Ali Sparkes [My Sister is a Dog, Stairwell Books], Yarrow Townsend [Map of Leaves, Chicken House Books] and Carole Smith [Have You Seen the New Forest Unicorn?] feature in the Writers' Day at Forest Arts Centre in New Milton.

Tickets include two workshops exploring techniques for generating new work, opportunity for 1:1 feedback on a short extract of a work in progress, a 'writers in conversation' panel discussion and an open mic where you can share an extract of your work with other participants.

Tickets available here

Poets, writers and storytellers take centre-stage, accompanied by the quick-witted musicians of the Tongue Fu band.

One of the the UK’s leading spoken word and music shows for over a decade, Tongue Fu is led by poet, musician and founder, Chris Redmond (BBC Radio 1, 2 and 4, Sky Arts) and features musicians whose credits include playing for Jamie Cullum, The Last Poets, and Massive Attack. Tongue Fu is part gig, part experiment; a high energy, big hearted show with a wide appeal.

Book tickets here 

• A regular writing group meeting on the first Monday of each month, and founded to encourage people to keep writing. All writing is welcomed; flash fiction, short stories, memoirs, novels, poetry and prose.  

• Explore Ballad Water Meadow with Story Quest, a brand-new interactive adventure for the whole family. Keep your eye on the Play on Words website for all the details which will be released during October half term. 

• This gentle workshop will explore some existing poems and use these prompts for creative new writing aimed at mental clarity. Participants need to register here with Solent Mind and be over 18, living in the New Forest, and struggling with their mental health. 
  Thursday 2nd November I 1:30pm - 3:30pm I The Hollies, New Forest Wellbeing Centre I FREE 

• Author Talks - A team of writers from Stairwell Books make for a lively evening of inspiring talks, discussions and networking, featuring poetry and fiction for all ages with authors including Simon Culleton, Rebecca Smith, Victoria L. Humphreys and others.
  Friday 3rd November I FREE
• Book Fair - Representing genres including literary fiction historical fiction, writing for middle grades and young adults, LGBTQ+ fantasy, and poetry, this book fair has something for everyone, including author workshops and readings. 
  Saturday 4th November I FREE

• Open Mic Night - Whether you're a poet, playwright, essayist, or novelist, reading your own work or someone else's, all are welcome.
  18:30-20:00 I 20 Oct 23 I £5
• Out of the Darkness: Greenham Voices 1981 - 2000 - Join author Rebecca Mordan for a talk about Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, her book, the organisation she founded and a few Greenham songs.
  18:30 I 16th Oct 23 I £3

• Author Talk - Join novelist Jane Sanderson and her husband, Brian Viner.
  9th May 23 I 7pm I Tower Arts Centre, Winchester I £10 for non members, £2 for students
• Coffee and Writing Chat -  join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — all writers welcome.
  10:30 I 20th Oct 23 

• Directed by Rachel O'Neill, in association with 2TimeTheatre and with the support of the TS Eliot Estate, only three performances will take place in St Lawrence's Church in central Winchester on 11th, 12th, and 13th October 2023.

•  A festival showcasing poetry locally, nationally and internationally.
  Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October

• A weekend extravaganza of free and ticketed talks, agent 1:2:1s, seminars, panels, performances and workshops for writers wanting to write.
  Friday 26th - Sunday 28th April 2024