Literary Archives - Southlands Arts Centre https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/category/literary/ West Drayton & Yiewsley, Hillingdon Arts Community Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:31:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Poetry of Memory: Roots, Identity & Belonging – 6 Week Writing Course https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/#reviews Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:38:18 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249607 With Jaspreet Kaur This spring, Southlands Arts Centre welcomes award-winning poet, bestselling author and lecturer Jaspreet Kaur for a six-week immersive writing course exploring memory, identity and belonging. Across six guided sessions, participants will turn towards the stories they carry – the moments that shaped them, the objects they’ve kept, the histories they’ve inherited, and […]

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]]> With Jaspreet Kaur
This spring, Southlands Arts Centre welcomes award-winning poet, bestselling author and lecturer Jaspreet Kaur for a six-week immersive writing course exploring memory, identity and belonging.
Across six guided sessions, participants will turn towards the stories they carry – the moments that shaped them, the objects they’ve kept, the histories they’ve inherited, and the places they call home.
Through structured prompts, close reading, discussion and writing time, attendees will craft original poems rooted in personal experience and shaped by thoughtful editing and reflection.
By the end of the course, participants will have:
• Developed a small body of original poems
• Explored themes of memory, heritage and belonging
• Strengthened their craft and editing skills
• Built confidence in sharing their voice
Course Details:
Thursdays, 2 April – 7 May
7.00–8.30pm
Limited spaces available

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/feed/ 0 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Write Anyway, Even If It’s Messy Workshop Number 2 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-2/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-2/#reviews Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:50:54 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249658 Write Anyway – Week 2: Memory without Oversharing: Writing the Self Safely This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, ‘Even if it’s Messy’ a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone — you can join just this workshop or take […]

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]]> Write Anyway – Week 2: Memory without Oversharing: Writing the Self Safely

This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, ‘Even if it’s Messy’ a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone — you can join just this workshop or take all six.

Led by writer and MA Creative Writing student Natashia Gravett, these sessions offer a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, explore your voice, and simply write anyway.

In this session, learn how to tell your story safely, powerfully, and on your own terms. You’ll get tools for setting boundaries on the page and protecting emotional wellbeing

All session dates are: Saturday 25 April, Saturday 2 May, Saturday 9 May, Saturday 16 May, Saturday 23 May, Saturday 30 May

Each workshop is £30

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-2/feed/ 0 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Poetry of Memory: Roots, Identity & Belonging – 6 Week Writing Course https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/#reviews Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:38:18 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249607 With Jaspreet Kaur This spring, Southlands Arts Centre welcomes award-winning poet, bestselling author and lecturer Jaspreet Kaur for a six-week immersive writing course exploring memory, identity and belonging. Across six guided sessions, participants will turn towards the stories they carry – the moments that shaped them, the objects they’ve kept, the histories they’ve inherited, and […]

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]]> With Jaspreet Kaur
This spring, Southlands Arts Centre welcomes award-winning poet, bestselling author and lecturer Jaspreet Kaur for a six-week immersive writing course exploring memory, identity and belonging.
Across six guided sessions, participants will turn towards the stories they carry – the moments that shaped them, the objects they’ve kept, the histories they’ve inherited, and the places they call home.
Through structured prompts, close reading, discussion and writing time, attendees will craft original poems rooted in personal experience and shaped by thoughtful editing and reflection.
By the end of the course, participants will have:
• Developed a small body of original poems
• Explored themes of memory, heritage and belonging
• Strengthened their craft and editing skills
• Built confidence in sharing their voice
Course Details:
Thursdays, 2 April – 7 May
7.00–8.30pm
Limited spaces available

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/poetry-of-memory-roots-identity-belonging-6-week-writing-course/feed/ 0 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Write Anyway, Even If It’s Messy Workshop Number 3 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-3/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-3/#reviews Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:56:41 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249661 Write Anyway – Week 3: Voice and Point of View: Who is Speaking This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take […]

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]]> Write Anyway – Week 3: Voice and Point of View: Who is Speaking

This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all six.

Led by writer and MA Creative Writing student Natashia Gravett, these sessions offer a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, explore your voice, and simply write anyway.

In this session, write, reflect, discover who’s speaking — and why it matters.

All session dates are: Saturday 25 April, Saturday 2 May, Saturday 9 May, Saturday 16 May, Saturday 23 May, Saturday 30 May

Each workshop is £30

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-3/feed/ 0 Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Something About Me https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me/#reviews Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:40:38 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249627 This workshop is led by Jayne Towndrow It will be a gentle, exploratory discussion‑based workshop about life writing and autobiography. It is primarily aimed at anyone thinking of entering the life writing category of our creative writing competition but all are welcome. We’ll look at short excerpts from published life writing to spark ideas and […]

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]]> This workshop is led by Jayne Towndrow
It will be a gentle, exploratory discussion‑based workshop about life writing and autobiography. It is primarily aimed at anyone thinking of entering the life writing category of our creative writing competition but all are welcome.
We’ll look at short excerpts from published life writing to spark ideas and open up conversation. Whether you’re writing about a turning point, a quiet revelation, or the everyday rhythms that define you, this workshop will help you uncover the scenes, images, and emotions that matter.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and a willingness to reflect.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me/feed/ 0 Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Write Anyway, Even If It’s Messy Workshop Number 4 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-4/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-4/#reviews Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249664 Write Anyway – Week 4: Experimenting with form: breaking rules, shaping writing. This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all […]

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]]> Write Anyway – Week 4: Experimenting with form: breaking rules, shaping writing.

This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all six.

Led by writer and MA Creative Writing student Natashia Gravett, these sessions offer a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, explore your voice, and simply write anyway.

In this session, you will experiment with form and learn that breaking the rules can reshape what writing can be. There will be hands‑on experiments with line breaks, fragmenting, lists, hybrid prose, and other playful devices

All session dates are: Saturday 25 April, Saturday 2 May, Saturday 9 May, Saturday 16 May, Saturday 23 May, Saturday 30 May

Each workshop is £30.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-4/feed/ 0 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Write Anyway, Even If It’s Messy Workshop Number 5 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-5/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-5/#reviews Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:26:11 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249667 Write Anyway – Week 5: Redrafting without killing the work: revision as a form of care This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this […]

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]]> Write Anyway – Week 5: Redrafting without killing the work: revision as a form of care

This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all six.

Led by writer and MA Creative Writing student Natashia Gravett, these sessions offer a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, explore your voice, and simply write anyway.

In this session, you’ll get a short checklist and prompts to take home and use when needed.

All session dates are: Saturday 25 April, Saturday 2 May, Saturday 9 May, Saturday 16 May, Saturday 23 May, Saturday 30 May

Each workshop is £30.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-5/feed/ 0 Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Write Anyway, Even If It’s Messy Workshop Number 6 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-6/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-6/#reviews Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:31:10 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249670 Write Anyway – Week 6: Reflection and Continuation: Confidence and Momentum This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all six. […]

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]]> Write Anyway – Week 6: Reflection and Continuation: Confidence and Momentum

This workshop is part of ‘Write Anyway, Even if it’s Messy’, a six‑week creative writing series for writers aged 16+ who want to explore their craft without pressure or perfection. Each session stands alone, you can join just this workshop or take all six.

Led by writer and MA Creative Writing student Natashia Gravett, these sessions offer a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, explore your voice, and simply write anyway.

This session is all about reflection and continuation: confidence and momentum

All session dates are: Saturday 25 April, Saturday 2 May, Saturday 9 May, Saturday 16 May, Saturday 23 May, Saturday 30 May

Each workshop is £30.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/write-anyway-even-if-its-messy-workshop-number-6/feed/ 0 Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Palaces, Pavilions and Prefabs https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/palaces-pavilions-and-prefabs-2/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/palaces-pavilions-and-prefabs-2/#reviews Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:16:03 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249624 Led by Jayne Towndrow This workshop is aimed at anyone thinking of entering the fiction category of our 2026 creative writing competition, but all are welcome. Buildings are never just bricks and mortar, architecture can shape atmosphere, conflict, and story. In this session we’ll exchange and spark ideas during discussion, prompts, and playful thinking exploring […]

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]]> Led by Jayne Towndrow
This workshop is aimed at anyone thinking of entering the fiction category of our 2026 creative writing competition, but all are welcome.
Buildings are never just bricks and mortar, architecture can shape atmosphere, conflict, and story. In this session we’ll exchange and spark ideas during discussion, prompts, and playful thinking exploring the theme of architecture.
Open to all writers, including those who’ve never thought about buildings as story material before.
This workshop is free, but registration is essential.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/palaces-pavilions-and-prefabs-2/feed/ 0 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000Sun, 31 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Something About Me https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me-2/ https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me-2/#reviews Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:45:14 +0000 https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/?post_type=gd_event&p=249629 This workshop is led by Jayne Towndrow It will be a gentle, exploratory discussion‑based workshop about life writing and autobiography. It is primarily aimed at anyone thinking of entering the life writing category of our creative writing competition but all are welcome. We’ll look at short excerpts from published life writing to spark ideas and […]

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]]> This workshop is led by Jayne Towndrow
It will be a gentle, exploratory discussion‑based workshop about life writing and autobiography. It is primarily aimed at anyone thinking of entering the life writing category of our creative writing competition but all are welcome.
We’ll look at short excerpts from published life writing to spark ideas and open up conversation. Whether you’re writing about a turning point, a quiet revelation, or the everyday rhythms that define you, this workshop will help you uncover the scenes, images, and emotions that matter.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and a willingness to reflect.

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]]> https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/events/something-about-me-2/feed/ 0 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0000