Words on Wednesday 10th December 2025
Dear Writers,
Please note that we cannot confirm Artswords dates until we receive Artswords Newsletter on the 1st day of each month, so we really appreciate your patience. Just a reminder that the Artswords Writer's Kitchen and Artswords Writer's Cafe now cost £2 per session, but grants are available for those who cannot afford the costs.
Main Task: LAST SESSION OF THE YEAR: If you could live in a Snow Globe, what would it be like? You wake up after hitting your head, to discover that after looking at all the Snow Globes, that you are now living in one.
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Cost: Adult £7 and Child £3
The price includes seasonal Hot Drink and Mince Pie. Further details in the Artswords Newsletter below.
We were only told a couple of weeks ago that The Hub are planning to stay open as much as they can utilising the Volunteer Team. The Hub wants to make sure that anyone who is homeless and needs a warm place to be, or people who are on their own and in need of company, have a place to go that is warm and inviting. Unfortunately, the Christmas break is the only time Penni and myself have time off so we will NOT be doing a Words on Wednesday session on Christmas Eve.
OPENING TIMES:
Monday 22nd Dec - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 23rd Dec - 10am-5pm
Wednesday 24th Dec - 11am-3pm
We are then closed until:
Monday 29th Dec - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 30th Dec - 10am-5pm
With the hub then closing until Tuesday 6th January.
Literature Works' Word Space Programme - offers sessions for committed creative writers, combining mentoring, workshops, regular sessions with industry professionals and an online space to support each other as a group of writers.
For further information see Artswords Newsletter below.
When: Saturday 20th December 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Artsite Limited, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Cost: FREE
For further information see Artswords Newsletter below.
If you fancy a Coffee, Cake, Panini or a Sandwich, go along and support Martin and his wonderful team at FIKA. Once a month Martin kindly puts on an Open Mic for Writers to come together, and read out their work. Watch this space. . . We will add more details once we know when the next one will be held, but in the meantime check out FIKA.
FIKA COFFEE AND WINE (4.7* out of 5* - 40 reviews)
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Happy writing everyone!
Regards,
Penni and Sarah
Words on Wednesday Co-Facilitators
Please note that we cannot confirm Artswords dates until we receive Artswords Newsletter on the 1st day of each month, so we really appreciate your patience. Just a reminder that the Artswords Writer's Kitchen and Artswords Writer's Cafe now cost £2 per session, but grants are available for those who cannot afford the costs.
Here's your weekly update:
This week's Extra Task:
Continuing your Story from the Main Task - If you could award a Nobel Peace Prize, who would you give it to and why?Sneaky peek at next Week's Tasks:
If I were: A favourite, festive decoration, what would it be?Main Task: LAST SESSION OF THE YEAR: If you could live in a Snow Globe, what would it be like? You wake up after hitting your head, to discover that after looking at all the Snow Globes, that you are now living in one.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE DIARY:
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER - CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Where: Lower Shaw Farm, Old Shaw Lane, Swindon, SN5 5PJTime: 6pm to 7.30pm
Cost: Adult £7 and Child £3
The price includes seasonal Hot Drink and Mince Pie. Further details in the Artswords Newsletter below.
THE HUB OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS:
We were only told a couple of weeks ago that The Hub are planning to stay open as much as they can utilising the Volunteer Team. The Hub wants to make sure that anyone who is homeless and needs a warm place to be, or people who are on their own and in need of company, have a place to go that is warm and inviting. Unfortunately, the Christmas break is the only time Penni and myself have time off so we will NOT be doing a Words on Wednesday session on Christmas Eve.OPENING TIMES:
Monday 22nd Dec - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 23rd Dec - 10am-5pm
Wednesday 24th Dec - 11am-3pm
We are then closed until:
Monday 29th Dec - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 30th Dec - 10am-5pm
With the hub then closing until Tuesday 6th January.
TO PENNI:
I would like to give a shout out to Penni Seviour, who has kindly bought a lot of cups of soups, pot noodles, and food that can be provided free of charge, just by adding hot water for those in need and donating it all to The Hub. We can all say that at one point or another this year, Penni has been kind enough to help us all out, her kindness knows no bounds. Penni, from everyone at Words on Wednesday, I'd like to thank you for your kindness and no matter the randomest thing we might need, you always provide. Thank you my friend, Merry Christmas.TO ALL WORDS ON WEDNESDAY WRITERS AND FRIENDS:
Penni, and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas, and an amazing New Year, and don't forget you have until January 31st to get all your submissions in for the Gallery Space - no more than 1,000 words or 2 sides of A4, so we both wish you all the best in the amazing stories we know you'll be producing. We will see you again on Wednesday 7th January, 2026.WORD SPACE 2026-27
LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OFFERS HELP TO COMMITTED CREATIVE WRITERS!Literature Works' Word Space Programme - offers sessions for committed creative writers, combining mentoring, workshops, regular sessions with industry professionals and an online space to support each other as a group of writers.
For further information see Artswords Newsletter below.
DOUBT
A PULLITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAY FOR TODAYWhen: Saturday 20th December 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Artsite Limited, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Cost: FREE
For further information see Artswords Newsletter below.
If you fancy a Coffee, Cake, Panini or a Sandwich, go along and support Martin and his wonderful team at FIKA. Once a month Martin kindly puts on an Open Mic for Writers to come together, and read out their work. Watch this space. . . We will add more details once we know when the next one will be held, but in the meantime check out FIKA.
FIKA COFFEE AND WINE (4.7* out of 5* - 40 reviews)
https://www.facebook.com/share/19rJyVGWtK/
Happy writing everyone!
Regards,
Penni and Sarah
Words on Wednesday Co-Facilitators
