25 of 1,116 Words on Wednesday - 22nd July 2026

Dear Writers,

Apologies for the delay in sending this email out, but I've been dealing with a personal matter.
For all of you who attended the Town Gardens on Wednesday, we hope being surrounded by nature inspired you to write.  Penni, and I had a wonderful time, and we did get some writing done.  It was lovely to see Anna's sketches, they were amazing.How amazing is nature, we hope you felt relaxed and inspired, as we know how busy life can be.

I bumped into 4 dog walkers whom I'd never met before, and was surprised at how kind and polite they were.  I brought my walker with me as it was easier to get around on, and they spoke to me as a human being rather than judging my disability.  It was very refreshing.

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:
We hope the Town Gardens has inspired you to continue writing.

Sneaky peek at next Week's Tasks:
If I were:  A Sporting Event.

Main Task:  England won the FIFA World Cup in 1966 (30th July).  They beat West Germany 4 - 2.  TASK: Describe the events, and exhilaration of being an England fan, at Wembley, seeing your Country win.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE DIARY:
Podpad Studios Present: OPEN STUDIOS 2026

              NEXT EVENT:
Friday 21st August, 2026 - Garden Party

When entering, please enter via the Dalek Gate.
Price:  FREE
Please remember you must reserve your FREE Entry Ticket due to the limited capacity.  There are a lot of wonderful interactive events detailed in the Artswords Newsletter below.  You will also see further Dates for your Diary on the Poster.  All donations are welcome to help with the upkeep, and refreshments.


For further information, please visit:  www.thomzodesigns.co.uk/openstudios2026
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Swindon Theatres Open Mic Night
A live performance showcase welcoming local poets, comedic writers, and storytellers.
When:  Tuesday 28th July
Time:  7.30pm
Where:  The Arts Centre, Devizes Road
Cost:  Entry from £5
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Poetry in the Pub
When:  Every last Wednesday of the month - 29th July, 26th August, 30th September, and 28th October
Time:  7.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: The Pulpit, 7 Devizes Road, Old Town, SN1 4BJ
Price:  FREE
This is a very exciting evening, where you can sit back, relax, enjoy a drink and listen to a wonderful evening of verse with resident, and guest poets, plus open spots.  What a wonderful way to relax, and enjoy your evening after a really busy day.  For further information email: poemogram@hotmail.com 
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Anna (peterpod) does an amazing job adding all the work you submit to the Blog, and its upkeep.  On the Blog, you can see your name, and when you click on it, all the work you've submitted will be on there.  Everyone who has submitted their work will have their own page.  If you would like to see your

work on the Blog, email wow, marked up as BLOG in the subject matter.  

If you would like to view your work on the Blog, just follow the link below:

Happy writing everyone!

Regards,
Penni and Sarah
Words on Wednesday Co-Facilitators

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