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We offer a wide range of events designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. If you're looking to develop writing skills, to see contemporary live literature, or to take part in an open mic, this is what's happening in the region.

05

Sep

Free Character Design workshop with author Yarrow Townsend

05 September 2026

10:30AM-12:00PM In Person

Do you dream of being a writer, film-maker or comic book artist? Do you like inventing characters and want to know how to make them even better? Join author and artist Y...

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15

Sep

Writing as Spiritual Practice Autumn Term

15 September 2026

10AM-12PM In Person

Join a community on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to cultiva...

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16

Sep

Writing Stories for Stage and Screen

16 September 2026

7-9pm

Writing Stories for Stage and Screen - a play/script-writing intensive led by Mike Garley (EMMY nominated writer, lecturer at AUB/Bourmemouth University). Join Mike on a...

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17

Sep

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

17 September 2026

2PM - 4PM In person

Join a friendly and accessible group on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm, using creative writing as a bridge to wellbeing through connection, discussion and making new work. Have a...

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17

Sep

Lighthouse Writing Group: Thursdays

17 September 2026

6pm In-Person

Led by writers for writers, this group offers a perfect platform for people to meet, share, and create with a community of like-minded individuals. Evolving according to th...

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19

Sep

Forest Arts Junior & Young Writers

19 September 2026

9:30 - 11:00AM and 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-10 or 11-16? As a Forest Arts Junior Writer, you will get the chance to attend workshops led by professional writer...

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21

Sep

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

21 September 2026

2PM-4PM In person

Getting out, taking part in an activity, learning new skills, setting goals, and connecting with other people are steps the NHS recognise as leading towards improved mental...

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24

Sep

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

24 September 2026

2PM - 4PM In person

Join a friendly and accessible group on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm, using creative writing as a bridge to wellbeing through connection, discussion and making new work. Have a...

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24

Sep

Junior Writers' Club online

24 September 2026

5-6pm

Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to develop your skills or be more confident with using words on paper and out loud? Are you aged between 7 and 15? Junior Writers Cl...

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24

Sep

Writing for Wellbeing Online - Autumn term 2026

24 September 2026 - 23 April 2026

10:00AM - 12 noon, Online

An online creative writing group, led by Joanna Barnard, gathering to explore mental and emotional wellbeing. In a supportive and welcoming environment, the group uses poet...

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24

Sep

Lighthouse Writing Group: Thursdays

24 September 2026

6pm In-Person

Led by writers for writers, this group offers a perfect platform for people to meet, share, and create with a community of like-minded individuals. Evolving according to th...

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26

Sep

Forest Arts Junior & Young Writers

26 September 2026

9:30 - 11:00AM and 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-10 or 11-16? As a Forest Arts Junior Writer, you will get the chance to attend workshops led by professional writer...

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28

Sep

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

28 September 2026

2PM-4PM In person

Getting out, taking part in an activity, learning new skills, setting goals, and connecting with other people are steps the NHS recognise as leading towards improved mental...

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29

Sep

Writing as Spiritual Practice Autumn Term

29 September 2026

10AM-12PM In Person

Join a community on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to cultiva...

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01

Oct

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

01 October 2026

2PM - 4PM In person

Join a friendly and accessible group on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm, using creative writing as a bridge to wellbeing through connection, discussion and making new work. Have a...

Find out more

01

Oct

Junior Writers' Club online

01 October 2026

5-6pm

Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to develop your skills or be more confident with using words on paper and out loud? Are you aged between 7 and 15? Junior Writers Cl...

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01

Oct

Lighthouse Writing Group: Thursdays

01 October 2026

6pm In-Person

Led by writers for writers, this group offers a perfect platform for people to meet, share, and create with a community of like-minded individuals. Evolving according to th...

Find out more

03

Oct

Forest Arts Junior & Young Writers

03 October 2026

9:30 - 11:00AM and 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-10 or 11-16? As a Forest Arts Junior Writer, you will get the chance to attend workshops led by professional writer...

Find out more

05

Oct

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

05 October 2026

2PM-4PM In person

Getting out, taking part in an activity, learning new skills, setting goals, and connecting with other people are steps the NHS recognise as leading towards improved mental...

Find out more

08

Oct

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

08 October 2026

2PM - 4PM In person

Join a friendly and accessible group on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm, using creative writing as a bridge to wellbeing through connection, discussion and making new work. Have a...

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