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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.

13

Apr

Write a Note - Open Mic

13 April 2026

7:30PM, Mayflower Studios Café/Bar

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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13

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

13 April 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...

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14

Apr

Writing as Spiritual Practice Summer Term

14 April 2026

10AM-12PM In Person

Join a community on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to cultiva...

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16

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

16 April 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...

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18

Apr

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

18 April 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 ...

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20

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

20 April 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...

Find out more

23

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

23 April 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...

Find out more

23

Apr

Junior Writers' Club online

23 April 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...

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25

Apr

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

25 April 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 ...

Find out more

27

Apr

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at The Hollies, New Milton

27 April 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...

Find out more

28

Apr

Writing as Spiritual Practice Summer Term

28 April 2026

10AM-12PM In Person

Join a community on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to cultiva...

Find out more

30

Apr

Junior Writers' Club online

30 April 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...

Find out more

02

May

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

02 May 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 ...

Find out more

07

May

Junior Writers' Club online

07 May 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...

Find out more

09

May

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

09 May 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 ...

Find out more

11

May

Write a Note - Open Mic

11 May 2026

7:30PM, Mayflower Studios Café/Bar

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...

Find out more

12

May

Writing as Spiritual Practice Summer Term

12 May 2026

10AM-12PM In Person

Join a community on the field of language and literature to share thoughts, speech, and acts of writing Writing as Spiritual Practice returns with an invitation to cultiva...

Find out more

14

May

Creative Writing for Wellbeing at Marcella House, Hythe

14 May 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...

Find out more

14

May

Junior Writers' Club online

14 May 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...

Find out more

16

May

Lighthouse Young Writers, Dorset

16 May 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 ...

Find out more

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