Calling all artists, arts organisations, curators and programmers; performers and musicians, directors and writers; designers and architects; and all creative individuals in the borough of Ashford! This is a group for anyone living or working in the borough who wants to build their audiences and add to their customers through co-operation and sharing information. We meet in the evening of the second Wednesday of the month at Stour Valley Arts, Elwick House, Elwick Place.

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 …

Calling all writers in south London. Writing can be a lonely business so let's meet up and give each other support and constructive feedback on our writing. Established and aspiring writers welcome, whether you write novels, short-stories, screenplays, poems or plays.

Wish you had some fellow writers to bounce ideas off? Get feedback for that scene you've just written? Writing can be a lonely business so join up and meet some fellow screenwriters. This is a group for aspiring and established screenwriters to get together, share our experiences and support each other. I'm starting this group because I'd like to meet other writers and share the journey.

This is a group for aspiring writers in south-west London. The Novel Coach runs fiction writing courses, led by acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Kevin MacNeil, an experienced creative writing tutor. Our first course, Find The Novel In You, is starting in New Malden on 29 May and running for 12 weeks. It will provide you with the tools you need to get started and keep going. Classes will focus on finding your voice, plotting, character, dialogue and other essential components of fiction wr …

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 …

This is a group for anyone in the creative arts or creative industries or freelancers, interested in understanding the Three Principles, either from anew or to deepen understanding. By understanding the Three Principles we are reminded of our Inner Gold. Enjoying the creativity more fully, and seeing the possibilities are limitless. Mind Thought and Consciousness operate whether we are aware of it or not. The Three Principles offer an explanation to the human experience, and to see more fully hu …

Hi!  Thanks for looking at our club James and I are looking to form a club for people that like to use their minds, and who enjoy culture and creativity. We live in Medway and would recommend this club to those with their own transport who live within a 30 minute radius of here. Week events are mostly cinema visits to Cineworld Rochester and once people know each other we hope to be able to arrange in-home events like board games evenings, get-togethers and walks / bike rides. We also hope to ar …

Make your own music – move to it. A unique opportunity to explore the relationship between live sound, voice, rhythm, music, dance and movement. Moved by Music is an afternoon of deep fun and creativity; an exciting journey into body, mind, spirit and the music and movement of life. It blends improvised vocal and instrumental music-making with dance movement, meditation and spiritual self-enquiry. At any moment, you could be musician, dancer, or both. Following the natural flow of group energy …

I've started this group to provide a vehicle for careers and employability professionals involved in all aspects of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance work to meet, exchange ideas and knowledge, network and generally support each other. Although many of us belong to one or more professional bodies (such as ICG, AGCAS, ACEG, NAEGA, ACP International, CIPD), and these organisations provide what support they can to their members, the Careers sector seems to be very compartmentalise …

A friendly, welcoming group for people who are interested in the arts to get together and go to events including classical & world music, theatre, museums, exhibitions and independent films in and around Surrey. Suggestions from members welcome, if you'd like to suggest or host an event please get in touch.  For ideas visit www.guildfordarts.com - a hub for arts events in Guildford.

The Sussex Artists Club is a social and business networking group for artists, arts professionals, art lovers, gallerists, critics, arts models and creatives who are based largely in Brighton and the south east of England. The club aims to support the arts locally, offering a social environment for the sharing of ideas, inspiration, information and opportunities in a relaxing environment. We don't get together to draw or make any art. We don't review portfolios or work or any of that. This group …

Life Drawing and Art Classes In Dulwich, South London The Dulwich Art Group organises life drawing and painting sessions which are open to people of all abilities. We tend not to call them Art Classes as with no formal tutor, artists are free to pursue their own approach to painting or drawing. However if a student wishes to have guidance or direction there are plenty of members who will offer advice, some of whom are lifelong art educators. Looking over the shoulder of someone who appears to k …

I want to get a night going where local electronic musicians play their electronic music - however that may be. Just meeting at first, swapping ideas and so on, with an aim to starting a monthly night in the spring. There is no agenda as far as musical styles are concerned - as long as it is 100% electronic! I've set up a SoundCloud group for us to start sharing ideas etc, please join up! https://soundcloud.com/groups/brighton-electronic

A brighton based book club into exploring non-fiction books ! We are interested in exploring art, economics, culture, politics, history, biographies, science, philosophy etc. The plan is to meet monthly, alternating between a tuesday and a thursday. We look forward to seeing you at our meet-ups for some stimulating discussion and debate ! To find out more about a particular meeting - please go to that meeting in the list for more info. For current book nominations please go here: http://www.meet …

ABOUT THIS GROUP: This group is for those who would like to share the experience of going to music concerts and events with others, or having fun playing instruments/singing together or attending music sessions/jams, practicing and/or learning an instrument or singing together or how to read/write/compose music etc etc. Basically, whatever members would like to do together music-wise in their group! Of course, we can also socialise after the event by going to a local pub or cafe or restaurant to …

Aged 24-36? Fascinated by the human mind? Intrigued by male & female psychology? A fan of exciting contemporary multicultural fiction? Enjoy best selling personal development? Interested in Multicultural issues? We meet on the last Sunday of each month at Brixton Library - Books are provided by Brixton Library free to members The Psychology and Multicultural Literature Reading Group gets to the heart of psychology and the personal development movement, selecting books that inspire, motivate an …

So this isn't a dating group. It's a group for single people of Brighton who would like to meet other single people - maybe all your friends are coupled up, maybe you've just moved here etc! The idea is to meet like minded, creative people who are up for doing different things. Please feel free to invite others into the group as long as they're nice! We'll be doing bi-monthly meet ups but the idea of this group is so you can be interactive with each other. Maybe there's a restaurant opening and …

A writing group for those who have started something, would like to start something or just write short pieces for pleasure and would like to share over tea and cake or wine and nibbles at Café Elvira at Borde Hill!

Who is this group for? This group is for all people involved in fashion who are currently playing or would like to play an active role in the London fashion scene or industry. What is your Aim? We aim to support those whose work is to reach a wider audience.  To acknowledge the contributors, and those who are inspired by black culture, style and fashion within the following areas; Designers, Fashion Labels, Hair and Beauty, Modelling, Photographers, Writers, Bloggers, Stylists, Event Planners, P …

An opportunity for all musicians, singer-songwriters, artists, band members, spoken word artists, music promoters, radio hosts, and people looking to get back into music to come together, meet likeminded people and talk about their musical ambitions and dreams. I am a singer-songwriter, piano-poet, musician and writer who has just moved to Crystal Palace and I wanted to set this up as my own music activity has rocketed since joining a meetup in north London. It would be great to meet Crystal Pal …

A group for guerrilla filmmakers, zero budget, no restrictions. Pick up your camera, Point And Shoot! (MORE DETAILS IN THE 'PAGES' SECTION)

This is a group for young people throughout London who have a passion for personal development, the arts, and positive influence to meet and connect with one another, sharpen their skills, and deepen their love for this city. London town can sometimes seem to have all the frustrations of being stranded at sea, with vast opportunity but no clear way to drink, so this space is intended to one medium with which to gain access into what this city and its inhabitants have to offer. For those interest …

The Creative Arts Network is a community of designers, photographers, illustrators, developers, painters, artists, animators, dancers and a whole host of other fields of visual communication, both professionals and students who, want to explore the 'bit in the middle' between the church and creativity. It's a group of creative people celebrating creativity. Our heart is to serve, showcase, train and raise employability prospects for creatives by hosting meet up's, networking nights, exhibitions, …

A Brighton-based group to discuss innovative news for 2010 and beyond. Associated with the UK Future of News Group, this is for anyone interested in the future of journalism. Given our Brighton base, we're keen involve programmers and developers etc. as well as journalists and other media professionals. This isn't about navel gazing and self-defining the profession, this about actually coming up with new ideas. With so much online/mobile media expertise in this area, we shouldn't be short of s …

From inscrutable hive-minds and pheromone poetry to star-trek fan fiction and aliens with broadswords, from 15th century ballads of lunar banishment to rousing sea monster spitfire dogfights, from near-future social commentary to hard science cosmological rewirings, gigadeath, conspiracy, catacombs, alternative history, violence and confusion, failed explorations of time, the banality of the future, love, invention, beauty, dystopia and optimism, science fiction is as diverse as it is pigeonhole …

Calling all Bromley self-employeds, freelancers, homeworkers, creatives, start-ups! Looking to meet like minded business people in Bromley? Like drinking coffee, tea and eating cake? (Of course!) Looking to get out the house more?! Come to a brand new Meetup for people like you! Start 2013 in a positive way! First meeting this February upstairs in Starbucks, Bromley Market Square. Bring some work, or a problem to share - or just bring yourself!

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!