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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.

14

Sep

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

14 September 2024

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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14

Sep

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

14 September 2024

9.30am - 1:00PM

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer and find out more about selected Mayflower Theatre shows? Would you like to see your work performed a...

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16

Sep

Writing for Page and Stage

16 September 2024

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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17

Sep

Mayflower Creative Writers 15-18

17 September 2024

6-7:30

Share the writer’s journey with like-minded people in a supportive, creative environment, guided by a professional writer. Offered in association with ArtfulScribe, Mayf...

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19

Sep

Writing as Spiritual Practice (online)

19 September 2024 - 19 December 2024

7pm - 9pm

ArtfulScribe director, Matt West, invites a soulful opportunity to slow down and gather in community as we explore, discuss, create, witness, and share writing that opens t...

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19

Sep

Junior Writers' Club online

19 September 2024

5-6pm

A fun writing club for under 10s to explore writing and engage in creative activities. It's an online club that meets on Thursday evenings at 5 pm and there are opportuniti...

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21

Sep

SO:Write Women - Saturday In-person

21 September 2024

11:15-1:15

‘So: Write Women has been running since January 2017 and the ethos of the group is to provide a safe, supportive space for women to express themselves and create new writin...

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21

Sep

Mayflower Junior & Young Writers

21 September 2024

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

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer? ArtfulScribe and Mayflower Engage are inviting young people to get involved with a regular creati...

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21

Sep

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

21 September 2024

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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21

Sep

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

21 September 2024

9.30am - 1:00PM

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer and find out more about selected Mayflower Theatre shows? Would you like to see your work performed a...

Find out more

23

Sep

Writing for Page and Stage

23 September 2024

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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24

Sep

Writing as Spiritual Practice (in person)

24 September 2024

10am - 12 noon

ArtfulScribe director, Matt West, invites a soulful opportunity to slow down and gather in community as we explore, discuss, create, witness, and share writing that opens t...

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24

Sep

Play On Words Open Mic

24 September 2024

7:30-9:30 pm

Play On Words offers a monthly platform for poetry, spoken word, and live literature to find new audiences in a warm, and supportive environment at Forest Arts Centre, New ...

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24

Sep

Mayflower Creative Writers 15-18

24 September 2024

6-7:30

Share the writer’s journey with like-minded people in a supportive, creative environment, guided by a professional writer. Offered in association with ArtfulScribe, Mayf...

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26

Sep

Writing for Wellbeing

26 September 2024

11am -1pm

In this online event, you will explore ways in which the practice of writing creatively can have a positive impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Led by publishe...

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26

Sep

Junior Writers' Club online

26 September 2024

5-6pm

A fun writing club for under 10s to explore writing and engage in creative activities. It's an online club that meets on Thursday evenings at 5 pm and there are opportuniti...

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28

Sep

Mayflower Junior & Young Writers

28 September 2024

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

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer? ArtfulScribe and Mayflower Engage are inviting young people to get involved with a regular creati...

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28

Sep

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

28 September 2024

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

28

Sep

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

28 September 2024

9.30am - 1:00PM

Do you like writing? Would you like to work with a professional writer and find out more about selected Mayflower Theatre shows? Would you like to see your work performed a...

Find out more

30

Sep

Writing for Page and Stage

30 September 2024

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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