee of £3.

If you're inspired to share your own work, there will be open mic spots available. The only requirement being that you sign up on the door by 8pm.

Rae Howells, a poet, journalist and lavender farmer from Swansea, is well-renowned for her debut collection, "The Language of Bees", which was shortlisted for the Wales Book of The Year in 2023.

Ms Howells has won the Rialto Nature & Place and Welsh poetry competitions and has featured in journals such as Magma, The Rialto, and Poetry Ireland.

A fervent environmentalist, she serves as poet in residence at Llanelli Wetland Centre.

Her second poetry collection, "This Common Uncommon", is out now.

Another key figure of the night is Kittie Belltree, a poet and prose writer from St Dogmaels.

Her first poetry album, "Sliced Tongue and Pearl Cufflinks", was released by Parthian in 2019.

Winner of the Disability Arts Cymru Creative Word Award in 2020, her latest accomplishment was being chosen by Literature Wales in 2022 as a writer capable of transforming the country's literary culture.

Ms Belltree also works as a workshop facilitator, delivering creative well-being projects in various settings.

Cellar Bards is a key attraction in Cardigan, meeting every second Friday of the month.

The rest of the year promises an exciting line-up with guest readings and performances from Chrys Salt, Tony Curtis and Des Mannay, amongst others.

Whether you're a writer of poetry, short stories, micro-fiction, or novels wanting to exploit the open mic opportunity, or simply interested in hearing diverse literary voices, this event should be on your calendar.

For more details, check out The Cellar Bards Facebook page.