Event listing


FEBRUARY 2025

Tuesday 4th February Fiction 101 –Run by Swindon Story Shed. This friendly but focused session is aimed at those wishing to progress their writing; it includes explanation, structured writing exercises, and feedback. The sessions are FREE but you can also 'Pay what you want', booking is required via swindonstoryshed.co.uk/online-booking/, so they can make sure they have enough materials, space, chairs etc. Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG, UK

Wednesday 5th February 10.30am-11.30am - Words on Wednesday, Creative Writing Group.  Swindon Hub, Swindon Hub, 36 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BA Free group info

Wednesday 5th February 7pm–9pm - Poetry Swindon. Poetry Swindon wants to provide a friendly, welcoming space for people in and around Swindon to come together and explore poetry. Lower Shaw Farm, Old Shaw Lane, West Swindon, SN5 5PJ. £2 per session. Email sophie@poetryswindon.com, or visit the website –www.poetryswindon.com

Friday 7th February 10.30am-11.30am - Liden's Writer's Group. Friendly writers group welcomes all for writing prompts and shares every week. Swindon 105.5 FM, Barrington Close, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6H Cost £2 per session. info

Tuesday11th February Fiction 101 –Run by Swindon Story Shed. This friendly but focused session is aimed at those wishing to progress their writing; it includes explanation, structured writing exercises, and feedback. The sessions are FREE but you can also 'Pay what you want', booking is required via swindonstoryshed.co.uk/online-booking/, so they can make sure they have enough materials, space, chairs etc. Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG, UK

Wednesday 12th February 10.30am-11.30am - Words on Wednesday, Creative Writing Group.  Swindon Hub,  Swindon Hub, 36 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BA Free group info

Friday 14th February 10.30am-11.30am - Liden's Writer's Group. Friendly writers group welcomes all for writing prompts and shares every week. Swindon 105.5 FM, Barrington Close, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6H Cost £2 per session. info

Tuesday18th February Fiction 101 –Run by Swindon Story Shed. This friendly but focused session is aimed at those wishing to progress their writing; it includes explanation, structured writing exercises, and feedback. The sessions are FREE but you can also 'Pay what you want', booking is required via swindonstoryshed.co.uk/online-booking/, so they can make sure they have enough materials, space, chairs etc. Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG, UK

Wednesday 19th February 10.30am-11.30am - Words on Wednesday, Creative Writing Group.  Swindon Hub,  Swindon Hub, 36 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BA Free group info

Friday 21st February 10.30am-11.30am - Liden's Writer's Group. Friendly writers group welcomes all for writing prompts and shares every week. Swindon 105.5 FM, Barrington Close, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6H Cost £2 per session. info

Tuesday 25th February Fiction 101 –Run by Swindon Story Shed. This friendly but focused session is aimed at those wishing to progress their writing; it includes explanation, structured writing exercises, and feedback. The sessions are FREE but you can also 'Pay what you want', booking is required via swindonstoryshed.co.uk/online-booking/, so they can make sure they have enough materials, space, chairs etc. Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG, UK

TBC Tuesday 25th February  7pm-9pm - Artswords Writer's Cafe - Friends Meeting House, 79 Eastcott Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JF  🖊️🖊️😁📚  Cost £2 per session. Contact matt@lowershawfarm.co.uk for more details. info

Wednesday 26th February 10.30am-11.30am - Words on Wednesday, Creative Writing Group.  Swindon Hub,  Swindon Hub, 36 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BA Free group info

Friday 28th February 10.30am-11.30am - Liden's Writer's Group. Friendly writers group welcomes all for writing prompts and shares every week. Swindon 105.5 FM, Barrington Close, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6H Cost £2 per session. info

OTHER GROUPS

Ipsum Creative Writing Group

Charity local to Swindon delivering therapy, including art therapy, e.g. creative writing, holds a weekly writing group info

Artswords Mentoring Service 
Mentoring is with Artswords' Literature Development Worker, Matt Holland.
For further information about booking a mentoring session, live or via Zoom, please call 01793 771080 or write to matt@lowershawfarm.co.uk

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