Richard Jefferies Writers' Group

A writers' group meets at the Richard Jefferies Museum on the second Wednesday in the month, fascilitated by Community Poet Tony Hillier.

The group meets from 10am -4pm, but writers - whether beginners or experienced - can drop in for any length of time, from "six minutes to six hours," as Tony explained.

There are opportunities to read work you have written, work you have read, have "healthy discussions" and share ideas.

Because of the make up of the group at the moment, it focusses on poetry, but prose writers are welcome.

If you would like to know more please contact Tony on 01793 346440.

The group published their own book, Mulberry Moods.

Writers' Cafe

Time, place and permission to be inspired!

Contemplate and create; read and write, simply experience sharing good practice.

Held on the last Thursday of each month - drop in between 6pm – 10pm.

Poetry Library

Books and contemporary magazines, Haiku Quarterly, Magma, Ambit, Rialto, Pulsar.

Meet - talk – eat - write!

During the evening between 6pm and 8pm take the opportunity to meet other writers, share in an impromptu meal, get comment and feedback on your work, browse the library or just take time to sit and write.

Who will you meet?

Typically between eight and twelve people with a wide range of writing experience and interests, from neophyte novelists to published poets, from beginners to those who have been writing for decades.

Open reading time

During the evening between 8pm and 10pm, bring your own work to share and read out for about five-ten minutes. - this is not compulsory, you can just sit and listen or bring a favourite piece of writing to share.

The Expresso

After each meeting contributors to the open reading are invited to submit their work for publication in the Expresso, a monthly broadsheet that is emailed to all members.

Venue and cost

Lower Shaw Farm, Old Shaw Lane, Swindon, SN5 5PJ

£2 each evening.

Contact

To discuss and confirm attendance please contact: John Richardson on 01793 731263 or email jaywarr@mac.com or Tony Hillier on 01793 346440 or tonyhillier@ntlworld.com