Programme 2026

Programme 2027

At evening sessions we work on a topic - each member writing a piece.  Members read out their work (if they wish) and then we discuss each other's contributions in a positive manner. Occasionally we have evenings where material is prepared in advance, allowing us to share longer pieces.

15 January

WORKSHOP: The Theme: In 2029 RWC will be 50, over the next 2 years we are going to have some nights where the themes revolve around 50 to produce a selection of work that will go in our 50th Anthology.

Write a piece (prose or poem) about any sort of 50th celebration, anniversary, birthday, likes on social media, blood donations, 50lbs lost, 50th birthday - in fact any 50th milestone you wish.

PS. If you like your story, polish it for inclusion in our 50th anniversary anthology

19 February

WORKSHOP: The Meal: You are a dignitary visiting a foreign land and need to make a very good impression. At a banquet in your honour you are presented with a strange dish you must eat and not risk offending your host. Describe the meal taste, smell, sight, feel, and how you eat it

19 March

WORKSHOP: The Short One: Write a 50-word story from a series of titles bought on the night

PS. If you like your story, polish it for inclusion in our 50th anniversary anthology

16 April

including 2027 AGM.

Meeting will start at 7.30pm with AGM; regular meeting will start immediately afterwards

PREPARE BEFOREHAND

CRITICS NIGHT: The Myth: Inspired by Royston’s latest eating establishment “The Chalk Hare” write a myth, legend, or origin story for the Chalk Hare. Is there a nugget of truth to the Hare myth, is it real or imagined or is it just a restaurant?

21 May

WORKSHOP: The Museum: Write a piece inspired by Royston Museum. Either visit the museum beforehand or use reminiscence boxes to inspire a piece of writing on the night

18 June

WORKSHOP: The Sea: Write two short descriptive pieces in the third person, they can have characters or not but avoid dialogue. In the first the sea, or large body of water, is tranquil in the second it is stormy. Explore the variations and rhythm of the two situations

16 July

WORKSHOP: The Place: Choosing from a selection of images provided, you will create a world. Describe both the initial feelings of the place and then describe it again when it is familiar to your character, i.e. the background to their life or a second/later visit 

17 September

WORKSHOP: The Emotion: Pick an emotion from a bag and write a short piece (150-200 words) describing that emotion or character displaying that emotion WITHOUT naming it. The rest of us have to guess the emotion. If you have time, try another one! 

15 October

WORKSHOP: The Six: Make a story, or poem that include six sentences taken a random from a recent newspaper 

19 November

PREPARE BEFOREHAND

CRITICS NIGHT: The Split: Write a story where it splits in two (a 50/50 split!) and so you have 2 endings. A sliding doors event...

PS. If you like your story, polish it for inclusion in our 50th anniversary anthology

10 December

WORKSHOP: Dear Santa: Write a stern letter to Santa drawing his attention to the negative effects of his seasonal generosity or his carbon footprint flying round the world, or policy on reindeer/elves workers rights etc. If you have time also write his reply!