We are a creative writing group based in Chichester meeting once a month in an informal environment to share work, be inspired and discuss the trials, tribulations and ecstasies of the written word. You should join if you enjoy writing - short stories, poetry or novels - anything goes! Sharing writing's fun so whether your thing is crime, literary, romance, fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, memoir, whatever - the more the merrier and perhaps you'll be inspired to try some different themes or ge …

The heart of this project is a focus on the importance of fairy tales as a creative force both in literature and culture. Literary fairy tales can be seen, in terms of genre, to mediate between, on the one hand, folktales, from which they often derive both form and content; and on the other, the more elaborate narratives of full-blown fantasy novels. The Centre will provide a forum where writers and scholars from various disciplines can discuss folk narratives, fairy tales and fantasy works, bot …

For all those who share the joy of making music. You don't have to be perfect, a few chords and away we go! Playing and singing together the great songs of the past 40 years.

A gathering of creative types who want to rub shoulders/minds with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an established journalist, author or scriptwriter, this is the group for you. Come along and discuss whatever you're working on – even if it's just a short story you started in 1996. Elevate your mind and banish writer's block once and for all. It could be the rocket up your arse you need to finish that play/book/haiku/crossword/blockbuster movie... or just a really good eve …

Meet creative people and get together experimenting and making art. We welcome all levels of experience and none, and aim to create a mutually supportive community of happy makers. Artists of any discipline are welcome - sound, performance, visual art, writing, you name it - if you are seeking to engage with others as collaboration, to expand your practice, or find new ways of working. Come if you are simply interested in talking and sharing. Look forward to meeting you!

Calling all you ladies in Richmond, Twickenham, Whitton and Hounslow. Anybody not included in this list is also very welcome! Are you writing secretly at home? Do you want to be published? Do you feel alone in your passion for literature, arts and creativity? Do you want to meet other women who share a similar passion for books and writing? Then let's meet and share our experiences. Let's help each other get published. With support and new friends we can motivate each other. Writers of all genre …

Feeling Creative? but sometimes run out of inspiration on your own... or just want to share your ideas and enthusiasm? This group encourages artists and creative people to get together face to face and collaborate across any creative discipline. So, whatever your medium, style, ability or experience, you are very welcome to join us; come along to share activities, enthusiasm and ideas or just have some fun together. Each year we will run a travelling exhibition that all members are invited to ge …

Lets' get together to enjoy the arts, culture and music from highbrow to lowbrow in and around the chilterns area.

This is a group for anyone interested in writing, recording and performing their own music. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other music enthusiasts and to get a local music scene going.

Aw, remember when you used to write letters? Letters to friends, letters to your nan, letters to your heroes, Thank you letters, love letters, letters that you never meant to send, letters to yourself...? Here at The Lost Art of Letter Writing we think it's time to salvage our stationery, unpack our pens and spend quality time putting words on paper for the people we love. Our events are designed for first-time letter writers and old-hands alike. We'll help you pick the perfect words to express …

A big hello to scribblers of everything from poetry to potholing prose, letters to limericks, manuscripts to magazines, humour to haymaking, scripts to soliloquies, plays to pantomimes and more. Writers Inspirational is for passionate scribblers to get together once a month to help and inspire each other to greater scribbling pleasure and satisfaction. It doesn't matter where you are on the writing spectrum, you will be made very welcome on the first Monday of the month. As well as the regular m …

If you love historical fiction, why not join the Bristol and South West branch of the Historical Novel Society? It is open to members and non-members of the HNS and there's no obligation to join the Society. There's no charge for meetings (although a small admin/venue hire charge might have to be made). Activities could include book group reads, talks from local writers and historians, visits to sites of literary/historical interest, writers' circle, writers' workshops etc. The HNS is a literary …

Join us if you like great food and sharing it with others.  This group has been created to bring together all kinds of food lovers - from anyone who lives to eats (rather than simply eats to live) to anyone who knows their onions - from to chefs to shops, producers to publicans and writers to restauranteurs.  We're passionate about well-sourced, lovingly-prepared, delicious food ... and we look forward to meeting you. :-)

Well not really a cafe, but definitely a place for like-minded writers to meet, coffee and cake included... I would like to arrange/offer a fortnightly Saturday morning writers workshop group to encourage, support and tackle those more difficult parts of writing - whether you are a first short-story newcomer or honing your novel for publication. The first part of the session would be an interactive workshop/tuition session covering such things as plot development, character assassination and wri …

If you enjoy writing and want to share your work with others, this is your group. If you don't enjoy writing but feel the need to get stuff out of guts and pen, this is your group. If you enjoy reading and listening to other people's creations, this is your group. If you're too shy to show your work or fear criticism, don't worry, this is your group. You can come up with material in any language, as long as you speak English too. You can come empty handed with just your curiousity. Poets, playwr …

The intention of this meet up is to bring people together who have an interest in exploring their own creativity and being open to new challenges. Paints, collage, mixed media, clay, dance, music and meditation will play a part in the process and I will run regular workshops on a variety of themes, where you can take the opportunity to access your creative potential.

FADE IN: INT. DOLBY THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, LA - EVENING The year is 2053.  YOU are carving your way through the hordes of global, mega-celebrities who clammer to touch you or even get a close-up glimpse of the world's most prolific and gifted screenwriter.  Ever. You float up the staircase carried by the most rapturous noise this little theatre has ever known; the vibrations resonate throughout building, the Boulevard and even the world.  This is history.  And it is happening now.  To you. As the w …

This group is for anyone who is serious about Art. I started this group to meet other professional artists of any medium. To inspire, to bounce ideas, to encourage, to visit events... I want this group to be supportive and non competitive.

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

The ELT Salon Oxford is a meet-up for people in ELT to network, have a drink and chat. It’s for anyone who works in ELT in Oxford, so it’s for teachers, teacher trainers, directors of studies, ELT writers etc. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other people in the ELT profession. Please join us!