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Forest Arts Junior & Young Writers

10 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...

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

10 October 2026

9.30am-1:00PM, 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...

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

10 October 2026

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 ...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

12 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...

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

13 October 2026

6-7:30PM, 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...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

15 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...

Junior Writers' Club online

15 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...

Lighthouse Writing Group: Thursdays

15 October 2026

7pm 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...

Forest Arts Junior & Young Writers

17 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...

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

17 October 2026

9.30am-1:00PM, 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...

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

17 October 2026

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 ...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

19 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...

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

20 October 2026

6-7:30PM, 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...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

22 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...

Play On Words

22 October 2026 - 28 October 2026

Various

Play on Words A festival for readers, writers and lovers of words - 22 - 28 October 2026 Play on Words is the New Forest's festival encompassing a wide variety of event...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Fareham & Gosport Wellbeing Centre

22 October 2026

10AM - 12PM In person

Join a friendly and accessible group on Thursdays from 10 am - 12 pm, using creative writing as a bridge to wellbeing through connection, discussion and making new work. ...

Play on Words Festival (New Forest)

22 October 2026 - 28 October 2026

Play on Words is the New Forest's festival encompassing a wide variety of events and activities celebrating reading and writing across the district. Founded by two New Milt...

Junior Writers' Club online

22 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...

Writing for Wellbeing Online - Autumn term 2026

22 October 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...

Lighthouse Writing Group: Thursdays

22 October 2026

7pm 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...