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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.

24

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies

24 April 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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26

Apr

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

26 April 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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28

Apr

Writing for Page and Stage

28 April 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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29

Apr

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

29 April 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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29

Apr

Writing as Spiritual Practice

29 April 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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30

Apr

Creative Language Cafe

30 April 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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01

May

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies

01 May 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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03

May

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

03 May 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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03

May

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

03 May 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

03

May

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

03 May 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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04

May

Sunday Wordship

04 May 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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06

May

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

06 May 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...

Find out more

07

May

Creative Language Cafe

07 May 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...

Find out more

08

May

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies

08 May 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

10

May

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

10 May 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

10

May

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

10 May 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

10

May

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

10 May 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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12

May

Write a Note - Open Mic

12 May 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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12

May

Writing for Page and Stage

12 May 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

13

May

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

13 May 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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