In these two-hour workshops writers will be offered a variety of prompts based around a unifying theme, gently encouraging the exploration of different aspects of the craft of writing.

If you wish to share your writing with your fellow writers, you can read, and will be listened to with respect, receive thoughtful feedback, and inspire each other on your writing journey.

Open to all writers (18 and over), no previous writing experience necessary.

In these one-hour workshops writers will be offered one, maybe two prompts and so have time to focus and become more comfortable with writing.

Writers will be invited to read their writing aloud, listen to each other, and share their thoughts without fear of judgment or criticism.

These workshops are ideal for those aged 18 and over, who want to give creative writing a try, and for non-native speakers who would like to build their confidence in using the English language.

In this monthly one-hour workshop young storytellers aged 11-17 will fire-up their imaginations with fun and inspiring prompts, to create new stories with unique characters and plot twists.

Young writers can share their words without the pressure of needing to get a good mark, or feeling they are not good enough.

Studies on the benefits of creative writing for adolescents have shown it helps reduce anxiety and stress, builds self-confidence, encourages empathy and helps with problem solving, metacognition and abstract thinking.