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Looking for events in the South?


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.

01

Jun

Sunday Wordship

01 June 2025

9:45 - 11:45AM Online

It can be hard to carve out time and place to connect with other people and communicate around some of life's bigger themes, to act as witness to each other and validate li...

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02

Jun

Writing for Page and Stage

02 June 2025

7pm-8.30pm

Writing for Page and Stage is an online, relaxed, interactive writing group for anyone aged 18+ who is interested in creative writing – no past experience necessary! Togeth...

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03

Jun

Mayflower Creative Writers - 15-18s (Academic Years 10-13)

03 June 2025

6-7:30PM, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Learn what it takes to create characters, settings and storylines as we explore scriptwriting, creating monologues, duologues and performances through workshops and masterc...

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04

Jun

Creative Language Cafe

04 June 2025

10:00 - 12:00

A place for people to come to write and chat about news articles, magazine articles, poems, fiction and non-fiction in a safe environment with other people speaking English...

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05

Jun

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies

05 June 2025

10AM - 12PM 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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07

Jun

Forest Arts Junior and Young Writers 7-10 & 11-14

07 June 2025

9.30am-1:00PM, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton

ArtfulScribe & Forest Arts Centre bring a Young Writers and Junior Writers Club to Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. As a Forest Arts Junior or Young Writer, you will get...

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07

Jun

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

07 June 2025

9.30-1030 (7-10), 11.00-1230 (11-14) and 1pm - 2.30pm (15-18)

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-18? Then you need to sign up to Young Writers! As a Lighthouse Young Writer, you will get the chance to attend ...

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07

Jun

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

07 June 2025

9.30-1030 (7-10), 11.00-1230 (11-14) and 1pm - 2.30pm (15-18)

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-18? Then you need to sign up to Young Writers! As a Lighthouse Young Writer, you will get the chance to attend ...

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07

Jun

Mayflower Young Writers - 7-10s & 11-14s

07 June 2025

9.30am-1:00PM, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer and find out more about different genres and techniques? Come and get involved with ArtfulScribe’s...

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09

Jun

Writing for Page and Stage

09 June 2025

7pm-8.30pm

Writing for Page and Stage is an online, relaxed, interactive writing group for anyone aged 18+ who is interested in creative writing – no past experience necessary! Togeth...

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10

Jun

Write a Note - Open Mic

10 June 2025

7.45pm, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Write a Note, in association with ArtfulScribe, offers a monthly platform for poetry, spoken word, and live literature to find new audiences in a warm, and supportive envir...

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10

Jun

Mayflower Creative Writers - 15-18s (Academic Years 10-13)

10 June 2025

6-7:30PM, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Learn what it takes to create characters, settings and storylines as we explore scriptwriting, creating monologues, duologues and performances through workshops and masterc...

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10

Jun

Writing as Spiritual Practice

10 June 2025

10AM-12PM In Person

Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to dig deep, till the soil, and sow seeds for growth and harvest in the months ahead. Join a community of fellow be...

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11

Jun

Creative Language Cafe

11 June 2025

10:00 - 12:00

A place for people to come to write and chat about news articles, magazine articles, poems, fiction and non-fiction in a safe environment with other people speaking English...

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12

Jun

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies

12 June 2025

10AM - 12PM 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

14

Jun

Forest Arts Junior and Young Writers 7-10 & 11-14

14 June 2025

9.30am-1:00PM, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton

ArtfulScribe & Forest Arts Centre bring a Young Writers and Junior Writers Club to Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. As a Forest Arts Junior or Young Writer, you will get...

Find out more

14

Jun

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

14 June 2025

9.30-1030 (7-10), 11.00-1230 (11-14) and 1pm - 2.30pm (15-18)

Do you like creative writing? Are you aged between 7-18? Then you need to sign up to Young Writers! As a Lighthouse Young Writer, you will get the chance to attend ...

Find out more

14

Jun

Mayflower Young Writers - 7-10s & 11-14s

14 June 2025

9.30am-1:00PM, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer and find out more about different genres and techniques? Come and get involved with ArtfulScribe’s...

Find out more

16

Jun

Writing for Page and Stage

16 June 2025

7pm-8.30pm

Writing for Page and Stage is an online, relaxed, interactive writing group for anyone aged 18+ who is interested in creative writing – no past experience necessary! Togeth...

Find out more

17

Jun

Mayflower Creative Writers - 15-18s (Academic Years 10-13)

17 June 2025

6-7:30PM, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Learn what it takes to create characters, settings and storylines as we explore scriptwriting, creating monologues, duologues and performances through workshops and masterc...

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