Autumn 2026

7 September Manuscript evening plus announcement of article competition (Childhood memories)

13 September SUMMER COMPETITION DEADLINE

14 September ‍ ‍Workshop: How to write a short story (based on writings by Katherine Mansfield) with Lee Taylor

21 September‍ ‍Manuscript evening

29 September‍ ‍Workshop: Scams targeting authors with Beth Rogers

5 October ‍ Manuscript evening on Zoom

7 October ‍ Committee meeting

12 October ‍ Workshop: Sonya writes again - inspirational instant writing with Sonya Weiss

18 October ARTICLE COMPETITION DEADLINE

19 October OPEN NIGHT

26 October Guest speaker: A career in the creative industry with Terry Adlam

2 November Results of Summer Competition judged by AI PLUS announcement of flash fiction competition

9 November Workshop: 500 word flash fiction competition with Terry Adlam and Lorraine Forrest-Turner

16 November‍ Manuscript evening

23 November Guest speaker: Beaky from 60s band Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch

30 November Results of Article Competition judged by The Waterman’s Arms Book Group

2 December Festive Quiz with Andy Barrett and Lorraine Forrest-Turner